Month: June 2024

Read More Conservative-dominated court restores books denounced by officials as ‘pornographic filth’ to school libraries An appellate court has ruled that Texas cannot ban books from libraries simply because they mention “butt and fart” and other content which some state officials may dislike. The fifth US circuit court of appeals issued its decision on Thursday…

Read MoreCarlos Alcaraz’s third Grand Slam title maintains his perfect record in major tennis finals.Carlos Alcaraz’s third Grand Slam title maintains his perfect record in major tennis finals.

Read MoreGantz’s departure will not endanger the parliamentary majority in the Knesset held by the ruling right-wing coalition.Gantz’s departure will not endanger the parliamentary majority in the Knesset held by the ruling right-wing coalition.

Read More Exclusive: New platform to provide same-day appointments with digital physiotherapist in effort to cut waiting times The first NHS AI-run physiotherapy clinic is to be rolled out this year in an effort to cut waiting times amid growing demand and staff shortages. The new platform will provide same-day automated video appointments with a…

Read More The creature may remain there for weeks as it is difficult for scavengers to puncture its tough skin The creature may remain there for weeks as it is difficult for scavengers to puncture its tough skin

Read More Temperatures may exceed 100F in battleground state Nevada at ex-president’s second rally since conviction Donald Trump’s campaign is hiring extra medics, loading up on fans and water bottles and allowing supporters to carry umbrellas to an outdoor rally on Sunday in Las Vegas, where temperatures are expected to exceed 100F (38C). The former…

Read More BBC and This Morning presenter who popularised 5:2 diet hailed as a ‘national treasure’ who helped many thousands lead healthier lives BBC and This Morning presenter who popularised 5:2 diet hailed as a ‘national treasure’ who helped many thousands lead healthier lives

Read More Trump will face sentencing on 11 July Trump will face sentencing on 11 July

Read MoreWorld Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain tells “Face the Nation” that amid the continuing war in Gaza, south of Gaza is on the brink of famine. “We can’t continue this in a way, because what almost happened in the north with famine could happen in the south,” McCain said.World Food Programme executive director…

Read More Referencing socialist thinker is latest example of city repurposing its radical history for profit, say local people A multimillion-pound luxury penthouse flat named after the revolutionary socialist thinker Friedrich Engels is the latest example of Manchester repurposing its radical history for profit, local people have said. The apartment is in the east tower…

Read More Harold Terens volunteered to go to Normandy a few days after D-Day in 1944 to help bring back American and British POWs to England. This weekend, he returned to tie the knot with his sweetheart. (Image credit: Jeremias Gonzalez) Harold Terens volunteered to go to Normandy a few days after D-Day in 1944…

Read More Cabinet minister Mel Stride says PM ‘deeply regrets’ early exit from 80th-anniversary commemoration in Normandy UK general election live – latest updates An ally of Rishi Sunak has said the prime minister will “absolutely” continue to lead the Conservative election campaign after his D-day ceremony blunder, which triggered fury within the party. The…

Read More Scheme will enable siblings and children of those with fatal condition to know if they are likely to develop it themselves Relatives of people with motor neurone disease are being offered genetic tests that will tell them if they are also likely to get the fatal neurological condition. Siblings and children of the…

Read More Top EU diplomat says ‘bloodbath must end’ after Israeli attacks killed at least 274, according to Gaza ministry Israel-Gaza war – live updates Israeli attacks in central Gaza killed scores of Palestinians, many of them civilians, amid a special forces operation to free four hostages held there, with the death toll leading to…

Read MoreYossi Jan’s health deteriorated over the eight months his sun was held hostage in Gaza, relatives sayYossi Jan’s health deteriorated over the eight months his sun was held hostage in Gaza, relatives say

Read MoreChina’s role in the Middle East is growing, but can it be a peacemaker between the Palestinians and Israelis?China’s role in the Middle East is growing, but can it be a peacemaker between the Palestinians and Israelis?

Read MoreNational Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells “Face the Nation” that “now is the moment” for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a deal with Israel. “There could be a cease-fire tomorrow, today even, if Hamas would say yes to the deal,” Sullivan said.National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells “Face…

Read More Victory for Ukraine in the conflict would allow its foreign backers to exploit and take over its economy, the Hungarian PM says Western countries want Kiev to achieve victory in the conflict with Russia, because it would give them the opportunity to “acquire and divide” Ukraine’s wealth, according to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor…

Read More Anastasiia Drevynytska, whose parents are in UK, has been told she does not meet Homes for Ukraine scheme’s criteria A young woman from Ukraine who sought sanctuary in the UK has been asked by the Home Office to separate from her parents who are living here and return to her war-torn home country.…

Read More Groups issue call to next government amid criticism of online fashion retailer’s labour practices and accusations of copying Workers rights campaigners have called for the UK’s next government to oppose the online fashion business Shein joining the FTSE, arguing a London listing would be “yet another betrayal to working people everywhere and the…

Read MoreScores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside Hamas’ labyrinth of tunnels, making such operations extremely complex and risky.Scores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside Hamas’ labyrinth of tunnels, making such operations extremely complex and risky.

Read MoreModi’s NDA alliance won the Indian election with a reduced margin while the opposition saw a resurgence.Modi’s NDA alliance won the Indian election with a reduced margin while the opposition saw a resurgence.

Read More Initial White House statement on Israeli operation did not mention civilian death toll Initial White House statement on Israeli operation did not mention civilian death toll

Read More Vice-president says Trump thinking he ‘is above the law’ should be disqualifying for Republican would-be president Donald Trump has assailed the validity of his conviction in the criminal case involving hush-money payments to an adult film actor because “cheaters don’t like getting caught,” Kamala Harris said during a speech on Saturday. “Simply put,…

Read MoreFrom Norway’s Erling Haaland to England’s Marcus Rashford, here’s a list of star players who will not be at Euro 2024.From Norway’s Erling Haaland to England’s Marcus Rashford, here’s a list of star players who will not be at Euro 2024.

Read MoreThis third consecutive term may hold more challenges for the popular but polarizing leader than his past decade in power.This third consecutive term may hold more challenges for the popular but polarizing leader than his past decade in power.

Read More Mette Frederiksen suffered from “light whiplash” after being attacked by a 39-year-old male in Copenhagen, her office has said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who was attacked in downtown Copenhagen on Friday, has canceled her remaining campaign events as voters head to the polls for European Parliament elections. Frederiksen was “assaulted and beaten”…

Read More Watch the moment two passenger planes narrowly avoided colliding – with one landing at the same time another was taking off. Watch the moment two passenger planes narrowly avoided colliding – with one landing at the same time another was taking off.

Read More Modi becomes second leader in Indian history to win three consecutive terms, but opposition leaders snub ceremony Narendra Modi has been sworn in as prime minister of India for a historic third term, ushering in a new era of coalition politics for India’s strongman leader. The ceremony, which took place at the president’s…

Read More Lib Dem policy on sewage was the most popular and Labour plan to lower voting age the least liked in YouGov survey UK general election live – latest updates Voters are split on the Labour and Conservative pledges not to raise the three main taxes, and oppose the Tory plan for bringing back…

Read MoreOn the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower made a “soul-wracking” decision to move forward despite warnings by the head of Allied airborne operations against the plan.On the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower made a “soul-wracking” decision to move…

Read More WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Postal worker Tara Snyder needed 16 stitches after a dog attacked her when she tried to deliver mail in Pennsylvania, the state with the fourth most dog attacks on postal workers in the country WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Postal worker Tara Snyder needed 16 stitches after a dog attacked her when…

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Read More Conservatives and hardliners dominate the list of contenders to succeed the deceased Ebrahim Raisi Iran’s Interior Ministry has released a final list of six candidates who will compete in this month’s presidential election. The election was called after President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in May. The candidates were approved…

Read More The 39th president of the United States has been in hospice care since 2023 The 39th president of the United States has been in hospice care since 2023