Rishi Sunak 'determined' to confront rising anti-semitism in country

Rishi Sunak has said Jews should 'never feel unsafe to go into town' as he visited a north London synagogue and pledged to crack down on anti-Israel marches if re-elected.

Reform candidate defects to Tories over racism row

Liam Booth-Isherwood ditches his campaign citing "reports of racism" in the party.

Church forced to apologize after publishing concerning ad in bulletin

Ascension Catholic Church is Chesterfield, Missouri made national news this week over an alarming advertisement published in its bulletin. The parish has since retracted the ad.

Council warns students over cannabis parties

Neighbours report cannabis use and loud, late night parties as the academic year ends.

Dozens dead or injured after Russian drone strikes Ukraine town

Dozens dead or injured after Russian drone strikes southeastern Ukraine town. At least 7 were killed, including two children, and a further 31 were injured when a Russian missile struck the Ukrainian town of Vilniansk.

One dead in shooting at Turkish wedding in France

Gunmen opened fire on guests at a venue in Thionville, north east France killing a man in his 30s.

Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Kamel Hamdan CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) -Israeli forces advanced further on Sunday into the Shejaia neighbourhood of northern Gaza and also pushed deeper into western and central Rafah in the south, killing at least six Palestinians and destroying several homes, residents said. Israeli tanks, which moved back into Shejaia four days ago, fired shells towards several houses,

30 deadly dangers hiding in your home

Avoid these common accidents in the home from electric shocks, falling furniture, knife injuries and tripping rugs to black mould and dangerous bouncy castles

Bolivian president orchestrated a 'self-coup,' political rival Evo Morales claims

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Former President Evo Morales on Sunday accused his political ally-turned-rival President Luis Arce of deceiving Bolivians by staging a “self-coup” last week to earn political points among the electorate, marking a sharp downturn in an already fraught relationship. Morales was initially among the country's most powerful voices to say the approximately 200 members of the military who marched on Bolivia's government palace...

Myanmar central bank denies UN report on weapons transactions

(Reuters) -Myanmar's central bank denied a U.N. report that the country's military government can still access money and weapons for its war against anti-coup forces, saying financial institutions under the bank's supervision followed prescribed procedures. The Central Bank of Myanmar "expressed our strong objection to the U.N. Special Rapporteur’s report", it said in a statement published in a

Former opposition parties get 12 ministries in S.Africa's new govt

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new government on Sunday with the former opposition parties getting 12 out of 32 portfolios after the ruling ANC lost its outright parliamentary majority. He was re-elected for a second full term last week, to lead what his humbled ANC calls a government of national unity (GNU), having lost its outright majority in the May 29 general election.

ABC's embarrassing blunder over Australia's new Governor-General

The ABC has suffered an embarrassing blunder ahead of the swearing in of Australia's new Governor-General.

Shopkeepers urge action over 'spiralling' shoplifting

Shopkeepers say thefts occur daily and call on the next government to tackle the issue.

Who's who in the UK general election

The United Kingdom heads to the polls on Thursday in a general election that is expected to see the main opposition Labour party return to power after 14 years. He heads the hard-right Reform UK party, whose poll numbers indicate it could deprive the Conservatives of several key seats needed to win re-election.

Bizarre marriage and divorce laws from around the world

Marriage and divorce laws vary from country to country, and even from state to state in countries such as the United States. Some of these laws are pretty archaic, while others are just plain bizarre. Without further ado, you may now click through the gallery and discover the wackiest marriage and divorce laws from around the world.

Russia attacks Ukraine's two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv

(Reuters) -Russian forces attacked Ukraine's two largest cities on Sunday, with missile fragments falling on a suburban Kyiv apartment building and a guided bomb killing one person in Kharkiv. More than 28 months into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces maintain regular attacks on Ukrainian cities as well as on energy infrastructure. Attacks on Kyiv are less frequent than other cities,

Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia said on Monday it had more than doubled the visa fee for international students, the latest move by the government to rein in record migration that has intensified pressure on an already tight housing market. From July 1, the international student visa fee has risen to A$1,600 ($1,068) from A$710, while visitor visa holders and students with temporary

Instant karma as man kicks hotel door before walking up to reception

A man was caught on camera kicking in the door to a Marriott hotel. The video shows him shattering the glass with punches before kicking the door multiple times.

Nat Barr grills Police Minister over response to alleged DV murder

Mother-of-three, Sarah Miles, was found unconscious with head injuries before dying at her Johnston Street home at Casino, in northern NSW , at 2.30am on Saturday.

Close calls from space: Asteroids that almost hit our planet

A large meteor, 10 times more powerful than the Hiroshima atomic bomb, exploded in the Earth's atmosphere on December 18, 2018. But it was not until recently that this discovery was made. The explosion was detected by a US military satellite, and then referred to NASA. Incidents like this one are not uncommon, which makes us wonder: how close have we been to being hit? According to records, we've had a few close calls. Take a look!

Exclusive-US pushes for Boeing to plead guilty in connection with fatal crashes, sources say

By Mike Spector and Chris Prentice (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department is pushing for Boeing to plead guilty to a criminal charge after finding the planemaker violated a settlement over fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people, two people familiar with the matter said on Sunday. The DOJ and Boeing are slated to have a call later in the day, according to a third source.

Sudan’s RSF claims it has captured a key city in the southeast

The army does not dispute RSF’s statement, but says the fighting is ongoing in Singa, the capital of Sennar state.

North Korea says US, South Korea and Japan developing ‘Asian NATO’

The claim comes after Washington, Seoul and Tokyo began joint military exercises on Thursday.

Indonesian band takes stand for Taiwan’s migrant workers

Southern Riot mix poetry and punk to create songs that rail against the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers.

Tories call for probe into claims of Russian election interference

Oliver Dowden , the Deputy Prime Minister, has responded to claims that five co-ordinated Facebook pages have been spouting Kremlin talking points.

Activists' plot to 'rescue' animals from RSPCA assured farms

Campaigners from the group Animal Rising hope to 'mobilise and train' more than 200 volunteers to take part in the 'huge open rescue' at undisclosed locations.

Fire station open days planned across Surrey

The first hour is open to those with special educational needs.

The Latest | France's first-round voting ends. Bardella calls for rejection of 'dangerous far left'

France held the first round of an early parliamentary election on Sunday that could bring the country's first far-right government since Nazi occupation during World War II. The second round will come on July 7. The outcome of the vote is highly uncertain. Turnout is unusually high. Three major political blocs are: The far-right National Rally, President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and the New Popular Front coalition that includes...

Factbox-Key party figures to know in the French election campaign

PARIS (Reuters) -France is the closest it has been to having a far-right government since World War Two, with the anti-immigrant National Rally (RN) riding high in opinion polls ahead of the first round of snap parliamentary elections on Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament and called the election after his centrist Together alliance was trounced by the RN in European elections.

Guided bomb attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills one, injures eight, officials say

(Reuters) - Russian forces attacked the centre of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second- largest city, with a guided bomb, killing one person, injuring eight and setting ablaze buildings and vehicles, officials said. Mayor Ihor Terekhov, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the bomb hit near the city centre, triggering a fire. He put the death toll at one, with an 8-month-old infant among the injured.

A propane tank explosion in western Turkey has killed 5 people and injured 63 others

ISTANBUL (AP) — A propane tank explosion at a restaurant in the western Turkish city of Izmir on Sunday left five people dead and 63 others injured, authorities said. Security cameras recorded the explosion, which devastated the street and caused minor damage to surrounding buildings. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on social media that dozens of rescue personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene. Izmir Gov. Suleyman Elban...

Soldier or scholar: Who is the better Jew?

History is not static; times change, conditions change, and we have to adapt to those changes.

Light aircraft crash lands at airfield

Firefighters and ambulance crews went to the crash, which happened on Saturday at Beccles.

Sunak describes antisemitism as a 'sickness' in visit to synagogue

Rishi Sunak speaks at the Machzike Hadath Synagogue in Golders Green while on the campaign trail. The Prime Minister also said there had been a "shocking increase in antisemitism here in our country" after the October 7 attacks, and added: "This antisemitism is a sickness and I am determined to confront it."

Suspected North Korean ties to Ukraine conflict alarm Pentagon

Taliban govt. representatives meet UN, Afghanistan envoys in Doha

Representatives of Afghanistan's Taliban government began meetings on Sunday with UN officials as they attended talks in Doha with special envoys to the Central Asian country for the first time, a UN spokesperson said. "Preparatory discussions have begun with the UN meeting separately with many of the special envoys in attendance and with the Taliban representatives," the UN spokesperson, who asked not to be named, told AFP. UN officials and...

Labour describes 'critical few days' ahead of General Election

Labour's National Campaign Coordinator Pat McFadden says that it is a 'critical few days' for the party ahead of the General Election. He warned that people should not make assumptions about the outcome of the election.

Mother-of-three allegedly killed in domestic violence attack

Sarah Miles was found unconscious with head injuries before dying at her Johnston Street home at Casino, in north NSW, at 2.30am on Saturday.

Seven dead after storms lash France, Switzerland and Italy

Ferocious storms and torrential rains that lashed France, Switzerland and Italy this weekend have left at least seven people dead, local authorities said on Sunday. Three people died after torrential rains triggered a landslide in southeastern Switzerland, police in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino said Sunday.

Shaming workers asking for a higher salary is “toxic,” Singaporean argues

SINGAPORE: A man recently took to social media to ask why people shame others, particularly... The post Shaming workers asking for a higher salary is “toxic,” Singaporean argues appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

Far right wins first round in France election, run-off horsetrading begins

By Juliette Jabkhiro and Layli Foroudi PARIS (Reuters) -Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party scored historic gains to win the first round of France's parliamentary election on Sunday, exit polls showed, but the final result will depend on days of horsetrading before next week's run-off. The RN was seen winning around 34% of the vote, exit polls from Ipsos, Ifop, OpinionWay and

David Cameron warns Keir Starmer will 'weaken Britain's defences'

The Foreign Secretary said he was 'really shocked' that Sir Keir had yet to match the Conservatives ' promise to raise defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urges support for Ukraine, EU and NATO in his farewell speech

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Long-serving Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urged his country to support Ukraine and international cooperation in his final address to his compatriots Sunday, as an inward-looking new government is set to take over the Netherlands in two days. “It is crucial that our country is embedded in the European Union and NATO. Together we are stronger than alone. Especially now,” the 57-year-old Rutte said from his office...

Shejaia reinvasion results in dozens of Hamas terrorists, tunnels eliminated

The operation is expected to last weeks as the IDF wraps up its operations in Rafah.

Immigration not a big issue in Wales, say Reform

Nigel Farage's party says immigration has been discussed more on the doorstep in England than Wales.

Explainer-Three-way run-offs and horse-trading: what happens next in French elections?

PARIS (Reuters) - Here's how the second round of France's parliamentary election on July 7 will work and the possible scenarios after exit polls showed Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party had won Sunday's first round. HOW DOES IT WORK? Elections for the 577 seats in France's National Assembly are a two-round process. In constituencies where no candidate won outright in the first

Analysis: France's far right now dominant political force

The right-wing National Rally is projected to top the first vote - but all is still to play for.

Outrage over knife killer's benefits

Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane is one of nearly 80 violent criminals at a high-security hospital who can claim state benefits, it was revealed last night.

Nigel Farage claims 'the bad apples are gone' after racism row

Nigel Farage claimed that comments made by a Reform UK canvasser were part of a "smear campaign" against the party as he said the "bad apples are gone" and "we'll never have them back". The party leader said Andrew Parker's remarks had been "used as the biggest smear against us". He told the rally: "Look, Reform is a new organisation. It's a start-up and there were requests put out for candidates to stand. "Have we had a few bad apples? We have, although to my knowledge nobody involved in an organised betting ring is standing for us, which is something." He added: "I have to say, the bad apples are gone. We'll never have them back."

Hezbollah, Hamas terror banners flown openly at NYC pro-Palestinian protest

WOL leader Nerdeen Kiswani was flanked by a banner of Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson Abu Obaida. At least three Hezbollah flags, four Hamas flags, and one Lions' Den flags were present.