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Students banned from camping in LSE atrium

They set up camp after the release of the student union's Assets in Apartheid report.

2024-06-28T21:12:01Z

Emperor of Japan plant tree during visit to Oxford University

Emperor Naruhito of Japan and his wife Empress Masako plant a cherry tree during a visit to Merton College in Oxford, during their state visit to the UK.

2024-06-28T22:47:38Z

Slavery, migration and jihadists - the issues as Mauritania votes

This election is a litmus test of Mauritania’s democracy after its first democratic transfer of power in 2019.

2024-06-28T23:27:18Z

Prom king, 17, mysteriously drowns in just 15ft of water at a lake

Ayden Beeson, 17, was swimming at a beach in Rathbun Lake in Moravia, Iowa , on Wednesday when he suddenly disappeared beneath the water.

2024-06-29T00:05:52Z

Macron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentum

PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron once appeared as a bold, young leader offering to revive France through radical pro-business, pro-European policies, leaving voters with “no reason anymore” to vote for the extremes. Seven years after he was first elected, his call for an early election weakens him at home and abroad, while the far right appears to be propelling to the verge of power. Macron, who has a presidential mandate until 2027, has...

2024-06-28T16:12:40Z

Kitesurfer dies in horrific shark attack

A kitesurfer has died in a tragic accident in New Caledonia, the French overseas territory. The kitesurfer, a 39-year-old man, was kitesurfing with a friend in Poindimié, on the north-east coast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia's main island. He got tangled in the ropes of his kite and ended up in the water. His friend wanted to rescue him, but he had to abandon his efforts when he was attacked by sharks. The prosecutor's investigation revealed...

2024-06-28T13:10:32Z

Fire engines race to BA flight that rejected takeoff at Gatwick Airport

It's understood that BA2279 rejected takeoff and fire services were deployed to monitor the aircraft's hot brakes.

2024-06-28T13:42:10Z

Serbia's green activists rally against Rio Tinto lithium project

LOZNICA, Serbia (Reuters) - Scores of people in western Serbia's town of Loznica rallied on Friday to protest the contested Rio Tinto lithium project in the Balkan country, fearing its development will damage the environment. Regarded as a critical material by the EU and the United States, lithium is used in batteries for EVs and mobile devices. In 2022, the Serbian government revoked licences

2024-06-28T20:10:30Z

U.S. offers deportation relief to further 309,000 Haitians

By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration will expand deportation relief and work permits to an estimated 309,000 Haitians in the country already, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Friday. The administration will expand access to the Temporary Protected Status program to Haitians through February 2026 due to violence and security issues in Haiti that limit

2024-06-28T21:00:49Z

President of France's National Film Board Gets Three-Year Sentence on Sexual Assault Charges

Dominique Boutonnat, the president of France’s National Film Board, the CNC, has been found guilty on sexual assault charges and received a three-year sentence, two of which will be suspended. Boutonnat has stepped down from the CNC in the wake of Friday’s verdict and will be replaced by Olivier Henrard. Boutonnat is not expected to […]

2024-06-28T16:33:07Z

Hull funeral probe: Anger over police chief claims

Families have spoken out after reports of alleged comments made by Humberside's chief constable.

2024-06-28T17:11:05Z

I got stuck in pub after closing - burglary suspect

Officers were called to the London Stone pub in Church Street, Staines, in the early hours.

2024-06-28T17:26:09Z

Irish teacher Enoch Burke released from prison

The teacher is released after spending more than 400 days in Mountjoy Prison.

2024-06-28T16:41:24Z

Albanian family used ladder to steal Raheem Sterling's £300k Rolexes

The gang targeted the homes of wealthy footballers across Surrey, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire, one of which belonged to the Chelsea player.

2024-06-28T14:34:20Z

'The old man v. the con man' - the US debate debacle and Israel, Ukraine

If the debate set off domestic alarm bells in the Democratic Party, then it did so as well among the international community, as the fate of global crises often hinges on who sits in the White House.

2024-06-28T13:32:42Z

Japan protests alleged sex assault cases involving US military in Okinawa

Recent attacks occurred within months of each other, stoking local anger over the continued US military presence.

2024-06-28T13:15:07Z

How Ukraine's 'battlefield taxis' destroyed Russia's best tank

A video taken by a Ukrainian spy drone captured the moment an US-made Bradley came up against one of Russia 's best tanks, the T-90M, on the battlefield.

2024-06-28T16:34:32Z

Mosaics by priest accused of abuse must go, women say

The Catholic Church is under pressure to remove hundreds of mosaics by a priest who is a world-renowned artist following a request Friday by five women who have accused of him sexual assault. It also alleged that Rupnik had sexually assaulted at least one nun while some of the mosaics were being assembled, while other nuns claimed to have been assaulted while modelling for the priest.

2024-06-28T14:57:26Z

Pilot died after striking trees in foggy conditions

The 72-year-old pilot had set off from Old Buckenham Airfield in Norfolk to Earls Colne in Essex.

2024-06-28T14:10:52Z

Woman used nurses' emails to fake references - court

Tanya Nasir also claims she was an Army operative who led covert rescue missions around the world.

2024-06-28T17:11:04Z

Aid groups press to stop Sudan 'man-made' famine as 755,000 projected to starve

Aid groups are warning that Sudan's "man-made famine" could be even worse than feared, with the most catastrophic death toll the world has seen in decades, without more global pressure on warring generals. A UN-backed study said Thursday that 755,000 people are on the brink of starvation in Sudan, a death toll not seen since the 1980s when famine in Ethiopia shocked the world.

2024-06-28T21:00:58Z

Uvalde police chief seen in mugshot after school massacre charges

Arredondo appeared solemn as he posed for his first police mugshot from Uvalde County Jail after he was charged for his botched response to the Robb Elementary massacre.

2024-06-28T19:35:11Z

When cities become battlegrounds

"Truth is the first casualty of war" is an often quoted adage. But in warfare, it's very often civilians who are first to fall victim to conflict. Unfortunately, history has witnessed similar urban battlefield scenarios in which the innocent become collateral damage, along with non-military buildings and infrastructure. Click through and be reminded of previous wars when cities have become battlegrounds.

2024-02-16T07:14:28Z

Macron’s election gamble ignited a much-needed flame in the French Left

The Left is taking the battle for the soul of the country very seriously.

2024-06-28T15:24:10Z

US has sent Israel thousands of 2,000-pound bombs since Oct. 7

By Humeyra Pamuk and Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration has sent to Israel large numbers of munitions, including more than 10,000 highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs and thousands of Hellfire missiles, since the start of the war in Gaza, said two U.S. officials briefed on an updated list of weapons shipments. Between the war's start last October and recent days, the

2024-06-28T22:56:05Z

The world's most endangered languages

Each language tells its own story, from the remote whispers of the Sentinelese to the resurgent voices of Manx speakers. These thirty tongues, teetering on the edge of silence, are more than just ways of communication; they are living, breathing embodiments of cultures, histories, and entire ways of life. As we journey through each one, we're reminded of the passionate efforts to keep these languages from vanishing into the echoes of time. Join us in discovering the heartbeats of these endangered languages, each representing a unique human experience. Click through the gallery to get started.

2024-02-02T12:08:21Z

Iran votes for new president amid voter apathy, mounting pressure

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) -Iranians voted for a new president on Friday following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month, choosing from a tightly controlled group of four candidates loyal to the supreme leader at a time of growing public frustration and Western pressure. Polling ended at midnight in Iran after being extended three times for a total of six hours.

2024-06-28T22:05:55Z

What are considered war crimes, really?

The concept of internationally recognized war crimes is still a fairly new one, with significant developments within the last century that have formed the basis for how we define and categorize the offense today. So, instead of wondering how the horrific images and reports of civilian deaths can continue appearing in the headlines every day, click through to learn about what actions violate international laws, and how those norms governing conflict even came to be.

2024-03-18T13:04:53Z

'Death to Israel': French universities saw uptick in antisemitic violence after Oct.7

The report detailed that pro-Palestinian activism was largely behind the increase in antisemitism, particularly when “support for the Palestinian cause turns into an apology for terrorism.”

2024-06-28T18:23:10Z

Australian diplomat says adding AUKUS partners 'complicated'

By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Adding partners to the AUKUS defense project would be "complicated," a senior Australian diplomat said on Friday, saying he did not believe the U.S. Congress is open to expanding the pact involving Australia, the U.S. and Britain. AUKUS was formed in 2021 to counterbalance China's growing power. A first "pillar" involves cooperation between the three

2024-06-28T22:41:06Z

Illegal arrivals could apply for asylum under Labour

The Labour leader says a government move to refuse applications has not deterred migrant crossings.

2024-06-28T13:41:02Z

Biden falters against Trump in debate

President Joe Biden faltered and meandered during the CNN debate with Donald Trump on Thursday... The post Biden falters against Trump in debate appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

2024-06-28T17:08:09Z

Police 'not looking for anyone else' in deaths of medic and girlfriend

Police are 'not looking for anyone else' as they probe the deaths of a TV paramedic, 24, and his girlfriend, 22, after their bodies were discovered together.

2024-06-28T16:49:46Z

Farage surrounded by pro-refugee protestors upon Question Time arrival

The Reform UK leader was earlier seen hot-footing it into the venue hosting tonight's leaders' debate ahead of the General Election , amid shouts from pro-refugee protesters outside the studio.

2024-06-28T23:47:49Z

Abandoned dogs found dehydrated and malnourished

Four animals are discovered by police at a property in Sheffield without access to food and water.

2024-06-28T15:11:25Z

EU sees rise in deportation rates for non-EU migrants

By Dimitri Rhodes (Reuters) - A growing proportion of non-European Union citizens ordered to leave EU territory are being returned to countries outside the bloc as part of efforts to rein in irregular migration, data from the EU's statistics office shows. The deportation success rate reached 29.5% in the first quarter of 2024, up from 21.6% in the same period in 2022, according to data published

2024-06-28T16:24:55Z

How does Labour want to tackle poverty?

The political parties have been laying out how they would address poverty.

2024-06-28T14:42:04Z

The hidden talents of world leaders

A world leader's lot is a busy one at the best of times. And if you're a president or prime minister, there's not enough time beyond running a country to do much else. And yet there are some world leaders and heads of state who display hidden talents well beyond their normal realm, managing to find time to play music or learn languages, for example, and even compete in championship sport. So who are these multitasking individuals of past and present—some famous and some notorious—who have skills over and above their job description? Click through and admire these multitalented men and women of high office.

2024-03-28T10:13:58Z

Sunak: Reform campaigner's racial slur hurts and Farage has questions to answer

Rishi Sunak said a racial slur against him by a Reform UK canvasser "hurts and it makes me angry" and that party leader Nigel Farage "has some questions to answer". Campaigners for Mr Farage's party were recorded making racist comments, including about the Prime Minister who is of Indian descent.

2024-06-28T20:32:14Z

Preliminary election results show Mongolian People’s Party in the lead

Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene declares victory in the country’s parliamentary elections.

2024-06-28T21:16:45Z

Asda sued by family of girl, 11, struck down by E. coli-infected chicken salad sandwich

The family of an 11-year-old girl who was infected with E. coli after eating a chicken salad sandwich is suing Asda. The girl has been on dialysis for three weeks and is at risk of permanent kidney damage, according to her lawyers, who are also representing a separate man suing Tesco after being taken to hospital during the outbreak. The 11-year-ol...

2024-06-28T16:35:31Z

Suspended sentence for driver who killed cyclist

The crash in which Adrian Lane, 58, died was "a tragedy in every conceivable way", a judge says.

2024-06-28T16:41:16Z

Police release arrest footage of man accused of Holly Willoughby kidnap plot

Police release arrest footage of Gavin Plumb, a security guard, who is accused of a plot to kidnap TV personality Holly Willoughby. The footage was played at Chelmsford Crown Court during his trial. Must credit: Essex Police

2024-06-28T16:18:01Z

North Korea convenes key party meeting after Putin's visit

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un kicked off a key meeting of the country's ruling party on Friday, state media KCNA reported on Saturday, a little over a week after Pyongyang and Moscow struck a military defense pact that raised alarms for the United States. At the 10th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea convened on Friday, five items on

2024-06-28T21:51:02Z

Supreme Court makes shock ruling on homeless crisis

The case is the most significant to come before the high court in decades on the issue and comes as a rising number of people in the U.S. are without a permanent place to live.

2024-06-28T15:25:58Z

Masked man armed with knife raids petrol station

Three members of staff were told to lie on the floor at the Asda store in Knaresborough, police say.

2024-06-28T14:10:39Z

Who are the Chelsea Pensioners?

The Chelsea Pensioners are a select group of British army veterans who reside at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, England. Instantly recognized for their scarlet uniforms and tricorne headwear, these old soldiers have served their country in military campaigns all over the world. The hospital was founded in 1692, when the first veterans were given sanctuary. Today, this unique building stands as the covenant that exists between the nation and its armed forces. But how exactly did this venerable institution evolve, and what are the traditions that uphold it? Click through and learn more about the Chelsea Pensioners.

2024-06-28T09:09:23Z

US hostage families express disappointment over presidential debate

‘We were disappointed that when given the opportunity, neither candidate made direct mention of Israel’s hostages in Gaza, including these eight US citizens’

2024-06-28T14:07:37Z

University threatens court action over Gaza protests

The university gives protesters until 7 July to vacate its land.

2024-06-28T18:41:29Z

How to Take the Bus From Singapore to Johor Bahru

Craving some cheap and good makan on the weekends? It’s time to hop over the Causeway to Johor Bahru (JB). And the most convenient and cheapest way to do it is by bus! With trips lasting between 40 minutes and 2 hours (depending on traffic), the bus is your best bet for getting to Malaysia without too much hassle. Don’t be confused by the variety of buses and options around Singapore and JB—they give you the convenience that you can’t get with...

2024-06-28T10:07:06Z