Month: May 2024

Read MoreBritish-Israeli Nadav Popplewell was taken captive from Nirim kibbutz by Palestinian group Hamas on October 7.British-Israeli Nadav Popplewell was taken captive from Nirim kibbutz by Palestinian group Hamas on October 7.

Read More Jurors were shown Trump’s 2018 tweets about Michael Cohen and text messages negotiating a deal for Stormy Daniels’ story as another week came to an end in the historic trial Jurors were shown Trump’s 2018 tweets about Michael Cohen and text messages negotiating a deal for Stormy Daniels’ story as another week came…

Read MoreA new, highly-awaited report from the Biden administration says Israel may have violated international humanitarian law in Gaza, but stopped short of a definitive assessment of wrongdoing. The report is drawing intense backlash from both political parties.A new, highly-awaited report from the Biden administration says Israel may have violated international humanitarian law in Gaza,…

Read MoreThe Israeli military ordered people seeking refuge in east Rafah to evacuate immediately and head to designated humanitarian zones. The move comes after the Israeli war cabinet voted to expand its operation in the southern Gaza city, where millions are taking refuge.The Israeli military ordered people seeking refuge in east Rafah to evacuate immediately…

Read More After one final dig, world heritage site Ness of Brodgar is to be covered up to protect it for future generations In a few weeks, archaeologists will gather at the Ness of Brodgar in Orkney and for the next two months excavate at one of Europe’s greatest prehistoric sites. For the last 20…

Read More Collin Davis asks court to green light investigation as experts call case a ‘coordinated fear campaign’ As soon as the US supreme court overturned Roe v Wade two years ago, anti-abortion activists started debating if and how they could limit Americans’ ability to cross state lines for legal abortions. Now, a Texas man…

Read More The grand final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Malmo, Sweden, on Saturday, May 11. The international songwriting competition is famed for its exuberant performances. However, this year has sparked controversy and protests related to the Israel-Hamas war. Performers from countries across Europe—and beyond—competed in two televised semi-finals earlier this…

Read MoreDjokovic greets fans with a helmet after being hit by bottleDjokovic greets fans with a helmet after being hit by bottle

Read MoreWhile officials work to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war has led to controversy this year.While officials work to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war has led to controversy this year.

Read More CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday, with no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst…

Read More The storm could produce northern lights as far south in the U.S. as Alabama and Northern California The storm could produce northern lights as far south in the U.S. as Alabama and Northern California

Read More Israel’s military issued new evacuation orders in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah, forcing even more Palestinians to relocate on Saturday ahead of a likely expanded ground operation there. Israel’s military issued new evacuation orders in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah, forcing even more Palestinians to relocate on Saturday ahead of a likely expanded…

Read More Document reportedly envisages continued military and financial support for Kiev but rules out a deployment of EU troops All 27 member states comprising the European Union have agreed on security commitments for Ukraine, the German weekly Welt am Sonntag is claiming. The alleged arrangements, which include long-term defense and financial aid for Kiev,…

Read MoreThe singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden.The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden.

Read MoreNorth Korea in recent months has maintained an accelerated pace in weapons testing as it expands its military capabilities while diplomacy with the United States and South Korea remains stalled.North Korea in recent months has maintained an accelerated pace in weapons testing as it expands its military capabilities while diplomacy with the United States…

Read More His mother’s office said the 18-year-old high school senior had to decline the honor due to prior commitments Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, won’t be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention after all, his mother’s office said on Friday. “While Barron is honored to have been chosen as…

Read More The Chinese government just released new economic data following the big May holiday week. Our correspondent reports from Shanghai about how the world’s second largest economy is faring. The Chinese government just released new economic data following the big May holiday week. Our correspondent reports from Shanghai about how the world’s second largest…

Read More Eden Golan, Israel’s representative for this year’s Eurovision contest is not having an easy time because of the war in Gaza. She will compete in the finals on Saturday. Eden Golan, Israel’s representative for this year’s Eurovision contest is not having an easy time because of the war in Gaza. She will compete…

Read More One of Chile’s indigenous peoples is working to revive their primary language, which was declared extinct decades ago. One of Chile’s indigenous peoples is working to revive their primary language, which was declared extinct decades ago.

Read More The White House says it will withhold military aid if Israel conducts a major ground operation in Rafah. Red lines are often set for enemies, but how do they work with one of America’s closest allies? The White House says it will withhold military aid if Israel conducts a major ground operation in…

Read MoreUkrainian efforts to document and prosecute atrocities linked to the environment can help with accountability elsewhere.Ukrainian efforts to document and prosecute atrocities linked to the environment can help with accountability elsewhere.

Read MoreThe United Nations and other agencies have warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah, which borders Egypt near the main aid entry points, would cripple humanitarian operationsThe United Nations and other agencies have warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah, which borders Egypt near the main aid entry points, would…

Read MorePassing the resolution is seen as symbolic, as the US is likely to use its veto in the Security Council.Passing the resolution is seen as symbolic, as the US is likely to use its veto in the Security Council.

Read More MALMO, Sweden — It’s time for many people to don sequins and spangles — and for others to pick up protest banners and Palestinian flags — for Saturday’s final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. The competition that pits nations against one another for pop music glory is reaching its conclusion in the…

Read MoreIsrael bans and blocks Al Jazeera as Rafah – Gaza’s ‘last safe space’ – is invaded.Israel bans and blocks Al Jazeera as Rafah – Gaza’s ‘last safe space’ – is invaded.

Read MoreEvacuations are under way in the Kharkiv area as fighting continues after Friday’s surprise incursions.Evacuations are under way in the Kharkiv area as fighting continues after Friday’s surprise incursions.

Read MoreThe U.N. food agency says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods that also destroyed more than 1,000 houses in the northern province of Baghlan.The U.N. food agency says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods that also destroyed more than 1,000 houses in the northern province of Baghlan.

Read More Rev Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judith Bruce, 85, took hammer and chisel to document’s glass case at British Library Two women in their 80s have been charged with criminal damage after the glass around Magna Carta at the British Library was attacked. The Rev Sue Parfitt, 82, from Bristol, and Judith Bruce, 85,…

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Read More Jalal Debella, 22, due to appear in court after arrest in Colindale area of capital over fatal stabbing in Edgware on Thursday A man has been charged with the murder of a 66-year-old woman in north London, police have said. The woman died after being stabbed in Burnt Oak Broadway, near the junction…

Read MoreThousands of houses have been destroyed or damaged in the worst-hit northern province of Baghlan.Thousands of houses have been destroyed or damaged in the worst-hit northern province of Baghlan.

Read More Data shows 112,000 households in temporary housing in England on 31 December 2023, a 12.1% rise on the previous year Michael Gove has admitted “regret” over the increased number of children in temporary accommodation, as the latest government figures have laid bare the scale of England’s housing crisis. Figures published by the government…

Read More NPR correspondent Brian Mann went trekking on Sao Miguel, one of the most remote islands in the North Atlantic. He found volcanic mountains, birdsong, solitude and lots of rain. (Image credit: Brian Mann) NPR correspondent Brian Mann went trekking on Sao Miguel, one of the most remote islands in the North Atlantic. He…

Read More Ann Pizzorusso says she has tracked down the background landscape of the world’s most famous painting The landscape behind Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa has sparked endless debate, with some art historians suggesting the view was imaginary and idealised, and others claiming various links to specific Italian locations. Now a geologist and Renaissance…

Read More Kerry Kennedy discusses the collective decision to back Joe Biden over brother Robert F Kennedy Jr and how his impact on the election will be ‘dangerous’ Every Christmas Kerry Kennedy makes a book for her numerous relatives. “It has at least one photograph of every single member of my extremely enormous family,” she…