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Far-right violence should be treated as terrorism, says former police chief
Read More Neil Basu, former head of UK counter-terrorism, condemned the weekend’s rioters as ‘bullies and cowards’ UK politics live – latest updates The worst of the far-right violence seen in Britain this weekend should be treated as terrorism, a prominent former police chief has said, amid warnings over a new wave of unrest targeting…
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Ministers prepare extra 500 prison places for accused far-right rioters
Read More Measures brought forward to speed up renovation and make more cells available amid overcrowding crisis Ministers are preparing an additional 500 prison places to cope with an influx of expected to be held on remand over the next month, the Ministry of Justice said on Monday. From next week, the plans will include…
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UN staff fired over possible links to 7 October attack
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Bangladesh president orders release of ex-PM Khaleda Zia
Read MoreThe order for Zia’s release comes hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina resigned as PM and fled Bangladesh.The order for Zia’s release comes hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina resigned as PM and fled Bangladesh.
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Murder suspect featured on America’s Most Wanted spent 20 years on the run. Turns out he was working as a cop
Read More Antonio Riano, 62, pleaded not guilty on Monday in the 2004 shooting death of 25-year-old Benjamin Becarra Antonio Riano, 62, pleaded not guilty on Monday in the 2004 shooting death of 25-year-old Benjamin Becarra
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The IBA Held a Press Conference About Boxing’s Gender Controversy. It Was a Chaotic Mess
Read More The International Boxing Association (IBA), which has spent these Olympics ripping the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its president, Thomas Bach, and calling into question the gender eligibility of two boxers in the competition—igniting international controversy and exposing the boxers to torrents of online abuse—came to Paris this morning to hold a press…
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Speeding driver found guilty over death of woman in London
Read More Octavian Cadar, 39, convicted of causing death by dangerous driving after hitting Vanessa Sagnay de la Bastida, 28 A driver has been found guilty of causing the death of a woman after his car hit her while travelling at more than twice the speed limit. Vanessa Sagnay de la Bastida, 28, the daughter…
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Euphoria in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina flees country
Read MoreArmy chief Waker-Uz-Zaman said the military would begin talks on forming an interim government.Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman said the military would begin talks on forming an interim government.
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Nancy Pelosi reveals her guilt over husband Paul’s hammer attack: ‘They were after me’
Read More David DePape, the man who attacked Paul Pelosi, confirmed during his trial that the 82-year-old was not his intended target David DePape, the man who attacked Paul Pelosi, confirmed during his trial that the 82-year-old was not his intended target
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UN staff fired over possible links to 7 October attack
Read MoreThe sackings follow a UN investigation into their possible involvement in the Hamas-led attack on Israel.The sackings follow a UN investigation into their possible involvement in the Hamas-led attack on Israel.
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Nurse says she was kicked off Southwest flight for genetic disorder
Read More Neurofibromatosis sufferer Brianna Solari was left ‘embarrassed’ and ‘ashamed’ after she claimed a flight attendant discriminated against her condition Neurofibromatosis sufferer Brianna Solari was left ‘embarrassed’ and ‘ashamed’ after she claimed a flight attendant discriminated against her condition
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Harris to announce VP pick on Tuesday ahead of Philadelphia rally – report
Read More Presidential nominee interviewed governors Josh Shapiro and Tim Walz over the weekend in crunch time decision Kamala Harris is reportedly set to announce her choice of a running mate with a video released on Tuesday, before they appear together at an evening rally in Philadelphia to kick off a five-day tour of the…
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‘No question’ JD Vance has a problem with women, Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan says
Read More ‘It doesn’t seem like he’s getting off to the kind of start they’d hoped’ ‘It doesn’t seem like he’s getting off to the kind of start they’d hoped’
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Family of killed Nigerian protester demand justice
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Iran says it has duty to punish Israel over killing of Hamas leader in Tehran
Read More Crisis meeting of Arab states this week may set agenda for retaliation as countries urge Iran to show restraint Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iran has called on foreign ambassadors based in Tehran to warn of the country’s moral duty to punish Israel for what it sees as its “adventurism” and…
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JD Vance’s wife says his ‘childless cat ladies’ comment was a ‘quip’
Read More Usha Vance doubles down on controversy dogging Donald Trump’s running mate over his remarks about US leaders Women offended by JD Vance’s contention that the US is run by “childless cat ladies” should realise it was merely a “quip”, the Republican vice-presidential nominee’s wife, Usha Vance, claimed in an interview broadcast on Monday.…
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UK riots: Why are far-right groups attacking immigrants and Muslims?
Read MorePolice arrest hundreds as chaos fuelled by hate and misinformation grips UK in aftermath of a tragic stabbing attack.Police arrest hundreds as chaos fuelled by hate and misinformation grips UK in aftermath of a tragic stabbing attack.
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Hurricane Debby hits Florida coast; evacuations ordered
Read MoreAgencies warn storm may dump 6 to 12 inches of rain in Florida and 20 to 30 inches in Georgia and South Carolina.Agencies warn storm may dump 6 to 12 inches of rain in Florida and 20 to 30 inches in Georgia and South Carolina.
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Colombia’s congress considers ban on Pablo Escobar souvenirs
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‘The Right Thing to Do.’ Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles Bow to Olympic Gold Medalist Rebeca Andrade
Read More Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bowed to Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade after she won gold in the Olympic women’s floor exercise final on Monday. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] In a photo circulating on social media, Biles—who claimed silver—and Chiles—who was awarded bronze—can be seen kneeling on either side of Andrade on the podium as Andrade…
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JD Vance’s wife Usha defends his ‘childless cat ladies’ swipe: ‘It can be really hard to be a parent’
Read More Lawyer Usha Vance says her husband would never ‘want to say something to hurt someone who was trying to have a family’ Lawyer Usha Vance says her husband would never ‘want to say something to hurt someone who was trying to have a family’
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Kamala Harris poised to announce her running mate
Read MoreThe vice-president’s running mate will join her on a whirlwind five-day tour of battleground states this week.The vice-president’s running mate will join her on a whirlwind five-day tour of battleground states this week.
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Egypt denies existence of Gaza operational tunnels
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Sheikh Hasina: The pro-democracy icon who became an autocrat
Read MoreSheikh Hasina is credited for the country’s economic progress but also accused of authoritarianism.Sheikh Hasina is credited for the country’s economic progress but also accused of authoritarianism.
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Crocodile believed responsible for killing man on vacation with family
Read MoreThe man’s death came just weeks after a girl was snatched by a crocodile in a creek in the neighboring Northern Territory.The man’s death came just weeks after a girl was snatched by a crocodile in a creek in the neighboring Northern Territory.
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Democrats want Harris to pick battleground VP (and preferably a man)
Read More A CBS/YouGov poll shows what Democrats really want from the new Harris running mate: a liberal male from a battleground state A CBS/YouGov poll shows what Democrats really want from the new Harris running mate: a liberal male from a battleground state
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Timeline: Sheikh Hasina’s reign ends after 15 years
Read MoreHasina, known as the iron lady of Bangladesh, resigns and flees the country after weeks of deadly protests.Hasina, known as the iron lady of Bangladesh, resigns and flees the country after weeks of deadly protests.
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Kamala Harris’s uncle hits back at JD Vance over ‘childless cat lady’ comments: ‘Not a great thinker’
Read More Exclusive: Dr Gopalan Balachandran spoke to The Independent about his niece’s chances of taking the White House in November, how her heritage could help her in the role and what he thinks about the personal attacks coming from her Republican rivals Exclusive: Dr Gopalan Balachandran spoke to The Independent about his niece’s chances…
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Hundreds gather at Somalia beach to condemn attack that killed 37 and demand stronger security
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Roy Cooper dropped VP bid over fears about extremist lieutenant governor
Read More Quirk of North Carolina state law means Republican could have tried to seize power in Democratic governor’s absence The Democratic governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, withdrew from consideration for Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential pick in part because he feared his extremist Republican lieutenant governor could try to seize power – or at least…
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Simone Biles wins silver on floor, Jordan Chiles takes bronze
Read MoreIn the last medal event for women’s artistic gymnastics, Brazil’s Rebeca Andraje narrowly edged American Simone Biles for the gold.In the last medal event for women’s artistic gymnastics, Brazil’s Rebeca Andraje narrowly edged American Simone Biles for the gold.
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Hezbollah launches fresh drone attack on northern Israel amid fears of all-out Middle East war
Read More Joe Biden to meet national security team as fears grow of Iranian attack on Israel Joe Biden to meet national security team as fears grow of Iranian attack on Israel
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Children among those killed after Israel bombs two schools in Gaza
Read MoreIsrael attacked two UN-run schools in Gaza on Sunday killing more than 30 displaced Palestinians.Israel attacked two UN-run schools in Gaza on Sunday killing more than 30 displaced Palestinians.
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 11-17
Read MoreCelebrities having birthdays during the week of Aug. 11-17 include wrestler-actor Hulk Hogan, singer Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go’s and actor Sean PennCelebrities having birthdays during the week of Aug. 11-17 include wrestler-actor Hulk Hogan, singer Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go’s and actor Sean Penn
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Kamala Harris prepares to announce running mate ahead of first event on Tuesday – live
Read More Democratic candidate could name vice-presidential pick today ahead of Tuesday’s Philadelphia rally Kamala Harris is very close to naming her choice of vice-presidential candidate to join her on the Democratic ticket to fight the 2024 election against Donald Trump this November. She has been talking to final contenders over the weekend and she…