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Thousands protest across Ireland after soldier who attacked woman walks free
Read More Victim of random street assault has become symbol of the legal system’s handling of gender-based violence The case of a soldier who brutalised a woman in a random street attack and walked free from court has prompted protests across Ireland. Thousands of people marched in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick on Saturday to…
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Niger confirms anti-junta rebels behind oil attack
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South-east Turkey fire kills 12 and injures dozens
Read MoreThe flames spread through Kurdish areas between the cities of Diyarbakir and Mardin.The flames spread through Kurdish areas between the cities of Diyarbakir and Mardin.
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Israeli Man Found Dead After Being Shot in the West Bank as Deadly Strikes Hit Northern Gaza
Read More RAMALLAH, West Bank — An Israeli was shot dead in a Palestinian town in the northern West Bank Saturday morning, Israel’s army said, while deadly strikes rocked northern Gaza. The army said the Israeli man was pronounced dead after being shot in the town of Qalqilya, and that Israeli troops were currently operating…
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Iran overturns the death sentence of rapper charged in relation to protests
Read MoreThe lawyer for one of Iran’s popular hip-hop artists and a critic of the regime Toomaj Salehi says the country’s Supreme Court has overturned his death sentence.The lawyer for one of Iran’s popular hip-hop artists and a critic of the regime Toomaj Salehi says the country’s Supreme Court has overturned his death sentence.
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Heat health alert for most of England as temperature set to soar
Read More Mercury could hit 30C with potential for ‘significant impacts’ on the health and social care sector, UKHSA warns A yellow heat health alert has been issued for most of England, as temperatures look likely to soar to 30C in parts of the country. The alert has been issued for all but one region,…
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Egypt to prosecute travel agents for ‘fraudulent’ hajj trips
Read More PM orders 16 companies to be stripped of licences amid hundreds of deaths, many attributed to extreme heat The Egyptian prime minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has ordered 16 tourism companies to be stripped of their licences and referred their managers to the public prosecutor’s office for illegally facilitating pilgrims’ travel to Mecca, the cabinet…
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Reopening Brexit debate would bring ‘turmoil’, says Keir Starmer
Read More Labour leader rules out rejoining EU, single market or customs union UK election live – latest updates Keir Starmer has ruled out rejoining the EU, single market or customs union and said reopening the Brexit debate would bring “turmoil”. “We’re not rejoining the EU, we’re not rejoining the single market or the customs…
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US inspections of Mexican avocados to resume after suspension over assault of inspectors
Read More US agricultural department employees were attacked and detained earlier this week in Michoacán state US government inspections of avocados and mangoes in the Mexican state of Michoacán will gradually resume, the US ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, announced on Friday, a week after they were suspended over an assault on inspectors. The US…
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Lauren Boebert rival teases her with ad filmed in theater she was thrown out of during Beetlejuice
Read More The latest ad underscores how the embattled Republican can’t seem to escape the 2023 incident The latest ad underscores how the embattled Republican can’t seem to escape the 2023 incident
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Bank robber, 88, heads to prison after targeting two institutions over four days
Read More Steven Whitecloud was sentenced to two years in prison and three years supervised release Steven Whitecloud was sentenced to two years in prison and three years supervised release
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German arms giant gets record artillery order
Read More Rheinmetall will produce €8.5 billion worth of shells for Berlin, Kiev and others The German government has awarded an €8.5 billion contract to weapons firm Rheinmetall for the production of 155mm artillery shells. Rheinmetall said that many of these shells will be sent to Ukraine, but the company’s production capacity lags far behind…
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US family sues Nasa for $80,000 in damages after space debris hits home
Read More Debris was from a pallet released from space station that did not burn up in atmospheric re-entry A family in Naples, Florida, whose home was struck by debris that fell to Earth from outer space and punched a hole in the roof is pursuing $80,000 from Nasa in compensation for damages. The law…
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Tunisian president sacks religious official after Hajj heat deaths
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DRC’s biggest dance festival embodies the spirit of perseverance
Read MoreThe dance festival has taken place annually for the past seven years despite con attacks by rebel groups.The dance festival has taken place annually for the past seven years despite con attacks by rebel groups.
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Dozens killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City
Read More Israeli forces said strikes on densely populated locations were aimed at killing senior Hamas commander Israel-Gaza war – live updates Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on two densely populated locations in Gaza City. According to initial reports in the Israeli media, the bombings were aimed at assassinating a very…
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New York’s Fat Beach Day gives plus-size people a space to be themselves
Read More Jacob Riis Beach hosts the day of body positivity and fun, in the city at the heart of the fat acceptance movement Fat Beach Day events are springing up across the US in an effort to fight back against fat-phobia, reclaim safe spaces for the community and honor plus-size culture. Today, one of…
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Carbon emissions from vans still rising as UK drivers cling to diesel
Read More Costly new vehicles, limited choice and scarce charging points are holding back a switch to electric by businesses Carbon emissions from vans in the UK have risen by 63% since 1990, new analysis shows, as cars are getting cleaner. While more people are opting to drive electric or plug-in hybrid cars, van drivers…
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Arkansas shoppers hid in freezer as mass shooting that killed three erupted around them
Read More Two of the victims killed in the mass shooting have been identified so far Two of the victims killed in the mass shooting have been identified so far
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White Christians being replaced in Europe – Orban
Read More German politician Manfered Weber is the “Beelzebub” behind this population replacement, the Hungarian prime minister claimed A “militant” faction of pro-migration politicians is overseeing the “replacement” of white European Christians with Muslim immigrants, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has declared. “In Europe there is an exchange of populations, the number of white, Christian,…
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Israeli found dead after being shot in West Bank as deadly strikes hit Gaza
Read MoreViolence has flared in the West Bank since the Israel-Hamas war erupted last October.Violence has flared in the West Bank since the Israel-Hamas war erupted last October.
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Three civilians killed in Ukrainian strikes on Russian city – regional head
Read More The Donetsk People’s Republic was targeted by US-made, cluster warhead-equipped M26 rockets, Denis Pushilin has said Three people were killed and four others wounded in the latest Ukrainian bombardment of Donetsk and Gorlovka, the head of Russia’s Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), Denis Pushilin, has said. Kiev’s forces began “large-scale strikes” on the region…
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Tourists kept away from Capri as water emergency turns island dry
Read More Mayor said it was impossible to guarantee services to the thousands who visit island in Bay of Naples daily The mayor of Capri has ordered a halt to the arrival of tourists due to a water emergency. Paolo Falco said that without a water supply it was impossible to guarantee essential services to…
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Surprise election forces comedians to tear up Edinburgh festival scripts
Read More For this year’s fringe, performers will be rapidly updating their shows to reflect the outcome at the ballot box “Let’s just say, I didn’t make a bet on the election date, and if I had, I would be massively out of pocket,” says Emma Sidi, who’ll be performing in character as chief Partygate…
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Taylor Swift Speaks Out After Reuniting With Prince William Following Viral Video
Read More Taylor Swift’s critically-acclaimed Eras Tour finally landed in London on Friday night and, as expected, there were plenty of noteworthy moments. The “Fortnight” singer took to the stage at Wembley Stadium to deliver a high-octane show in front of a crowd full of famous faces. Her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis…
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Anger after yacht fireworks spark Greece forest blaze
Read MoreThe mayor of tourist island Hydra says he will press charges against those who acted “irresponsibly” on the yacht.The mayor of tourist island Hydra says he will press charges against those who acted “irresponsibly” on the yacht.
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Iran court overturns death sentence of rapper Tomaj Salehi, lawyer says
Read More Musician, 33, faces retrial after being sentenced to death for ‘corruption on Earth’ Iran’s supreme court has overturned the death sentence imposed on the rapper Toomaj Salehi, his lawyer said. The decision comes in the middle of Iran’s presidential election campaign but seems unrelated to the fierce public debates under way about Iran’s…
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Eight-year-old pekingese Wild Thang wins World’s Ugliest Dog contest
Read More Eight dogs vied for the title in the Sonoma-Marine Fair’s disagreeable-looking dog competition The World’s Ugliest Dog contest may not render the most flattering title to its victor, but don’t tell that to Wild Thang. The eight-year-old pekingese won this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog competition on Friday. Continue reading…Eight dogs vied for the…
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Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill dozens, Hamas says
Read MoreTwo attacks on what Israel describes as Hamas infrastructure killed 42 people, the Palestinian group says.Two attacks on what Israel describes as Hamas infrastructure killed 42 people, the Palestinian group says.
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Research reveals toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ accumulate in testes
Read More Study suggests exposure to chemicals manufactured to resist water and heat likely to affect health of offspring New research has found for the first time that PFAS “forever chemicals” accumulate in the testes, and the exposure probably affects children’s health. The toxic chemicals can damage sperm during a sensitive developmental period, potentially leading…
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Russia targets Ukrainian energy facilities with new barrage of missiles
Read MoreIn its eighth major attack on energy facilities overnight, Russia fired 16 missiles and 13 Shahed drones, the Ukrainian air force said.In its eighth major attack on energy facilities overnight, Russia fired 16 missiles and 13 Shahed drones, the Ukrainian air force said.
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Water emergency halts tourist arrivals at Italy’s popular Capri island
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The good, the bad, and the ‘unusually attractive’: Donald Trump’s numerous celebrity obsessions over the years
Read More Trump’s celebrity obsession began long before he became president, and has continued in the years since he left office Trump’s celebrity obsession began long before he became president, and has continued in the years since he left office
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Family of 6 dead found dead by rescuers after landslide in eastern China
Read MoreThey had gone to the temple seeking shelter, as it was on higher ground, but the building was toppled by a landslide, killing the family.They had gone to the temple seeking shelter, as it was on higher ground, but the building was toppled by a landslide, killing the family.
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France’s far right is gaining momentum for the first time since World War II
Read More The political landscape in France is shifting, with a far right party continuing to gain momentum ahead of the country’s snap parliamentary elections later this month. The political landscape in France is shifting, with a far right party continuing to gain momentum ahead of the country’s snap parliamentary elections later this month.