Month: June 2024

Read More Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in a Hamas ambush near the southern end of the Palestinian enclave Hamas fighters have killed eight Israeli troops in an ambush in southern Gaza, marking one of West Jerusalem’s deadliest incidents in the Palestinian enclave since the war began last October. The Hamas Al Qassam Brigades…

Read More Leein Hinkley, 43, was released on bail just three days before police shooting Leein Hinkley, 43, was released on bail just three days before police shooting

Read More After days of intense flooding in Florida, that state and many others are bracing for an intense heat wave, while the Pacific Northwest will experience unseasonably cold weather and the potential for late-season snow in the Rocky Mountains early next week. The chaotic weather map includes the potential for severe thunderstorms developing in…

Read MoreThe plane was en route from Tallinn to Helsinki when it was downed by Soviet bombers on June 14, 1940.The plane was en route from Tallinn to Helsinki when it was downed by Soviet bombers on June 14, 1940.

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Read MoreNewly installed Prime Minister Garry Conille has vowed to bring security to crisis-wracked nation and strengthen police.Newly installed Prime Minister Garry Conille has vowed to bring security to crisis-wracked nation and strengthen police.

Read More The removal of officials favored in Washington and Brussels but inconvenient for Kiev is starting to resemble a purge As a state, Ukraine is vitally – or fatally – dependent on the West: As the Ukrainian anti-corruption activist Martina Bohuslavets notes in the staunchly patriotic Ukrainska Pravda, Kiev’s “international partners finance not only…

Read More Analysis by leading experts the Nuffield Trust reveals that main parties’ manifestos would squeeze health spending Labour and the Conservatives would both leave the NHS with lower spending increases than during the years of Tory austerity, according to an independent analysis of their manifestos by a leading health thinktank. The assessment by the…

Read MoreThe soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded.The soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded.

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Read MoreHamas says it carried out ‘a complex ambush against enemy vehicles’ in Tal as-Sultan district of southern Rafah city.Hamas says it carried out ‘a complex ambush against enemy vehicles’ in Tal as-Sultan district of southern Rafah city.

Read More Poll reveals historically low support for the big two, with smaller parties up by five points Labour and the Tories are on course for their lowest combined vote share since the second world war, as the latest Opinium poll for the Observer shows a shift away from the main parties. With all the…

Read More Israel’s conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon are destined to grind on indefinitely In 2019, Aviv Kochavi, then the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) chief of staff, delivered a bullish speech. The IDF, he proclaimed, is “all about victory”. Assessing that the primary threats to Israel’s security were from nonstate actors…

Read MoreLeaders from Italy and Germany called the Russian president’s plan “propaganda” and “dictatorial”.Leaders from Italy and Germany called the Russian president’s plan “propaganda” and “dictatorial”.

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Read More The American media outlet has published what it claims are draft documents discussed by Moscow and Kiev in 2022 The New York Times published several documents on Saturday that it claims are draft versions of a peace deal negotiated in Istanbul by Moscow and Kiev, in the first months of the Ukraine conflict.…

Read More The Biden administration is reportedly fretting that escalating salvos between Israel and Hezbollah could trigger a wider conflict An uptick in attacks between Israel and Hezbollah has reportedly spurred fears in the administration of US President Joe Biden that Washington could be drawn into a broader Middle East war. US officials are “increasingly concerned” over…

Read More The summit in Switzerland won’t put an end to the Ukraine conflict due to the absence of Russia and China, the Slovak FM has said The Swiss-hosted Ukraine ‘peace summit’ is unlikely to produce any substantial results because several major powerbrokers, including Russia, have not sent delegations to the event, Slovak Foreign Minister…

Read More Visitors to the Oaks Amusement Park were stuck on the AtmosFear ride for a half hour after it unexpectedly stopped Emergency crews in Oregon rescued 28 people on Friday after they were stuck for about half an hour dangling upside down high on a ride at a century-old amusement park. Portland fire and…

Read More A new law threatens traditional midwifery practices that go back for generations. Danielle Campoamor reports A new law threatens traditional midwifery practices that go back for generations. Danielle Campoamor reports

Read More Investigation ongoing as state attorney general Letitia James says: ‘In New York, we stand for love and acceptance, not hate and bigotry.’ Rainbow flags lining the Stonewall National Monument in New York City to celebrate Pride month were taken down and destroyed this week, police said, marking the second year in a row…

Read MoreThe princess of Wales has said she is making progress as she undergoes preventive chemotherapy treatment.The princess of Wales has said she is making progress as she undergoes preventive chemotherapy treatment.

Read MoreFootage recorded by an eyewitness shows the moment people got stuck on a ride in Portland, Oregon.Footage recorded by an eyewitness shows the moment people got stuck on a ride in Portland, Oregon.

Read More A number of larger firms have been using tools to monitor employees after expansion of remote work in pandemic A number of larger firms have been using tools to monitor employees after expansion of remote work in pandemic

Read MoreA former Iranian official was released in Sweden in exchange for a European Union diplomat and a second Swede.A former Iranian official was released in Sweden in exchange for a European Union diplomat and a second Swede.

Read More Home secretary demands ‘urgent explanation’ over ‘heavy-handed’ attempt to capture wandering animal The home secretary has asked Surrey police to provide a “full, urgent explanation” after footage showed officers using a car to ram an escaped cow. James Cleverly made the comments after footage posted online showed officers ramming the cow twice with…

Read MoreThe deaths will likely fuel calls for a cease-fire​ and heighten Israeli public anger​ over ultra-Orthodox exemptions from the military.The deaths will likely fuel calls for a cease-fire​ and heighten Israeli public anger​ over ultra-Orthodox exemptions from the military.

Read More Tanya Kach was just 14 years old when she was kidnapped by Thomas Hose in 1996 Tanya Kach was just 14 years old when she was kidnapped by Thomas Hose in 1996

Read More Tanya Kach was 14 years old when she vanished in 1996. A decade later, she was found at her middle school security guard’s home, where she was being kept captive. Now, with the help of fellow kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart, she’s telling her story. Andrea Cavallier reports Tanya Kach was 14 years old…

Read More The star player-turned-commentator said his heart was ‘full with joy and gratitude’ The star player-turned-commentator said his heart was ‘full with joy and gratitude’

Read MoreItalian Premier Giorgia Meloni has dismissed a cease-fire offer for Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin as “propaganda” as she wraps up a Group of Seven summit that saw a deal reached for a $50 billion loan to UkraineItalian Premier Giorgia Meloni has dismissed a cease-fire offer for Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin…

Read More One banner bore the inscription ‘Belgorod’, a city often targeted by Ukrainian artillery attacks Two Russian flags were displayed at the opening match of Euro 2024 between Germany and Scotland on Friday, according to footage from the stadium. The German and Scottish national teams faced off at the Munich Football Arena on Friday,…

Read More Deaths will likely fuel calls for ceasefire and heighten Israeli public anger over military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in southern Gaza, the country’s military has said. Only one of the dead troops was identified by the army. No further information was immediately available. The deaths will likely fuel…

Read More Former pilot says aborted landing attempt would have felt like a ‘rollercoaster ride’ Former pilot says aborted landing attempt would have felt like a ‘rollercoaster ride’

Read MoreWhen Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the summit, she announced $1.5 billion in U.S. assistance through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the summit, she announced $1.5 billion in U.S. assistance through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.