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South Korean state-owned nuclear developer in talks to build UK plant
Read More Kepco has held discussions about developing Wylfa Newydd site on Anglesey South Korea’s state-owned nuclear developer has discussed building a multibillion-pound power plant in Wales with the UK government, it has emerged. Kepco, the largest utility provider in South Korea, has held early-stage discussions with Westminster officials about developing the Wylfa Newydd site…
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Three police officers shot and suspect killed in Atlanta shooting
Read More The shooting happened when police responded to the call of an armed person in Atlanta around 5.15pm on Saturday night The shooting happened when police responded to the call of an armed person in Atlanta around 5.15pm on Saturday night
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Israel pounds northern Gaza, months after declaring Hamas dismantled
Read MoreIsraeli forces have launched a new offensive in northern Gaza, months after saying Hamas had been ‘dismantled’ there.Israeli forces have launched a new offensive in northern Gaza, months after saying Hamas had been ‘dismantled’ there.
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UN chief urges ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza as 35,000 Palestinians killed
Read MoreIsraeli forces launch more attacks on Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza as they increase pressure on Rafah.Israeli forces launch more attacks on Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza as they increase pressure on Rafah.
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Berkeley chancellor speaks out about ‘Gaza brutality’ at graduation
Read MoreChancellor of UC Berkeley addressed the ‘brutality of the violence in Gaza’ in her graduation ceremony speech.Chancellor of UC Berkeley addressed the ‘brutality of the violence in Gaza’ in her graduation ceremony speech.
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How US Big Tech supports Israel’s AI-powered genocide and apartheid
Read MoreAs an extension of US imperial power, US tech corporations are eager to support Israeli atrocities.As an extension of US imperial power, US tech corporations are eager to support Israeli atrocities.
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German men with the strongest fingers compete in Bavaria’s ‘Fingerhakeln’ wrestling champion
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Labour defends Natalie Elphicke after claims of lobbying over husband’s trial
Read More Frontbencher says new Labour MP dismissed allegations from Tory former justice secretary that she lobbied him as ‘nonsense’ A senior Labour frontbencher has defended his party’s newest MP, Natalie Elphicke, after allegations she lobbied the justice secretary in 2020 regarding the forthcoming trial of her husband, Charlie, on sexual assault charges. Jonathan Ashworth,…
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Eurovision loses almost a quarter of UK viewers compared with 2023
Read More Saturday night’s final watched by average of 7.64m as Britain’s entry Olly Alexander finished in 18th place Eurovision lost almost a quarter of its UK viewers compared with last year’s Liverpool extravaganza, amid a row over Israel’s participation. Saturday night’s grand final on the BBC was watched by an average of 7.64 million…
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Tunisia lawyer arrested during live news broadcast
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Tunisia lawyer arrested during live news broadcast
Read MoreThere has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied.There has been growing criticism on the restrictions on free speech under President Kais Saied.
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Russia blames Ukraine after blast destroys apartments
Read MoreAt least 17 people have been hurt in Belgorod and there are reports of people trapped in the rubble.At least 17 people have been hurt in Belgorod and there are reports of people trapped in the rubble.
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In a Ukrainian border town, the local newspaper keeps watch on returning POWs
Read More A profile of a small frontline newspaper that has been reporting on Ukrainian POWs released from captivity in Russia. A profile of a small frontline newspaper that has been reporting on Ukrainian POWs released from captivity in Russia.
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Rafah’s main hospital has shut down, people try to flee as Israel launches an attack
Read More About half of Gaza’s southern area of Rafah is under Israeli evacuation orders as aid groups race to assist those fleeing. About half of Gaza’s southern area of Rafah is under Israeli evacuation orders as aid groups race to assist those fleeing.
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Japan: Safeguarding a mother tongue and mother nature
Read More When asked what might be the most beautiful word in Shimamuni, the Indigenous language variety spoken on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima prefecture of southwestern Japan, Nami Sao pondered for a moment before replying “mihedirodoo.” Her husband, Tomoyuki Sao, is quick to elaborate that its utterance is always enlivened with a smile and tends…
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Man who received first pig kidney transplant dies
Read MoreThe US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman’s death was not a result of the transplant.The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman’s death was not a result of the transplant.
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Capital Group buys more than £110m in NatWest shares after UK government share cut
Read More Leading US investor pours cash into shares after cut helps allay fears of state intervention A leading US investor has started pouring cash into NatWest shares after a notable cut in the government’s shareholding helped to allay fears of state intervention in the bailed out banking group. Los Angeles-headquartered Capital Group, which is…
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Northern lights illuminate night skies around the world
Read MoreSolar flares sparked the biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, causing spectacular auroras around the world.Solar flares sparked the biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, causing spectacular auroras around the world.
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Akshata Murty: I try not to read the news now
Read More Wife of Rishi Sunak says she finds coverage of her and her husband bizarre at times, mentioning the Adidas Samba episode Akshata Murty has admitted she has stopped engaging regularly with the news in an effort not to be “consumed” by living at No 10, in a rare solo interview as the next…
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An apartment block collapses in a Russian border city after heavy shelling, with deaths reported
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Children killed as bomb falls near Sudan hospital – MSF
Read MoreThe battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days.The battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days.
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UK arms ban for Israel would help Hamas – Cameron
Read MoreForeign Secretary David Cameron tells the BBC the UK should focus on getting humanitarian aid into Gaza.Foreign Secretary David Cameron tells the BBC the UK should focus on getting humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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Boos inside and protests outside Eurovision final over Israel’s act
Read MoreIsrael’s performance at Eurovision was booed by spectators inside the venue, while protesters were outside the venue.Israel’s performance at Eurovision was booed by spectators inside the venue, while protesters were outside the venue.
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German MPs suggest NATO impose no-fly zone over western Ukraine
Read More Incoming Russian drones and missiles could be targeted from Poland and Romania, lawmakers have said German lawmakers from both the ruling coalition and the opposition support the idea of NATO imposing a no-fly zone over western Ukraine amid the conflict with Russia, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) has reported. For its article on Saturday,…
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A police officer was killed in Pakistan-held Kashmir during protests against price hikes
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Despite H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle, raw milk enthusiasts are uncowed
Read More Despite warnings of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks among dairy cattle, raw milk enthusiasts say they will continue to drink unpasteurized milk. Despite warnings of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks among dairy cattle, raw milk enthusiasts say they will continue to drink unpasteurized milk.
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The rage epidemic: is our modern world fuelling aggression?
Read More After the video of Peter Abbott screaming road-rage abuse through a car window went viral, we ask what’s behind the fury so many feel – and express Last week a video showing 60-year-old Peter Abbott screaming abuse at TV producer Samantha Isaacs gained a viral audience, after Abbott was found guilty at Poole…
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Calmes: Our elections have integrity. These politicians do not
Read More Of all Trump’s shattered norms, the refusal to commit to accept election results is the most corrosive to American democracy. Of all Trump’s shattered norms, the refusal to commit to accept election results is the most corrosive to American democracy.
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Catalans vote to gauge push for split or reconciliation with Spain
Read MoreOpinion polls suggest a comfortable lead for a candidate backed by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.Opinion polls suggest a comfortable lead for a candidate backed by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
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When is Buddha’s birthday and how is it celebrated?
Read More Countries in South and Southeast Asia celebrate Buddha’s birthday on the full moon Countries in South and Southeast Asia celebrate Buddha’s birthday on the full moon
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‘It lowers inhibition’: how saunas are challenging UK pubs as the place to meet
Read More With venues sprouting, what was once a niche industry is sharing ideas on creating new community spaces Delegates to the UK’s first ever sauna conference will file out after the final panel discussion facing a choice of where to carry on the conversations: bar or sauna? The queue for the latter may well…
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Ukraine’s Lomachenko knocks out Kambosos to win IBF lightweight crown
Read MoreTwo-time Olympic gold medallist ‘Loma’ stopped home favourite George Kambosos in the 11th round of the fight in Perth.Two-time Olympic gold medallist ‘Loma’ stopped home favourite George Kambosos in the 11th round of the fight in Perth.
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Rocket from Gaza hits residential building in Israel’s Ashkelon
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Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix grind out draw in A-League Men semi-final
Read MoreVictory and Phoenix locked on 0-0 after first leg at AAMI ParkHosts had 20 shots to the Nix’s six but could not break deadlock Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix have it all to play for after a cagey 0-0 draw in the first leg of their A-League Men semi-final at AAMI Park. In a…
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Starmer has laid out his plan to tackle asylum. Will it actually work? | Sunder Katwala
Read More The Labour leader confirmed he would scrap the Rwanda scheme in his Dover speech, then confusingly blurred his own argument Could Keir Starmer “Make Asylum Boring Again”? That would be the ultimate test of success for his claim that he can grip the issue that has caused Rishi Sunak more trouble than any…
