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

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

West African bloc says it risks disintegration if junta-led states leave

By Ope Adetayo and Felix Onuah ABUJA (Reuters) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Sunday the region risked disintegration and worsening insecurity after junta-led Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger made clear their intentions to leave the bloc by signing a confederation treaty. The Alliance of Sahel States treaty, signed on Saturday, underscored the three countries'

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.

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.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

22-year-old MP hits back at claims he doesn't have enough 'experience'

Sam Carling has become the youngest member of the Commons after being elected to Parliament to represent North West Cambridgeshire at the age of 22.

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

New foreign secretary wants to reset UK-EU ties

The new UK government wants to signal its desire to engage in the face of multiple world crises.

Firefighters rush to shopping centre as car park goes up in flames

Firefighters rushed to Lakeside Shopping Centre in south Essex around 2.50pm today after a multi-story car park went up in flames. Crews had the blaze extinguished by 3.25pm.

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.

Questions arise about Town Council’s job performance after mayor commends man who spends 8 hours a day clearing litter

SINGAPORE: Questions about the Town Council’s job performance have surfaced after Jalan Besar GRC MP... The post Questions arise about Town Council’s job performance after mayor commends man who spends 8 hours a day clearing litter appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

West African leaders’ summit opens as coup-hit countries form alliance

The formation of Sahel alliance by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger overshadows ECOWAS summit, set to open in Abuja.

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.

Left leads French election, Le Pen's far right third

By Juliette Jabkhiro, Layli Foroudi and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) -France was on course for a hung parliament in Sunday's election, with a leftist alliance unexpectedly taking the top spot ahead of the far right, in a major upset that was set to bar Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) from running the government. The result would mark a huge setback for the far right, which opinion

Two teenagers killed in motorbike crash

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

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.

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,

Charity sends van full of generators to Ukraine

Bristol with Love for Ukraine has sent 71 vans full of supplies to Ukraine since 2022.

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.

Pope says democracy ‘not in good health’ as he warns against populists

At an event in northeast Italy, Pope Francis says a ‘crisis of democracy’ is impacting several nations around the world.

Soldier's death in Cyprus to be marked 50 years on

Graham Lawson is said to be the first soldier to have been killed while with the UN in Cyprus.

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.

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

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

Former Army general charged with sexual assault

Ex-Major General James Roddis, former commanding officer of The Highlanders, will appear before a military court later this month.

The nightmare of Gaza

Humanitarian workers in Gaza continue their operations in impossible conditions because there is no other choice.

A Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as a war of attrition grinds on

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A village in a border region of western Russia was evacuated Sunday following a series of explosions after debris from a downed Ukrainian drone set fire to a nearby warehouse, local officials said. Social media footage appeared to show rising clouds of black smoke in the Voronezh region while loud explosions could be heard in succession. Gov. Aleksandr Gusev said that falling wreckage triggered the “detonation of explosive...

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.

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.

Dutch ministers pledge 'rock solid' support for Ukraine on first visit to Kyiv

By Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) - The newly appointed Dutch defence and foreign affairs ministers have said the Netherlands' support for Ukraine is "rock solid". The Netherlands has been a key ally to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February 2022, but a far-right election victory last year cast doubt on its commitment. On their first visit to Kyiv, Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans and

Man in critical condition after car crash

Police said a man was taken to hospital following a single-vehicle crash in Copthorne.

Bin strikes end in sight with 'restructure' plan

South Tyneside residents could be about to see the end of eight months of industrial action.

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.

What’s Sudan like after 15 months of war, displacement, and inhumanity?

Fighting has been reported in the towns of Sinja, Sennar and Dinder, prompting an exodus of civilians.

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

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.

Murder investigation launched following 'heinous attack'

Emergency services were called at 3pm yesterday following reports of a stabbing on Lea Bridge Road, east London. A 33-year-old man died at the scene.

Voices from France's parliamentary election

CONFLANS SAINTE-HONORINE/TOURS/CHANTILLY, France (Reuters) -Following are some views of some voters as France voted in a parliamentary election on Sunday that could see the far-right National Rally(RN) emerge as the dominant political force. Centrist President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election after his ticket was trounced by the RN in European Parliament elections last month, a move

Drive and dash motorist hunted over £120 of allegedly stolen fuel

The mysterious man struck family-run Palmarsh Gulf Service Station in Hythe, Kent, on June 23 at around 7.20pm.

Former MP says Tories have 'no chance of ever being electable again'

Marcus Fysh said the Tories have 'no chance of ever being electable again with its current non-Conservative parliamentary composition' as he quit as a member.

Just 1 in 4 say Biden could stay AWAKE through a Cuban Missile Crisis

Only one in four voters believes President Joe Biden has the endurance to stay up for 48 hours during a Cuban Missile Crisis-like event, according to a new poll for DailyMail.com.

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.

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.

Tories lost because we failed to deliver - Jenrick

Ex-immigration minister does not rule out running for Tory leader but says focus should be on what went wrong.

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.