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4 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on West Bank's Nur Shams camp, health ministry says

RAMALLAH (Reuters) - At least four people were killed in an Israeli strike on the West Bank's Nur Shams refugee camp, the Palestinian health ministry said on Tuesday. In its statement, the Israeli army said an "aircraft struck a terrorist cell in the area of Nur Shams while they planted an explosive device." (Reporting by Ali Sawafta; writing by Muhammad Al Gebaly; editing by Jonathan Oatis and

2024-07-02T21:16:51Z

Police search for white SUV after gunshots fired

Greater Manchester Police say no-one was injured after the attack in Jane Street, Weaste.

2024-07-02T20:27:38Z

China and the Philippines hold crucial talks to ease tensions after intense clash in disputed waters

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — China and the Philippines held a crucial meeting Tuesday to try to ease mounting tensions following their worst confrontation in the disputed South China Sea that sparked fears of a wider conflict that could involve the United States. There was no mention of any major agreement, however, after the daylong meeting in Manila that could prevent a repeat of the June 17 clash at Second Thomas Shoal which caused injuries to...

2024-07-02T16:53:43Z

UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Tuesday that an order by Israel for Palestinians to evacuate areas of Khan Younis and Rafah was the largest such edict in the Gaza Strip since 1.1 million people were told to leave the north of the enclave in October. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Monday's evacuation order applies to about a third of Gaza and initial estimates by the

2024-07-02T17:31:13Z

Brother 'tried to save' missing boy, 14, from water

Daniel Halliday's family has released a statement saying his disappearance is their "worst fear".

2024-07-02T13:56:42Z

Protest after Pakistan Christian given blasphemy death sentence

Pakistan minority rights campaigners protested Tuesday after a Christian man was sentenced to death for sharing an allegedly blasphemous TikTok post. "Day by day, Pakistan is becoming a country where minorities aren't safe anymore," said Christian pastor Ghazala Shafiq.

2024-07-02T13:05:36Z

A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years

More than 100 people were killed in a stampede Tuesday in northern India following a Hindu religious gathering, making it one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years. Thousands had gathered at a makeshift tent for a religious event led by a Hindu preacher in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state. The victims were crushed to death as they rushed to leave. Video of the aftermath showed the structure appeared to have collapsed, and...

2024-07-02T20:19:09Z

Child rapist 'destroyed the person I could have been'

A woman says she rarely spoke about Kevin Perry's abuse, but spent years "being ashamed and embarrassed".

2024-07-02T13:26:34Z

Is a Third World War coming? The accurate predictions of Our Lady of Fatima explained

Every year, millions of pilgrims roam to the Sanctuary of Fátima in Portugal. This is where it's said that in 1917 the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children and revealed three secretes to them. Not only that, but Fátima is also the spot where a crowd witnessed the "Miracle of the Sun," attributed to the Virgin Mary, who then became known as Our Lady of Fátima. But how much do we know about these apparitions and miracles? Click through the gallery to find out.

2024-01-23T16:13:27Z

Egypt set to change finance, foreign and supply ministers

CAIRO (Reuters) -Egypt is expected to change its foreign, finance, petroleum, electricity and supply ministers in a long-awaited cabinet overhaul, with Ahmed Kouchouk promoted to lead the finance ministry, state TV said on Tuesday. Kouchouk was serving as a deputy to Mohamed Maait, who as finance minister since 2018 played a central role in Egypt's negotiations with the International Monetary

2024-07-02T17:20:48Z

Ex-Boys' Brigade leader jailed for child sex abuse

Craig Menzies from Glasgow abused seven boys in his care between 1986 and 2004.

2024-07-02T13:26:33Z

Norwegian man accused of spying for China appears in court

By Nora Buli and Isabelle Yr Carlsson OSLO (Reuters) -A Norwegian man appeared in an Oslo court on Tuesday to face accusations of espionage on behalf of China and will be detained for an initial four weeks, a police official said, in the latest case involving alleged spying by China in Europe. The man, who was not named, was arrested on Monday by the Norwegian Security Police Service (PST) at

2024-07-02T17:56:23Z

Taiwan says China's coast guard has detained a Taiwanese fishing vessel and demands its release

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan said the Chinese coast guard boarded a Taiwanese fishing boat Tuesday before steering it to a port in mainland China, and demanded that Beijing release the vessel. The Tachinman 88 was intercepted by two Chinese vessels Tuesday evening near the Kinmen archipelago, which lies a short distance off China’s coast but is controlled by Taiwan, Taiwanese maritime authorities said in a statement. Taiwan dispatched three...

2024-07-02T19:48:21Z

Search concluded after bomb squad called to home

A 51 year-old man is released on bail as inquiries continue.

2024-07-02T17:42:43Z

Dramatic moment Aimee Betro is arrested by cops in Armenia

Dramatic CCTV shows the moment plain-clothes Armenian police officers led Aimee Betro away from her flat this morning.

2024-07-02T14:47:19Z

France probes Chad leader over luxury clothing spending

French prosecutors have ordered an inquiry into allegations that Chad's president embezzled public funds to splurge on luxury clothing from Paris, a source close to the case said Tuesday. French investigative outlet Mediapart published in December a story in which it alleged that the Chadian leader, through two bank transfers, spent more than 900,000 euros ($965,000) on suits, shirts and other luxury items from the French capital.

2024-07-02T17:34:21Z

Indian worker's employer arrested for murder in Italy

Italian police Tuesday arrested the employer of an Indian farm labourer who was left on the road to die after a work accident that severed his arm and crushed his legs. Singh, who was 31 and working without legal papers, had his arm sliced off by a machine which also crushed his legs.

2024-07-02T13:43:22Z

British businessman, 44, found dead with head injuries at Greek island

Greek officials yesterday confirmed that they have ruled out any criminal case and that his cause of death was accidental drowning, news outlet Protothema reports.

2024-07-02T16:35:47Z

Revealing the CIA's controversial history

Previously known as the Office of Strategic Services, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a crucial role in covert operations during and after World War II. Today, the CIA is infamous for its alleged disregard for federal and international laws, with rumors suggesting that it undertakes projects not even privy to the President of the United States. Indeed, the secretive organization has been involved in various shady activities, including overthrowing governments, orchestrating false flag operations, and introducing highly addictive drugs into the US. And as declassified covert CIA operations come to light, they make for riveting dissemination. Intrigued? Keep reading to discover more about these clandestine endeavors.

2024-01-08T13:05:52Z

Man dies after being pulled from lake

The alarm was raised when an empty motorboat was spotted on the water.

2024-07-02T20:57:51Z

Fake Irish heiress Marianne Smyth is extradited to the UK

A judge in Maine ruled that there was sufficient evidence for extradition of the American, who accusers say has also fashioned herself as a witch, a psychic and a friend to Hollywood stars.

2024-07-02T16:05:35Z

Arizona mother vanishes after going out for a jog and a swim

Kelly Paduchowski, 45, was reported as a missing person at 7.30pm on June 30 after she went for a run and swim at the Campbell Mesa Loop Trails during the day

2024-07-02T15:20:27Z

City's first female black bus driver to close shop

Maxine Duffus says becoming a bus driver allowed her to pursue her dream of running a boutique.

2024-07-02T16:57:11Z

Putin 'to deploy thousands of North Korean soldiers' to attack Ukraine

Russia has already used tunnels twice in the conflict, in Avdiivka and Toretsk, says United Ukraine analyst Aleksey Kushch, who has warned of a Putin bid to break the war 'deadlock' by digging.

2024-07-02T12:32:53Z

US deported Chinese migrants on charter flight, Homeland Security says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States deported Chinese people who sought to enter the country illegally back to China over the weekend in the first large charter flight since 2018, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday. The department did not specify how many people were on the flight. The United States and China are working on reducing illegal migration and combating human

2024-07-02T19:36:37Z

Police praise parents as killer nurse Lucy Letby convicted

Lucy Letby is convicted of attempting to murder a baby girl in February 2016 when she worked as a nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit. She was convicted of attempting to murder the child, referred as Baby K, following a retrial.

2024-07-02T20:03:08Z

Historical documents that changed the world

Some of the most defining moments in world history have been recorded in reports, acts, and manifestos—documents that serve as written proof of the changes or actions that have influenced society and the way we live. This evidence ranges from ancient ink on papyrus to digital transcripts published on the internet, with much of it signed off by individuals of enormous power and influence. Click on and read through the historical documents that changed the world.

2024-06-07T17:52:47Z

'Consider ceasefire soon, Zelenski'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban asked Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky during his visit to Kiev to consider a quick cease-fire. After all, that could speed up peace talks, according to Putin's Hungarian sympathizer. The Hungarian prime minister went on to say that his country would like to have much better bilateral relations with Ukraine and that his country is ready to participate in the modernization of Ukraine's economy. Orban is...

2024-07-02T12:11:23Z

BBC presenter David Aaronovitch tweets 'I'd have Trump murdered'

BBC radio presenter David Aaronovitch sparked anger after saying that US President Joe Biden should have Donald Trump 'murdered'.

2024-07-02T13:05:12Z

5,000 soldiers sue over MoD payroll hack by Chinese hackers

Thousands of Armed Forces personnel are to launch legal action over their data being compromised by Chinese state hackers.

2024-07-02T21:21:22Z

Turkey closes Syria border after violence flares in both countries

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Daren Butler AMMAN/ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkey closed its main border crossings into northwest Syria on Tuesday after Turkish troops came under fire from Syrians angered by violence against their compatriots in Turkey, a Syrian opposition source and residents said. In Turkey, police detained 474 people involved in attacks targeting the Syrian community across the

2024-07-02T18:21:21Z

Labour 'virtually certain' to win a bigger majority than 1997

A new MRP study by Survation, published within the final 48 hours of campaigning, predicted Labour would win 484 seats at this week's general election .

2024-07-02T16:35:54Z

Woman regrets resigning her job and leaving Singapore after finding food in Canada more expensive

SINGAPORE: A woman who relocated from Singapore to Canada took to social media to express... The post Woman regrets resigning her job and leaving Singapore after finding food in Canada more expensive appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

2024-07-02T10:24:35Z

Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage with new bill

By Umaru Fofana FREETOWN (Reuters) - Sierra Leone officially banned child marriage on Tuesday with President Julius Maada Bio signing into law a bill to end the practice that remains widespread. Advocates hope the new legislation will better protect girls in Sierra Leone, around a third of whom are married before they turn 18, increasing the maternal death rate due to the physical risks they

2024-07-02T21:21:26Z

Satellite images reveal four Chinese spy stations stationed in Cuba

The 'electronic eavesdropping' facilities, located just 100 miles off the coast of Florida, could allow China to scoop up a 'treasure trove of data' from U.S. military bases.

2024-07-02T20:27:52Z

EUAN McCOLM: Nationalists ill-prepared for painful lesson about losing

Unless every opinion poll over the past year has been wrong, swathes of nationalists will, in the early hours of Friday morning, begin to learn a painful and - for many of them - novel lesson about democracy.

2024-07-02T20:06:08Z

Wales' key general election battlegrounds to watch

Could Wales lose four of its previous Welsh secretaries in one night?

2024-07-02T22:13:17Z

Mexican gang fight leaves pile of bodies

Officials found 19 bodies in and around a dumper truck abandoned in southern Chiapas state.

2024-07-02T12:39:05Z

Thousands flee their homes as Israeli forces bomb southern Gaza

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mohammad Salem CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) -Israeli forces bombarded several areas of the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday and thousands of Palestinians fled their homes in what could be part of a final push of Israel's intensive military operations in nine months of war. Eight Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded, health officials said. Israel's military said that two

2024-07-02T18:21:18Z

Philippines to be 'relentless' in protecting interests in South China Sea, it says

By Mikhail Flores and Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday of the need to "restore trust" and "rebuild confidence" to better manage maritime disputes, even as Manila told its neighbour it will be "relentless" in protecting its interests in the South China Sea. The Philippine foreign ministry said it had "frank and constructive" discussions with China on the

2024-07-02T14:55:42Z

Witness appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash

The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was declared dead at the scene on Tuesday night.

2024-07-02T15:11:55Z

Man charged with $7million Ponzi scheme drowns before his trial

A Canadian man accused of running a $7.8 million Ponzi scheme has drowned in a British Columbia river seven months before his trial was set to kick off in Edmonton.

2024-07-02T14:35:21Z

Boy, 17, dies during school trip to the beach

The 17-year-old boy died in hospital after the incident at West Wittering beach, police say.

2024-07-02T18:27:20Z

You won't believe these bizarre prison rules and regulations

Serving time can be a very different experience depending on where you are in the world and which prison you end up in. Of course, being incarcerated is by no means a pleasant experience. Some institutions can make it a little bit more bearable for inmates, while others can make the experience not only unpleasant but dangerous. In this gallery, we explore some of the most bizarre prison rules and regulations from around the world, both past and present. Click on and prepare to be surprised.

2024-05-06T10:10:15Z

Dozens crushed to death in stampede at Hindu religious gathering

Dozens of worshippers were confirmed dead and more injured after being crushed to death in a stampede in northern India. The tragedy happened at a Hindu religious gathering, there are now fears the toll could rise according to government medics.

2024-07-02T13:17:09Z

Forensic police at Airbnb where Jay Slater was last seen reports Nick Pisa

MailOnline's Nick Pisa reports that forensic police are attending the Airbnb where missing teen Jay Slater was last seen, despite the search being called off to find the missing 19-year-old.

2024-07-02T14:47:19Z

More than 200 candidates pull out of French run-off to foil far right

Mass exit aims to deny parliamentary wins in final vote that could give far right first government since World War II.

2024-07-02T18:32:45Z

Yemen's Houthis claim attack on vital target in Israel's Haifa

CAIRO (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday that they, along with the Islamic resistance in Iraq, have conducted a joint military operation, attacking a vital target in Israel's Haifa. The military operation has been carried out with "a number of winged missiles," Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a televised statement, without identifying the target that was attacked. The

2024-07-02T20:01:31Z

Man posing as woman living in Japan detained for hurling online insults at China and its people

Man claims to be living in Japan, says has tax office job in China, hateful posts spark flood of complaints A man who claimed to be a female student from the mainland studying in Japan and took to the X social media platform to insult China and its people has been detained by police. The man, who used the alias Avianca, claimed to be living in the ...

2024-07-02T12:31:42Z

Vote to give SNP 'historic hammering', urges Ruth Davidson

Scots voters should seize their chance to give the SNP a 'historic hammering' in tomorrow's General Election , Ruth Davidson has said.

2024-07-02T21:06:17Z