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Descendants of Auschwitz death camp's survivors describe their trauma

Hans Jürgen Höss, 87, delivers perhaps one of the most bewildering lines ever captured on film when he says: 'I had a really lovely and idyllic childhood in Auschwitz'

Four coaches damaged in Larne arson attack

The incident happened in the Victoria Road area in the early hours of Sunday.

Labour MP calls in specialist police after 'sledgehammer home attack'

A Labour MP has called out the 'toxicity' in British politics after some 'idiots' took a 'sledgehammer' to his home last night.

Junior doctor says he’s scheduled to work 110 hours/week but told to under-report it

SINGAPORE: A junior doctor from Singapore shared on social media that he is scheduled to... The post Junior doctor says he’s scheduled to work 110 hours/week but told to under-report it appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

One Samouni brother comes home in Gaza, recalls months of Israeli torture

His younger brothers are still held by Israel, while he came home exhausted and in pain after months of torture.

A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West Africa’s divided regional bloc Sunday asked Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye to have a dialogue with the three military junta-led member states to try to reunite the region whose stability has been under threat following their decision to leave the group in January. At its summit in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, the bloc — known as ECOWAS — appointed Faye as its envoy to meet with Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, which...

Yale professor sounds the alarm: World War III could be closer than we think

New PM Keir Starmer begins a triumphal tour of UK

The new Labour Prime Minister was seen protected by an aide's umbrella as he carried a black suitcase while leaving Downing Street in a downpour.

Combat footage showed a gripping battle between Ukrainian M2 Bradley and two Russian vehicles

French leftists win most seats in France's legislative elections

The New Popular Front (NFP) alliance was on course to have 172-215 MPs with Macron's alliance on 150-180 seats and the far-right National Rally (RN) on 115-155, pollster said.

Angela Rayner to split time between London and new Manchester office

Following Labour's general election victory, Ms Rayner was appointed both Deputy PM and Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Prison inmate freed early was involved in police chase days later

Daylan Corrigan, 27, served just two months of a 10 month sentence but within a short time was arrested again for dangerous driving - the same offence for which he was jailed in March.

Call for investigation after 'huge' road closure delays

A Cumbria road which was due to be closed for seven weeks is still shut a year on.

Outer London concerns as Tories lose MPs

There are concerns that with a Labour mayor and government, the concerns of Tory voters in outer London may be overlooked.

Teenage sisters drown after being swept away at deadly beach

Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, traveled from their home in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn on Friday for a beach day and were swept out to sea by a strong current.

French leftist leader Melenchon says left 'ready to govern'

The French left is "ready to govern", divisive hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon said Sunday, after predictions showed a broad left-wing alliance could be the largest group in parliament ahead of the far right. Communist leader Fabien Roussel, who lost his seat in the first round, said the left would rise up to the task ahead.

Children staying out until early hours, say police

Callington Police said they have seen a rise in young people staying out until the early hours.

Pro-Palestinian protesters surround car carrying Sir Keir Starmer

Demonstrators held Palestinian flags and attempted to block the Labour leader's car as he left Bute House following his meeting with First Minister of Scotland John Swinney.

Firefighters tackle swimming pool fire in Devon

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was in the boiler room of a swimming pool.

West Africa bloc warns of 'disintegration' after juntas solidify split

The West African bloc ECOWAS on Sunday warned the region faced "disintegration" after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union. "Our region is facing the risk of disintegration," he warned.

Starmer and Modi want to reach a free trade agreement soon

Britain’s new prime minister Keir Starmer and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, agreed on one... The post Starmer and Modi want to reach a free trade agreement soon appeared first on The Independent News.

Two Indian soldiers, six rebels killed in Kashmir gun battles

Authorities in the disputed territory say they ‘carried out two different operations’ in two villages in Kulgam.

Starmer vows to 'work constructively' with Scottish government

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Sunday to "work constructively" with Scotland's nationalist government as he kicked off a trip aimed at improving ties between London and the UK's devolved nations. Starmer met with Scotland's First Minister and leader of the pro-separatist Scottish National Party (SNP) John Swinney in Edinburgh, promising to "reset" a relationship that has at times turned sour in recent years.

Two teenagers killed in motorbike crash

Police say they believe both boys, said to be aged 13 and 17, were riding one motorbike.

Argentina's Milei to speak at right-wing Bolsonaro rally in Brazil

By Anderson Coelho BALNEARIO CAMBORIU, Brazil (Reuters) -Argentinian President Javier Milei is set to speak on Sunday at a right-wing event in Brazil, after having met conservative politicians in the country, potentially placing a further strain on relations between the two neighboring nations. Milei arrived on Saturday at the beach resort of Balneario Camboriu in southern Brazil, where the CPAC

Suspect charged in weapons offense in Oct. 7 Nukhba killing case, two suspects released

According to media reports, one of the suspects is held for looting weapons and other weapons offenses until the end of the legal proceedings, while the other two suspects were released.

Mayor calls on PM for Northern Powerhouse commitment

The Greater Manchester mayor calls on the government to support plans for a new railway to Liverpool.

Prime Minister says Labour government will "deliver for Scotland" as he visits Edinburgh

Sir Keir Starmer said his Labour government would "deliver for Scotland" as he visited Edinburgh. The Prime Minister joined Anas Sarwar in Edinburgh at the start of a two-day trip which will also take in Northern Ireland and Wales.

Appeal for young victim of assault to come forward

A man has been arrested after a teenager was allegedly hit by a car and assaulted by the driver.

Three children vanish in Australia after being 'taken in a car'

Queensland Police have issued an urgent amber alert for three children who went missing yesterday who they say might be at significant risk.

Junta states' exit hangs over West African summit

A West African leaders' summit opened amid political turmoil on Sunday after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union at a rival meeting. Several West African leaders have called for the resumption of dialogue and Sunday's summit was the first for Senegal's new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who said in May that reconciliation was possible.

Iranian President Pezeshkian will not open a new chapter for Iran-Israel relations

The Iranian regime is not just the president and President Masoud Pezeshkian will not have much power to recast Iran’s role in the region.

David Lammy targets 'closer partnership' with the EU

The new Foreign Secretary is making his first trip abroad as Britain's top diplomat following his party's thumping general election win.

Rob Burrow's funeral cortege arrives at private crematorium

The former Leeds Rhinos star's funeral is being held in a private service at Pontefract Crematorium which is being attended by 161 invited guests. Burrow passed away 'peacefully' aged 41 at hospital on June 2.

What is the New Popular Front and who will be PM of a divided assembly?

The left-wing alliance gained the biggest share of votes but was still short of an outright majority.

Minister rejects Tony Blair's ID card call

Sir Tony, who launched an ID card scheme when he was PM, says they could help control migration.

Inside the mystery death of mum-of-one who plunged from car park

EXCLUSIVE: A bereaved mother has said she will not rest until police get to the bottom of her daughter's death. Jamie Smith, 23, a mother-of-one, died after plunging off a car park last year.

MP's call to end politician abuse after home attacked

The Stretford and Urmston Labour MP says on social media someone took a sledgehammer to his home.

Missing girl, 17, is found dead in woods near busy road

A 17-year-old missing girl has been found dead in the woods near a busy road as a minor is charged with her murder.

Keir Starmer arriving in NI on first visit as prime minister

The overnight visit will see the Labour leader continue his tour of the UK after travelling to Scotland earlier on Sunday.

Hamas waits for Israeli response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) -Hamas is waiting for a response from Israel on its ceasefire proposal, two officials from the Palestinian group said on Sunday, five days after it accepted a key part of a U.S. plan aimed at ending the nine-month-old war in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to hold consultations on Sunday on the next steps in negotiating the

Israeli protesters urging Gaza deal block roads

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Protests aimed at pressuring the Israeli government to reach a hostage deal with Hamas began across the country on Sunday, with demonstrators blocking roads and picketing at the homes of government ministers. Protests began at 6:29 am (0329 GMT), corresponding to the time of Hamas' Oct. 7 assault on Israel, according to Israeli media. The demonstrators took to the streets,

Father of missing Jay Slater says the investigation 'stinks'

Warren Slater, 58, spoke out about the investigation after completing a gruelling eight-hour search in 25C heat under in a remote valley where Jay Slater's phone last pinged on June 17.

Tributes paid after cyclist dies in road collision

The man in his 70s, named by his running and cycling clubs as Arthur Whiston, died at the scene.

Two charged with murdering 14-year-old girl

A man and woman are due to appear before magistrates accused of killing the girl on Friday.

French and foreign politicians react to French election upset

PARIS (Reuters) -Following are reactions to the upset results of France's parliamentary election on Sunday. The country was on course for a hung parliament with the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) coming first, ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's centrists and the far-right National Rally (RN). PRIME MINISTER GABRIEL ATTAL "Tonight, the (political) extremes have no absolute majority, thanks

Rishi Sunak ran out of things to do - ex-minister

Ex-Conservative MP George Eustice criticises a "very poorly executed campaign" by Rishi Sunak.

Support for WP MPs’ warnings against “Singapore washing”

SINGAPORE: In Parliament this week, Workers’ Party MPs from Sengkang GRC Louis Chua and Jamus... The post Support for WP MPs’ warnings against “Singapore washing” appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

Starmer wanted U.K. ‘weaned off’ China, now move to overhaul relationship

The Chinese Foreign Ministry greeted Labour’s victory in the UK elections with the hope of... The post Starmer wanted U.K. ‘weaned off’ China, now move to overhaul relationship appeared first on The Independent News.

Pope decries populists, warns democracy is in bad health

TRIESTE, Italy (Reuters) -Pope Francis denounced populist politics and what he called "the dross of ideology" on Sunday, warning that democracy was not in good shape in many parts of the world. The 87-year-old pope was in the northeastern city of Trieste for a flying visit, his fourth trip within Italy in just over two months as he prepares for a 12-day journey across Asia in September, the