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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

Talks with the Taliban - no women allowed

Diplomats say the first talks with Afghanistan's rulers since they seized power were productive.

2024-07-02T15:39:40Z

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

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

Boris Johnson appears to help Rishi Sunak stop 'Starmergeddon'

As Brits prepare to go to the polls in less than 48 hours, the Conservatives have pulled out their secret weapon in a last ditch bid to cling on to blue seats.

2024-07-02T21:21:37Z

Milwaukee Tools Used Forced Prison Labor to Make Tools, Says Lawsuit

A former political prisoner made the claim.

2024-07-02T12:35:23Z

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

'There are no winners in this case': Lucy Letby guilty of trying to kill baby girl

The retrial jury found her guilty of trying to murder the 'very premature' infant by dislodging her breathing tube in the early hours of 17 February 2016.

2024-07-02T17:28:35Z

Manhattan prosecutors agree to delay Trump's sentencing

Former President Donald Trump 's July 11 sentencing after 34-count conviction in Manhattan to be delayed.

2024-07-02T16:12:20Z

In Mexico, 19 bodies turn up in truck in increasingly restive state

(Reuters) -Mexican security officials found the bodies of 19 men piled into the back of a truck in southern Chiapas state, the local prosecutor's office said in a statement late Monday, with the victims allegedly linked to a gunfight between criminal gangs. Five of the men showed signs of gun shot wounds, and all were found in the back of a truck wearing dark clothing, tactical vests as well as

2024-07-02T15:25:45Z

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

Iran presidential contenders face hurdle of voter apathy

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) - The zealous anti-Westerner and the low-key moderate hoping to become Iran's next president could struggle to mobilise millions of supporters in Friday's run-off election amid voter apathy about a tightly-controlled contest. Over 60% of voters abstained from the June 28 ballot for a successor to Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash, a

2024-07-02T22:07:17Z

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

Tear gas, stones and flames as Kenya protesters say 'Ruto must go!'

By Jefferson Kahinju and Dicksy O'Biero NAIROBI/MOMBASA (Reuters) -Riot police fired tear gas grenades and charged at stone-throwing protesters in downtown Nairobi and across Kenya on Tuesday in the most widespread unrest since at least two dozen protesters died in clashes a week ago. The nationwide demonstrations signalled that President William Ruto had failed to appease a spontaneous youth

2024-07-02T21:11:29Z

Wales' key general election battlegrounds to watch

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

2024-07-02T22:13:17Z

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

Hungary's Orban urges ceasefire on Kyiv visit

He is a critic of Western support for Ukraine and is seen as the European leader closest to Russia's Vladimir Putin.

2024-07-02T19:10:06Z

Chaotic scenes as emergency crews respond to massive fire

Several demountables and shipping containers erupted into flames at the intersection of Wren Street and O'Connell Terrace in Bowen Hills in Brisbane just after 8.30pm on Tuesday night.

2024-07-02T11:49:45Z

Murder probe launched after wife of a former hockey star found dead

A man has been arrested after the woman - named locally as interior designer Joanne Samak, 42, - was discovered with injuries that 'were not survivable' at the £250,000 property in a picturesque spa town.

2024-07-02T22:06:33Z

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

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

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

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

At least 116 people killed in stampede at Hindu religious event in India

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -At least 116 people, many of them women and children, were killed in a stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India on Tuesday, authorities said, in one of the country's worst such tragedies in years. The stampede happened in a village in Hathras district in Utter Pradesh, about 200 km (125 miles) southeast of the national capital New Delhi, where authorities

2024-07-02T17:56:15Z

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

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

Welsh ministers try to stop ban on politicians lying

Minister warns law to make it illegal for politicians to lie could do more harm than good.

2024-07-02T12:56:27Z

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

Rishi Sunak says 'concerns' on delayed postal votes must be dealt with

Rishi Sunak stressed that 'every vote counts' on July 4 after anxiety was voiced across parties about Brits being disenfranchised.

2024-07-02T14:35:15Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dog shot dead after man and police officer bitten

Police firearm used to destroy the Akita breed after incident at house from which the dog escaped.

2024-07-02T15:41:52Z

Woman is arrested for inventing a fake 'missing' child

Stacey Dashay Marie Smith, 19, called police on Sunday claiming that her child was in a car that was stolen from 14000 block of Lasso Rock Drive.

2024-07-02T20:06:14Z

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

Good Samaritan is beaten to death trying to break up a fight

Dahal Umesh, 41, died in hospital on Tuesday morning after fighting for life since the beating by at least two people on Saturday night during a concert at a Top Golf in Nashville.

2024-07-02T20:06:10Z

Chinese badminton star, 17, DIES from cardiac arrest during a match as inquest opens into 40-second delay before treatment

Zhang Zhijie was playing at the Asia Junior Championships in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta on Sunday when he suddenly fell to the floor.

2024-07-02T16:31:37Z

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

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

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

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

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues

Protesters condemn police brutality amid deadly demonstrations over withdrawn tax bill, call for president to resign.

2024-07-02T17:04:54Z

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

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

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

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