King Charles III visited the town of Southport in northwest England on Tuesday, where a tragic knife attack claimed the lives of three young girls and sparked nationwide anti-immigration riots. The 75-year-old monarch paid his respects by inspecting a vast sea of floral tributes to the victims and met with children who survived the attack. Buckingham … Read more
No fewer than 12 people were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli attack on a school building in Gaza City. According to the Palestinian news agency, WAFA, the target of the bombardment was a school building housing displaced people. The Israeli army stated that the Palestinian militant organization Hamas had hidden a command centre … Read more
Hillary Clinton has voiced her hope that Kamala Harris could finally break through America’s “highest, hardest glass ceiling” by becoming the first female president. Reflecting on her own journey, Clinton highlighted her role in making history as the first woman to secure a major party’s nomination for president. “When a barrier falls for one of … Read more
Maria Branyas Morera, the world’s oldest living person, has died at the age of 117, her family announced on Tuesday. “Maria Branyas has left us. She died as she wished: in her sleep, peacefully and without pain,” her family wrote on her account on social network X.”We will always remember her for her advice and … Read more
A fire broke out in an industrial facility in western Ukraine due to an overnight Russian airstrike. The head of the civil defence authority in the Ternopil region, Viktor Masley, said the flames engulfed a fuel tank. “No one was injured. The fire has been contained, but extinguishing efforts were still ongoing. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus … Read more
Donald Trump has recently implied that Taylor Swift endorsed him by sharing altered images of the singer and her fans on social media. The former president and current Republican candidate posted the message “I accept!” alongside the images, which were lifted from other social media accounts. Many of these images appear to have been generated … Read more
U.S. intelligence officials have confirmed that Iran was responsible for the recent hack targeting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. The FBI, alongside other federal agencies, released a joint statement indicating that Iran’s actions were part of a broader effort to disrupt the U.S. election process by sowing discord and undermining confidence in democratic institutions. Recall that … Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu has labelled his three-hour discussion with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as “positive,” noting that it was “conducted in good spirit.” This comes as pressure mounts for a ceasefire amid ongoing conflict. Blinken, on his ninth visit to the region since the war with Hamas began in October, expressed optimism about a … Read more
Three rising Democratic governors has taken the stage in Pennsylvania on Monday morning, addressing delegates in a key swing state. With just 78 days until the election, the event was not only about rallying support but also offered a glimpse at potential future leaders within the Democratic Party. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Michigan Governor Gretchen … Read more
A tragic accident has unfolded off the coast of Sicily early Monday when a luxury yacht sank resulting in the death of one man and leaving six others missing. The yacht, the 56m (183ft) Bayesian, carrying 22 people—including British, American, and Canadian nationals—was hit by a severe storm that caused the vessel to capsize. Emergency … Read more
US President Joe Biden is set to give a bittersweet farewell address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, passing the torch to Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee for November’s election. Less than a month after his stunning stepping down and Harris’s shocked ascent, Biden can expect a hero’s send-off from many … Read more
The Democratic National Convention opens on Monday, clouded by internal discord over the ongoing Gaza conflict. Vice President Kamala Harris steps forward as the official presidential nominee. The Harris campaign had hoped the convention in Chicago would be a momentous celebration, especially after President Joe Biden’s surprising withdrawal from the race in July. However, the … Read more
Vietnam’s newly appointed leader, To Lam, has chosen China for his first official overseas visit, underscoring the ongoing significance of the relationship between the Southeast Asian nation and its powerful northern neighbour. Lam arrived in Guangzhou, a major manufacturing hub close to Hong Kong, on a cloudy Sunday morning, according to reports from Chinese state … Read more
Ukraine has announced the destruction of a second crucial bridge within a week as it intensified its operations in Russia’s Kursk region. On Sunday, the Ukrainian military released aerial footage showing a strike on a bridge reportedly spanning the Seym River in Zvannoe. “Minus one more bridge,” Ukrainian Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Mykola Oleschuk … Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has landed in Israel to continue his efforts to secure a ceasefire and a hostage-release agreement in Gaza. This marks his ninth visit to the region since the conflict erupted in October. The trip follows a revised U.S. proposal aimed at bridging the longstanding divides between Israel and Hamas. … Read more
Kamala Harris has prepared to accept the Democratic presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. Harris, 59, has long faced skepticism within her party about her capability to ascend to the nation’s highest office, including from President Joe Biden, whom she continues to serve as vice president. Since being named the … Read more
In Venezuela, widespread protests have erupted in response to the contested outcome of last month’s presidential election, in which Nicolás Maduro claimed victory. María Corina Machado, a prominent opposition leader, rallied thousands of demonstrators in Caracas, urging them to remain resolute. Having previously been in hiding due to charges of insurrection, Machado declared, “There is … Read more
Donald Trump has made his return to X this week, addressing his 89 million followers with a question reminiscent of Ronald Reagan’s 1980 campaign line. After a nearly year-long hiatus, Trump probed: “Are you better off now than you were when I was president?” Reagan had famously asked, “Are you better off today than you … Read more
The once serene town of Sudzha has been devastated following a sudden and intense assault by Ukrainian forces eleven days ago. This unexpected offensive marks a dramatic shift in the ongoing war, as Ukraine extends its military operations into Russian territory. The aftermath of the attack is stark. Decomposing bodies lie in the streets, civilian … Read more
Ukraine has successfully demolished a critical bridge over the Seym River in Russia’s Kursk region. Further intensifying its ongoing incursion into Russian territory, the operation was conducted near the town of Glushkovo, has severed key supply lines in the area, according to Russian officials, effectively isolating part of the local district. The destroyed bridge, which … Read more