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First Thing: Dozens killed in Israeli strike on UN school as IDF launches central Gaza operation
Read More Israel claimed the targeted school contained a militant compound, an allegation rejected by Hamas. Plus, UN urges global ban on fossil fuel ads Good morning. At least 30 people, including five children, were killed by an Israeli strike on a UN school on Thursday in the central Gaza Strip, according to health officials…
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What is behind the Western media’s obsession with Rwanda?
Read More‘It is to a tree of ripe mangoes that people throw stones,’ the African proverb goes.’It is to a tree of ripe mangoes that people throw stones,’ the African proverb goes.
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Dozens reportedly rescued off Kent coast while crossing Channel
Read More Coastguard and lifeboats responded on Thursday after boat got into difficulty – as analysis shows nearly 1,000 crossings since election called About 80 people are understood to have been rescued after a boat got into difficulty while crossing the Channel. Some of the group are thought to have been pulled from the water,…
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Record hail stone the size of a pineapple found in Texas
Read MoreStorm trackers in the Texas Panhandle have recovered a massive hail stone that’s about the size of a pineappleStorm trackers in the Texas Panhandle have recovered a massive hail stone that’s about the size of a pineapple
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Spain applies to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide
Read MoreSpain says it will ask a United Nations court for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in GazaSpain says it will ask a United Nations court for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
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Far right expected to gain strength in European elections, but divisions may lessen impact
Read More Far-right nationalist-populist parties are expected to make gains in European Parliament elections. How will they use their new clout? Far-right nationalist-populist parties are expected to make gains in European Parliament elections. How will they use their new clout?
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T20 World Cup 2024 debutants Uganda claim first victory with win over PNG
Read MoreThe ‘cricket cranes’ danced and celebrated with their fans after recording their first-ever win in the T20 World Cup.The ‘cricket cranes’ danced and celebrated with their fans after recording their first-ever win in the T20 World Cup.
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Biden could cause nuclear war – Trump
Read More The US president is “not at the top of his game,” his election rival has claimed US President Joe Biden may end up destroying the world in a nuclear conflict, his election rival Donald Trump has claimed. Speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity on Wednesday, the former president warned that “we have…
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Tory chair chosen to stand in safe seat 300 miles from former constituency
Read More Local members voice anger in Basildon and Billericay, where Richard Holden was put forward as only candidate at last minute The Conservative chair, Richard Holden, has been selected at the last minute for a safe seat 300 miles from his former constituency, triggering anger among members. Holden was chosen to stand in Basildon…
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Labour drops lawsuit against ex-staffers accused of leaking antisemitism report
Read More Action against five accused, including Jeremy Corbyn’s former chief of staff, estimated to have cost £1.5m General election live – latest updates Labour has withdrawn a costly lawsuit against five former staffers accused of leaking an internal report on antisemitism and “conspiring” against Keir Starmer. The legal action is expected to have cost…
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Morning news brief
Read More Israeli troops have launched a new offensive in central Gaza. A neighbor at the center of the Justice Alito flag controversy speaks out. The EU holds its election for parliament this weekend. Israeli troops have launched a new offensive in central Gaza. A neighbor at the center of the Justice Alito flag controversy…
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Preview: Pakistan vs USA at T20 World Cup – form, head-to-head, team news
Read MoreThe co-hosts will look to build on their opening win against an inconsistent Pakistan side at the Grand Prairie Stadium.The co-hosts will look to build on their opening win against an inconsistent Pakistan side at the Grand Prairie Stadium.
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‘Netanyahu can’t say ‘no’ to Biden’: Will the US’ plan stop bloodshed in the Middle East?
Read More Hamas deal might get Israeli prime minister in trouble but pressure is mounting on him to accept it More than six months since Israel and Hamas exchanged prisoners, another deal seems to be in the making. According to a recently revealed proposal, presented by US President Joe Biden on May 31, there will…
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Australia hit by ‘big wave’ of Covid at same time as increase in flu
Read More Experts say both are at ‘critical point’ of escalation and that people should ensure they are up to date with vaccinations Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia is experiencing a “big wave” of Covid-19 infections that is coinciding with a rise in influenza and other…
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US Navy Seals re-enact Utah Beach D-Day landing on 80th anniversary
Read More Hundreds of people, some in Second World War-era uniforms, arrived before dawn to stretch out across the now peaceful sands of Utah Beach, one of the five Allied landing zones on D-Day where troops waded into cold seas through hails of fire exactly 80 years ago. Hundreds of people, some in Second World…
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Israeli airstrike on UN school kills more than 30 in Gaza
Read More School sheltering displaced Palestinians struck in predawn attack School sheltering displaced Palestinians struck in predawn attack
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The European Union holds its election for parliament this weekend
Read More The European Union is the world’s second-biggest democracy — its 27 member states are home to 450 million citizens, and this election is a once-every-five-year event. The European Union is the world’s second-biggest democracy — its 27 member states are home to 450 million citizens, and this election is a once-every-five-year event.
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SPIEF 2024: Hungary urges immediate Ukraine peace talks
Read More Every day of hostilities makes a major escalation more likely, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has warned Peace talks must start right now to end the Ukraine conflict, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told journalists on Thursday on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Russia. The minister is attending…
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D-Day: Cafe owner, 84, recalls moment British troops liberated her family’s Normandy cafe
Read More The owner of a cafe next to Pegasus Bridge has said D-Day veterans were with her “in spirit” as she raised an annual toast. The owner of a cafe next to Pegasus Bridge has said D-Day veterans were with her “in spirit” as she raised an annual toast.
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D-Day: Cafe owner, 84, recalls moment British troops liberated her family’s Normandy cafe
Read More The owner of a cafe next to Pegasus Bridge has said D-Day veterans were with her “in spirit” as she raised an annual toast. The owner of a cafe next to Pegasus Bridge has said D-Day veterans were with her “in spirit” as she raised an annual toast.
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Unrelated brawl footage falsely portrayed as ‘assault on Indian parliament member’
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Israeli strike on U.N. school in Gaza said to have killed more than 30
Read MoreAn Israeli strike on a U.N. school in Gaza sheltering displaced Palestinians killed more than 30 people, local health officials say, though the U.N. hasn’t confirmed any numbers. Israel says Hamas was operating from inside the school.An Israeli strike on a U.N. school in Gaza sheltering displaced Palestinians killed more than 30 people, local…
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‘They set their skin alight’: Survivors accuse Myanmar army of massacre
Read MoreMyanmar’s military has been accused of killing at least fifty people in a village in Rakhine State.Myanmar’s military has been accused of killing at least fifty people in a village in Rakhine State.
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D-day 80th anniversary live: veterans and world leaders gather to commemorate landings
Read More Joe Biden and King Charles are among those attending D-day celebrations in France and the UK I am on a media bus racing through the French countryside via a police escort on my way to the British Normandy memorial which is located close to the village of Ver sur Mer, and overlooks Gold…
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Israel-Gaza war live: dozens reported dead after strike on Unrwa school as IDF launches operation in central Gaza
Read More Israel says the targeted school contained a militant compound, an allegation rejected by Hamas, amid wider operation in central Gaza See all our Israel-Gaza coverage Tareq Abu Azzoum, reporting from Deir al-Balah in Gaza for Al Jazeera, has told the network: It is another tragic morning in the central area of Gaza, particularly…
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India election: Why did Modi’s BJP lose in Uttar Pradesh, its fortress?
Read MoreAnger over jobs and the fears of Dalits and Muslims worked against the BJP, five months after the Ram temple launch.Anger over jobs and the fears of Dalits and Muslims worked against the BJP, five months after the Ram temple launch.
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‘Cold lava’ floods Philippines village after eruption
Read MoreFootage shows rivers of volcanic ash and debris following an ‘explosive eruption’ at Mt Kanlaon.Footage shows rivers of volcanic ash and debris following an ‘explosive eruption’ at Mt Kanlaon.
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‘Cold lava’ floods Philippines village after eruption
Read MoreFootage shows rivers of volcanic ash and debris following an ‘explosive eruption’ at Mt Kanlaon.Footage shows rivers of volcanic ash and debris following an ‘explosive eruption’ at Mt Kanlaon.
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Only 20 doctors listing fees on Australian government’s $24m medical costs comparison website
Read More Disclosure in Senate estimates comes in response to David Pocock’s questions about ‘astounding’ out of pocket fees for private surgery in ACT Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Only 20 doctors are disclosing their fees on the federal government’s $24m medical costs comparison website, despite the…
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Robodebt: national corruption watchdog won’t investigate officials referred by royal commission
Read More Nacc says it decided not to launch corruption probe ‘as it would not add value in the public interest’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nacc) won’t pursue an investigation into six individuals referred…
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Tornado hits Michigan without warning, killing toddler, while twister in Maryland injures 5
Read MoreA toddler has been killed and his mother was injured when a tornado struck suburban Detroit without warningA toddler has been killed and his mother was injured when a tornado struck suburban Detroit without warning
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EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog
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Solar investment outstrips all other power forms: IEA
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Dozens killed in Israeli strike on UN school, Gaza officials say
Read More Israeli military says it targeted Hamas fighters in strike on Unrwa school in al-Nuseirat, where Gaza officials say displaced Palestinians had been sheltering See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage At least 30 Palestinians including five children have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a UN school housing displaced people in al-Nuseirat, in…
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Campaign launched to save ‘boringly ugly’ 1980s BT phone boxes
Read More The KX100 design caused controversy when it replaced the classic red phone box – but now a handful may be given listed status Campaigners are trying to secure listed status for the “boringly ugly” telephone boxes that BT controversially used to replace thousands of red phone boxes in the 1980s. The Twentieth Century…
