35 m. ago Sudan cholera outbreak kills 40 in a week as health centres overwhelmed

MSF charity calls situation ‘beyond urgent’ as thousands seeking refuge from war rely on contaminated waterThe “worst cholera outbreak in years” has killed at least 40 people in the last week in Sudan, according to the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières.Overwhelmed medical centres are resorting to treating patients on mattresses on the floor, MSF said, as the country’s two-year civil war aids the spread of the disease. Continue reading...

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38 m. ago US medical journal rejects call from RFK Jr to retract vaccine study

Health secretary claimed that study, showing safety of aluminum ingredients in vaccines to be safe, was flawedAn influential US medical journal is rejecting a call from the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, to retract a large Danish study that found that aluminum ingredients in vaccines do not increase health risks for children, the journal’s editor told Reuters.Kennedy has long promoted doubts about vaccines’ safety and efficacy, and as health secretary has upended the federal government’s process for recommending immunization. A recent media report said he has been considering whether to initiate a review of shots that contain aluminum, which he says are linked to autoimmune diseases and allergies. Continue reading...

Politics

64 m. ago Report finds top 2% of households have 18% of wealth in Scotland

Campaigners at Tax Justice Scotland said the study highlighted the ‘vast scale of unfairness in Scotland’.

Politics

2 h. ago Bezalel Smotrich outlines plan for 3,000 new housing units in controversial West Bank settlement, reports say – Middle East crisis live

Israel’s far-right finance minister announces plan to advance tenders for housing which international community says would split West Bank in half, reports Times of IsraelThe health ministry in Gaza has just issued a statement, saying four more people have died from famine and malnutrition in the past 24 hours.This brings the total to 239 since the start of the war, including 106 children, according to the health ministry. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Illegal migrants hiding in lorries could be behind surge in food poisoning outbreaks that has seen up to 3,000 trucks contaminated, claims report

Lorries were the most common route used by people smugglers to hide migrants before tighter security around ports and the Channel Tunnel led to rise in small boat crossings.

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3 h. ago Bezalel Smotrich approves 3,000 new housing units in controversial West Bank settlement, reports say – Middle East crisis live

Israel’s far-right finance minister approves tenders for housing which international community says would split West Bank in half, reports Times of IsraelThe health ministry in Gaza has just issued a statement, saying four more people have died from famine and malnutrition in the past 24 hours.This brings the total to 239 since the start of the war, including 106 children, according to the health ministry. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago BBC Breakfast viewers baffled and slam 'there's no need' after unusual moment in live broadcast

BBC Breakfast viewers were left scratching their heads as they watched business correspondent Ben Boulos report live from a wind farm in North Lincolnshire.

Politics

5 h. ago Woman left dad decaying in chair before he was found covered in poo and maggots

Pamela Reynolds' dad was found covered in faeces and maggots when officers located him in a Florida home, according to a horrifying details in a recently-filed police report

Politics

5 h. ago NGOs call for end to Israel’s ‘weaponisation’ of aid – Middle East crisis live

More than 100 international NGOs sign letter saying more than 60 requests to bring in food, water and items for shelter were denied by authorities in July aloneThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has just issued a warning on X, saying that soaring temperatures in Gaza are now above 40°C, making an already dire humanitarian situation “far worse”.“With very limited water available, dehydration is increasing,” the agency said in a post on X. It added that bombardments and forced displacement continue, while limited electricity and fuel mean there is “no relief from the extreme heat”.Approval of construction plans in E1 buries the idea of a Palestinian state and continues the many steps we are taking on the ground as part of the de facto sovereignty plan that we began implementing with the establishment of the government.After decades of international pressure and freezes, we are breaking conventions and connecting Ma’ale Adumim to Jerusalem. This is Zionism at its best – bui...

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5 h. ago Indian Super League in turmoil with domestic game on brink of collapse

Dispute between governing body and commercial partner has forced top-flight clubs to suspend player salariesCrystal Palace may be disappointed the court of arbitration for sport ruled against them on Monday but at least they now know their fate. Imagine if all Premier League clubs were waiting for a court decision that would, in effect, determine whether the season would go ahead at all. That is the situation the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) teams find themselves in. The whole of football there has been waiting for a ruling from the supreme court. It was expected in mid-July but has still not arrived. The season is due to start in September. Or at least, it was.The ISL, formed in 2013, has grown from eight teams to 14, becoming the top tier along the way. Football Sports Development Ltd (FSDL) runs the competition but put the 2025-26 season on hold on 11 July. At the time, despite the shock, most stakeholders felt it would go ahead but confidence, trust and bank balances have taken ...

Sport

6 h. ago Hidden Lewis Hamilton contract clause comes to light as Ferrari left powerless

A report from Italy claims Lewis Hamilton holds a unilateral power thanks to the fine print with his Ferrari contract which could be the deciding factor in how long his stay with the Scuderia will be

Politics

6 h. ago Israeli airstrikes on Tehran killed inmates in ‘apparent war crime’ – report

Human Rights Watch also finds that Iran abused survivors of June attack, which killed 80 peopleIsraeli airstrikes on Tehran’s Evin prison in June killed scores of detainees, visitors and staff in what Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called an “apparent war crime”. Iranian authorities have since subjected survivors to abuse, enforced disappearances and inhumane detention conditions, the rights group said on Wednesday.HRW’s investigation, based on satellite imagery, videos and witness accounts, found the 23 June Israeli airstrikes destroyed visitation halls, prison wards, the central kitchen, the medical clinic and administrative offices. No evident military targets were identified in the facility, which held more than 1,500 prisoners at the time, many of whom had been jailed for peaceful activism. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Scottish senior teachers report working 80 hour weeks to cope with increasing classroom pressures

Scottish senior teachers say they are at breaking point over classroom violence and heavy workloads in schools

Events

10 h. ago Multiple police officers 'shot in Virginia' responding to 'active shooter' situation

Multiple police officers have reportedly been shot during a massive standoff with a barricaded suspect in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, according to Virginia State Police

Events

13 h. ago Less available places to rent could see prices rise ‘by at least 25%’, report says

The flow of fresh rental properties coming to market has fallen at its fastest rate in five years, according to surveyors

Politics

14 h. ago An Uber ride that should’ve taken 23 minutes became a nightmare — and she’s not alone: Incidents every 8 minutes

More than 400,000 Uber trips in the U.S. from 2017 through 2022 resulted in reports of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, documents show

Politics

15 h. ago Nuno Mendes gets PSG party started in Super Cup shootout win against Spurs

Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Tottenham (4-3 pens)PSG score two late goals to set up shootoutIt turns out the DNA of serial ­winners cannot be developed within three months. Tottenham should have been able to announce themselves kings of the continent here in Udine, flimsy though any grand statements after a Uefa Super Cup win might be. Thomas Frank had challenged them to back up the heroics of Bilbao with a statement in the Friulian heat and, by the evening’s end, he should have been basking in the kind of start that can define a new manager’s tenure.Instead he received a reminder that there is no quick fix to some deep-rooted habits. For long periods Spurs, faced with a lethargic Paris Saint-Germain, resembled a perfectly imprinted version of the Frank playbook. They pummelled their ­opponents in the air, their two-goal lead owing much to well-executed free-kicks and plenty more havoc arising besides. On top of that they looked at ease with a three-man back line that gave a stellar atta...

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15 h. ago USDA spent thousands on giant Trump banners as it was cutting aid to schools and food banks, report says

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins previously cheered over the banners, saying, ‘President Trump’s bold vision is ushering in a Golden Age for our farmers’

Politics

15 h. ago Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh sleeping in separate beds for 'nightmare' reason

Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has been with TOWIE alum Lucy Mecklenburgh have opened up on their living situation and why they don't share the same bed

Politics

17 h. ago Scotland’s deficit grew by £5.1bn, Government estimate shows

The report said ‘public finances in Scotland weakening, as expenditure grew faster than revenue’.

Politics

18 h. ago Murder investigation launched after man shot near petrol station

Officers received a report at 9.43pm on Tuesday that a man had been seriously injured after a shot was fired from a vehicle.

Events

19 h. ago Little League security worker ‘threatened mass casualty event after being fired’: report

Isaiah Randall, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, allegedly threatened Little League International, ESPN and Securitas

Events

20 h. ago Senior citizen love triangle lands four in hospital after shoot out at retirement complex, cops say

Local law enforcement described the situation as “ridiculous”

Events

20 h. ago An Uber ride that should’ve taken 23 minutes became a nightmare — and she’s not alone: ‘Attacks every 8 minutes’

More than 400,000 Uber trips in the U.S. from 2017 through 2022 resulted in reports of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, documents show

Events

20 h. ago Dundee University ‘fell well short’, says interim boss in response to report

Professor Nigel Seaton said there were ‘clear failings in financial monitoring, leadership, and governance’.

Politics

21 h. ago Scottish Water boss handed £50k pay boost as bills soar for customers

The corporation's annual report showed that chief executive Alex Plant had his salary increased to £295,000 between 2024 and 2025.

Economics

21 h. ago Child sex offender who penned 'paedo manifesto' breaches order after failing to report to cops

Darren Adams - who claimed his "community" of fellow paedophiles faced discrimination - was fined £200 after he admitted the charge at Perth Sheriff Court.

Events

22 h. ago US warns human rights have 'worsened' in Britain under Labour with 'surge in anti

A new report by the US State Department found 'credible reports of serious restrictions on freedom of expression' and violence 'motivated by anti-Semitism'.

Events

23 h. ago Report – Atalanta President In London To Negotiate Rodrigo Muniz Transfer & Possibly Meet Inter Milan Target For Crunch Talks

Report – Atalanta President In London To Negotiate Rodrigo Muniz Transfer & Possibly Meet Inter Milan Target For Crunch Talks  Yahoo Sports

Politics

24 h. ago Manchester United's 'juicy' Alexander Isak offer and Pep Guardiola intervention

Alexander Isak's relationship with Newcastle has deteriorated as he pressures for a move away, but his situation might have been different if he had rejected the Magpies for other Premier League teams

Politics

24 h. ago Dating coach shares three signs someone sees you as 'placeholder connection'

The expert shared advice for people who might find themselves in a tricky dating situation

Politics

25 h. ago Human rights have 'worsened' in Britain under Labour with 'surge in anti

A new report by the US State Department found 'credible reports of serious restrictions on freedom of expression' and violence 'motivated by anti-Semitism'.

Politics

25 h. ago Human rights 'worsened' in Britain under Labour with 'surge in anti

A new report by the US State Department found 'credible reports of serious restrictions on freedom of expression' and violence 'motivated by anti-Semitism'.

Politics

25 h. ago Teacher, 55, wins £250,000 compensation after she was sacked for failing to report a 12

Mary-Ann Pearson, 55, claimed that although she had noticed the 12-year-old student had put on weight, she had no idea that she was expecting.

Economics

26 h. ago Tech execs are paying top dollar to breed smarter babies, report claims

Silicon Valley tech execs are reportedly paying up to $50,000 for a new genetic-testing service that promises to screen embryos for IQ

Politics

26 h. ago The Trump administration has decided coal is female – here’s why | Arwa Mahdawi

What is really behind the US Department of Energy’s weird pronouncement on social media?Have you ever tossed and turned at night wondering what the correct pronouns are for a lump of coal? No, me neither. However, it seems someone at the US Department of Energy has devoted a few spare brain cells to this matter and decided that coal is a she/her.Co-opting a phrase adopted by the LGBTQ+ community, the official energy department X account tweeted on 31 July: “She’s an icon. She’s a legend. And she is the moment,” alongside a sparkling picture of coal. This comes as the Trump administration devotes considerable energy to making fossil fuels great again. The president has signed numerous executive orders aimed at “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry” and reversed Biden-era pollution regulations on coal-fired power plants. These plants, according to a 2023 report, killed at least 460,000 Americans over the past two decades. Deaths declined when the environmental regula...

Politics

26 h. ago Scots benefitting from 'economic strength' of UK as public spending remains higher north of the Border

The annual GERs report warned public finances in Scotland are "weakening" as expenditure grew faster than revenue.

Economics

30 h. ago A moment that changed me: I resolved to reduce my screen time – and it was a big mistake

I was looking for liberation from the apps, but quitting them only made my life harder and turned me into a man obsessedI unlocked my iPhone screen at the precise moment that my weekly screen time notification appeared – accidentally dismissing it before I could take a screenshot – and promptly erupted into a rage. I had spent an excruciating week resolutely not looking at my phone, part of a month-long effort to whittle my daily screen time down from more than four hours a day to less than an hour, with the hope of improving my mental wellbeing (and possibly carving out a career as an inspirational speaker). But my efforts felt futile without being able to post evidence online about how offline I had become. I frantically Googled how to retrieve notifications (you cannot) and – briefly – considered re-creating my screen time report in Photoshop.Over the past decade or two, my efforts at self-improvement have taken various forms: the year where I read 105 books; the period during wh...

Politics

31 h. ago Is it an offence to park on someone's drive? Everything you need to know

Homeowners are often advised to solve these situations diplomatically - but this is not always possible

Politics

36 h. ago My night of misery in A&E for a broken ankle left me in tears. I was treated with indifference verging on contempt. The NHS is broken: SARAH VINE

There is no question that violence against medical staff is totally unacceptable. Yesterday's report paints a worrying picture of assault in hospitals, with one worker attacked every two hours.

Politics

38 h. ago The Trump family has raked in an astonishing $3.4 billion over his two presidencies, new report claims

President Donald Trump and his family made an estimated $2.37 billion from cryptocurrency alone, the report claims

Politics

38 h. ago Demand for power set to surge in the next 18 months. Here’s what it could mean for your bill

According to a new report from the Energy Information Administration, the demand is largely fueled by data centers – some of which power online use of AI

Politics

39 h. ago Daughter of famous actress is the frontrunner to take over for Anna Wintour at Vogue: report

Wintour was revealed to be stepping down from the publication in June

Politics

39 h. ago Sam Long heroics help Bromley shock Ipswich on penalties in Carabao Cup

This remains a new world for Bromley. Recent entrants to the Football League, this home meeting with Ipswich was just their second Carabao Cup contest – now they have their first victory, delivered on penalties against a side who were in the top tier just three months ago.After Ben Johnson cancelled out Deji Elerewe’s first-half opener for Bromley, the night went to sudden death and belonged to Sam Long. He saved Ipswich’s first penalty, low to his right off George Hirst, and was required for another, denying Ali Al-Hamadi. Marcus Ifill provided the final blow, a memorable moment for a club not short of them in recent years. Continue reading...

Events

39 h. ago Foot traffic at American Eagle stores is down 9% after controversial Sydney Sweeney ad: report

The week spanning from August 3 to August 9 took the biggest hit, according to the report, which said foot traffic dropped 9 percent compared to a year earlier.

Politics

41 h. ago Spirit Airlines warns it could soon go out of business as Americans shy away from trips

Spirit Airlines may not make it past 2026, the company said in its quarterly report on Monday

Events

44 h. ago Wicked Arizona stepmother's chilling 911 calls 'after she and boyfriend tortured girl, 10, to death'

Anicia Woods called 911 three times on July 27 to report she was taking her 'daughter' - later identified as Rebekah Baptiste - to an emergency medical service station because she was not breathing.

Events

44 h. ago Football Daily | La Liga, where every team plays each other home and away. Unless they’re in Miami

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Spanish football is famed for nothing if not its integrity. Whether it’s Franco using his influence to elevate Real Madrid, in general, but with particular regard to the Di Stéfano affair; the way the government facilitated the sale of Madrid’s training ground for a gazillion euros; Barcelona conjuring then pulling their beloved levers; the way it treats the women’s game, in general but with particular regard to the Luis Rubiales affair; racism more suited to a dissertation or police report than a tea-timely email; to say nothing of the Fuentes blood bags.To Manchester United I decided and said yes. I wanted to join Manchester United, to see Alex Ferguson [but Dortmund] could not sell me, because they knew if I stayed they could earn more money, and that I could wait maybe one or two more years” – Robert Lewandowski on how he almost became a Red Devil in 2012, two years after a volcanic ash cloud scuppered a planned move to Blackbur...

Politics

46 h. ago Core inflation jumps as consumers face higher prices with Trump’s tariffs kicking in

Cost of food remains unchanged and energy goes down - but other key items like rent and used cars see prices increase as Trump resumes his tariff regime

Economics

46 h. ago Core inflation jumps as consumers face higher prices with Trump’s tariffs kick in

Cost of food remains unchanged and energy goes down - but other key items like rent and used cars see prices increase as Trump resumes his tariff regime

Economics

46 h. ago Notting Hill Carnival should be ticketed to avoid Hillsborough

Cost of policing annual event is almost £12m, and rising safety concerns mean it should be overhauled, report warns

Politics

47 h. ago Core inflation jumps as consumers face higher prices as Trump’s tariffs start to take effect

The report is the first major economic indicator report since Trump fired the the chief statistician for the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Economics

47 h. ago Sir Alex Ferguson's comments speak volumes as Alexander Isak drops transfer bombshell

Alexander Isak has told Newcastle he will never play for them again, and the situation draws parallels with Manchester United's refusal to sell Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008

Events

47 h. ago Burglary crew is arrested months after Brad Pitt’s home and other mansions were left ‘ransacked’

The robberies seemed to target wealthy areas, but not celebrities specifically, according to the report.

Events

48 h. ago Guests say one type of wedding where couples shouldn't get gifts

Wedding guests are finding ways to cut costs

Politics

48 h. ago Middle East crisis live: WHO asks for more medical aid to be allowed into Gaza before Israeli offensive

World Health Organization says it needs to deal with ‘catastrophic’ health situation in Gaza before Israel moves to ‘take control’ of Gaza CityIn a post on X, Israel Defense Forces claim to have “debunked” what it called Hamas’s “starvation campaign” in Gaza.The IDF said that reviews of documents showed that most deaths by malnutrition in Gaza were linked to “severe pre-existing conditions” and that only a handful of the 133 deaths by malnutrition claimed by Gaza’s authorities in July could be “verified”. The post said that the “expert review concluded that there are no signs of a widespread malnutrition phenomenon among the population in Gaza”. Continue reading...

Politics

48 h. ago North Koreans ‘worked like slaves’ to make up for Russian losses in Ukraine – report

Defectors describe 18-hour shifts, violence from managers and round-the-clock surveillance as Moscow bypasses UN ban to bring in labourers

Economics

49 h. ago Drivers face up to £1,000 fine if they don't report these health conditions

Certain drivers are required by law to report 'notifiable medical conditions' to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

Economics

49 h. ago Amazon and eBay must report electronics sold in UK under new recycling rules

Foreign companies selling electronics to British shoppers via online platforms like Amazon and eBay will have to start contributing to e-waste costs.

Politics

49 h. ago Simone Ashley and Joshua Jackson spark dating speculation after they're spotted in NYC

The actors were seen smiling and laughing while in each other’s company, appearing relaxed and in high spirits despite the sweltering summer heat

Politics

50 h. ago The Breakdown | Jac Morgan’s pivotal Lions moment reignites jackling debate in rugby

Some people consider it sacrosanct but has World Rugby extended too much latitude to the jackler or ‘stealer’?Another Lions tour added to the annals, and everyone is more or less happy. The British & Irish Lions take a series win, just about, and Australia have a pivotal moment at the end of the second Test to whinge about, or console themselves over, depending on your viewpoint.Certainly, these days, it is difficult to know what disciplinary outcome may pertain to each incident in the cut and thrust of elite rugby. Most people with eyes can appreciate there was no head contact when Jac Morgan tried to clear out the jackling Carlo Tizzano in the buildup to Hugo Keenan’s winning try, but there is no doubt, either, that Tizzano was in an exposed position, just as that particular split-second represented an impossible situation for Morgan. Had he gone any lower he would have made contact with the head, higher and he would have missed the clearout altogether. Continue read...

Politics

51 h. ago Report reveals rise in levels of violence against nurses in A&E

Examples of the abuse include being spat at, punched and even being threatened with a gun

Events

51 h. ago Report – Nigeria Superstar Awaiting Decision On His Future In London Amid Standstill In Talks Between Atalanta & Inter Milan

Report – Nigeria Superstar Awaiting Decision On His Future In London Amid Standstill In Talks Between Atalanta & Inter Milan  SempreInter.com

Politics

54 h. ago London A&E staff face regular attacks and threats of violence, shocking report finds

Nurses have reported being knocked unconscious and threatened with acid attacks while working in A&E departments

Events

55 h. ago Bus driver reveals rules around toilet breaks and why they 'cannot' enter pub

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed the toilet but could not go?

Transport

55 h. ago Coronation Street spoilers as Tracy makes discovery, Lisa's warned by Costello and exit planned

Sarah also reacts to a tense situation and Sally and Tim get news about the Michaelis kids in the ITV soap next week

Events

59 h. ago Trump nominates Bureau of Statistics critic to lead agency after previous head fired over bleak report

The previous commissioner of the labor agency was fired after the president raged at a poor showing in the recent jobs report

Politics

61 h. ago Going to university costs an extra £56K on top of student loans

The Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) found rising costs are increasing the burden on families of sending their child to study away from home.

Economics

61 h. ago University students must work 20 hours a week to meet living costs – report

The findings come as students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive their exam results on Thursday.

Economics

62 h. ago Man in his 80s survives 40ft fall into lake after fishermen hear his cries

Rescuers rushed to an area near Rob Roy's Cave after receiving a report that an 87-year-old man had fallen 40 feet from a cliff into the waters of Loch Lomond

Events

63 h. ago Bridesmaid ripped for coming to wedding in hoodie and jeans: ‘Now, the photos look like a “Where’s Waldo” situation’

‘See if the bride’s photographer can photoshop her out of the pictures,’ one commenter on Reddit suggested

Events

63 h. ago Beyond Meat could be beyond saving! Questions swirl about company’s future after financial struggles

The CEO of Beyond Meat says he’s ‘disappointed’ by the company’s recent financial results

Economics

64 h. ago Canada wildfire season already second worst on record as experts warn of ‘new reality’

More than 470 Canadian fires classified as ‘out of control’ as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burningWith hundreds of wildfires burning out of control, Canada’s 2025 fire season is already the second-worst on record, as scientists report climate change is prolonging and exacerbating the burning, leading to more destruction, evacuations and smoke-filled skies.More than 470 fires across the country are currently classified as “out of control”, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC). Continue reading...

Events

65 h. ago 'If they told us how much we owed, we'd pay it back': Councillors ‘overpaid’ for years speak out

'I’m angry at the council for putting us in this situation.'

Politics

66 h. ago Premier League stars could soon be paid in cryptocurrency after £400m splurge

A new report into the future of blockchain has suggested that Premier League players could soon see their salaries paid in cryptocurrency as the technology evolves

Politics

68 h. ago Lookman now in London waiting for Inter development, claims report

Lookman now in London waiting for Inter development, claims report  Football Italia

Politics

2 d. ago Donald Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC to tackle 'bloodthirsty criminals'

Donald Trump has repeatedly railed against an 'unsafe' situation in Washington, D.C, but data suggests violent crime is down by more than a quarter compared to this time last year

Events

2 d. ago ‘If these words reach you Israel has succeeded in killing me’: the last words of a journalist killed in Gaza

Anas al-Sharif, an Al Jazeera reporter, was killed by an Israeli airstrike on Sunday night. This is the message he had prepared for his family, and his call for the world not to forget Gaza• Report: Funeral held for five journalists killed in strikeThe following statement was posthumously published on Anas al-Sharif’s X account, after an attack on a tent for journalists near al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. Seven people in total were killed including al-Sharif, the Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Qreiqeh, and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa, according to Al Jazeera.This is my will and my final message. If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...

Events

2 d. ago Builder says contaminated soil no longer a concern at Braehead housing development

Bellway Homes has said there has been repeated testing of soil and groundwater at houses situated off Laymoor Avenue, in the Ferry Grove development.

Politics

2 d. ago One in three Scottish residents believe the NHS is not sufficient

A new report has highlighted the extent of NHS frustrations, finding 36 per cent of Scottish residents believe the level of NHS care is sub-standard.

Politics

3 d. ago Wind generator Ørsted’s shares sink as it makes $9bn cash call

Danish company blames Donald Trump for derailing its business model after market value drops by a thirdEurope’s largest wind power company has blamed Donald Trump for derailing its business model, after it unveiled a $9bn (£6.7bn) fundraising and its market value plunged by almost a third.The share price for Denmark’s Ørsted tumbled to an all-time low after it told investors on Monday that the “extraordinary situation” facing the industry meant it would need to tap shareholders to cover the costs of its plans. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Marcus Rashford receives message from Barcelona chief after 'miss of the season'

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken about Marcus Rashford's situation at the club following the Manchester United loanee's remarkable miss in the club's final pre-season match

Politics

3 d. ago Farmers displaced by $1.5bn Trump golf course reportedly being offered rice and cash

White House denies suggestions resort in Vietnam presents conflict of interest amid row over compensation ratesVillagers whose farms in Vietnam will be bulldozed to make way for a $1.5bn golf resort backed by the Trump family have reportedly been offered rice provisions and cash compensation of as little as $12 for a square metre of land by state authorities.Thousands of villagers will be offered compensation based on land size and location, according to a report by Reuters. The agency spoke to elderly farmers who said they feared they would struggle to find a stable livelihood. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago From car parks to charity donations: Top 10 scenarios where Brits need cash despite digital shift

According to a study, parking the car, tipping, and needing a pound coin for the shopping trolley are among the top 10 situations where Brits have found themselves without cash.

Politics

3 d. ago Brits reveal top cashless challenges: Parking, tipping and trolley coins among key issues

A new study has disclosed the top 10 situations where Brits have been caught short after ditching cash - with parking the car, tipping and a pound coin for the trolley among the most common.

Economics

3 d. ago Fortnite proximity chat could come to Battle Royale as leakers report internal file shakeup

Fortnite could be set to welcome one of the most controversial features in gaming, as leakers claim that proximity chat is on the way for the battle royale title.

Events

3 d. ago Blue Peter icon Biddy Baxter dies aged 92: Tributes pour in for the 'pioneer' of children's television

A statement was released on Monday that read: 'We are sad to report that longtime Blue Peter Editor Biddy Baxter has died at the age of 92.'

Events

3 d. ago Influencer's son, 3, drowns in pool as husband 'makes bet on basketball game'

Brady Kiser, the husband of popular TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser, left his three-year-old son, Trigger, outside playing while he watched a basketball game, according to a police report

Events

3 d. ago Two dead, thousands evacuated in Greece, France, Spain and Italy

Authorities say the situation, also hitting Turkey, could get worse this week

Events

3 d. ago China diplomat tipped as next foreign minister detained by authorities – report

Liu Jianchao, the envoy in charge of managing ties with foreign political parties, was reportedly detained in late JulyLiu Jianchao, a senior Chinese diplomat widely seen as a potential future foreign minister, has been detained by authorities for questioning, the Wall Street Journal has reported.Liu was taken away after returning to Beijing in late July from an overseas work trip, it reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Trump got into a shouting match with Netanyahu after Israeli PM denied pictures of starving Gazans were real: report

Former official says Trump-Netanyahu phone call was ‘direct, mostly one-way conversation about the status of humanitarian aid’ with president ‘doing most of the talking’

Politics

3 d. ago Scorned wife blows the whistle on her principal hubby’s alleged affair with younger married fellow teacher: report

Even though the principal was removed from the school, he still made $187,632 a year, according to the report.

Politics

3 d. ago 'Brutal bottle attack' on priest in church before mass 'may be linked to murder fewer than two miles away', police say

Police received a report that a man was found dead at an address in the Marian Park area of Downpatrick at about 12pm on Sunday.

Events

3 d. ago Wout Faes fires late winner as Leicester sink Sheffield Wednesday amid protests

Martí Cifuentes has cleared his first hurdle as Leicester manager. The former QPR coach took the time to do a lap of the King Power Stadium while his players warmed up, introducing himself to the home supporters. A late header from his substitute Wout Faes ensured that those fans went home happy – but for much of a testing opening game against Henrik Pedersen’s Sheffield Wednesday, who have had to face plenty of obstacles before a ball was even kicked this season, that looked an unlikely outcome.For Wednesday, it was an achievement to even be here. Placed under a transfer embargo by the Football League because of late payments, they have only 15 senior first-teamers on the books and cancelled their final pre-season fixture, against Burnley, after the players refused to play. They and the staff were paid their outstanding July wages on Friday after solidarity payments from the Premier League came in. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Faes fires late winner as Leicester sink Sheffield Wednesday amid protests

Martí Cifuentes has cleared his first hurdle as Leicester manager. A late header from his substitute Wout Faes completed a comeback victory but for much of a testing opening game against Henrik Pedersen’s Sheffield Wednesday, who took a first-half lead amid fan protests against the club’s ownership, that looked an unlikely outcome. There will be no illusions over how difficult an immediate return to the Premier League will be for Leicester.“The Championship is a ruthless league,” said Cifuentes, who succeeded Ruud van Nistelrooy this summer. “It was a good lesson for everyone to understand that we cannot take anything for granted.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Crystal Palace sink Liverpool on penalties to claim Community Shield

The rest of the Premier League take note: Liverpool may have spent almost £300m on new players this summer but that doesn’t make them unbeatable.Goals from Hugo Ekitiké and Jeremie Frimpong and an impressive performance from Florian Wirtz had looked like being enough to seal a narrow victory over Crystal Palace in the Community Shield as Arne Slot’s summer signings made an instant impact for the reigning Premier League champions. But even with the possibility that they could still add Alexander Isak to the array of attacking talent already on the books, Oliver Glasner’s well-drilled side showed that their new-look defence is fallible and Palace deserved to take this game to penalties after an equalising for the second time of the afternoon thanks to Ismaïla Sarr. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Celtic ease past Aberdeen but Brendan Rodgers wants more support for Adam Idah

The Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers, predicts Adam Idah will be better if he can get some competition up front. The champions eased to victory at Aberdeen thanks to goals in each half from the midfielders Benjamin Nygren and Reo Hatate, but Idah struggled to make an impact in the centre-forward position.The 24-year-old was expected to kick on after Kyogo Furuhashi left in January, but Daizen Maeda took on the mantle of Celtic’s main goalscorer after moving inside from a wide position, although the Irishman still finished on 20 goals. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Prince Harry vows to continue supporting impoverished children in Lesotho but 'no decisions made' on next steps after Sentebale row

The Duke of Sussex last week walked away from the charity following a damning report.

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3 d. ago Tim David and Josh Hazlewood shine as Australia sink South Africa in first T20

Australia 178; South Africa 161-9 | Australia win by 17 runsDavid scores 83 to lead Australia to win in DarwinAustralia have dominated South Africa’s largely unknown batting lineup to secure an unlikely victory in the first match of a three-game Twenty20 series in Darwin.South Africa lost by 17 runs in at Marrara Oval on Sunday, bowled out for 161 after Australia were dismissed for a disappointing 178 from the final ball of an innings rescued by Tim David’s 83. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Driving examiners in Great Britain urged to offer ‘formal’ or ‘chatty’ tests

Report for DVSA proposes move to lessen ‘potential anxiety’ and boost pass rates of female candidatesHaving a mardy person sitting next to you in the car can be a distraction at the best of times, but it is all the worse when the grump is your driving examiner.In an effort to avoid additional “potential anxiety” during tests and increase pass rates among female candidates, a report commissioned by a government agency has suggested asking people taking a test whether they would like their examiner to be “chatty” or “formal”. Continue reading...

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