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‘Shoved the tube so hard it tore my nose’: Kurdish film-maker recounts ‘inhumane’ ICE force-feeding
Gabar Choli tells of how, for months, he was shackled, pinned and forcibly fed – and the physical and emotional scars the ordeal has leftIn June 2025, a sluggish and thin Gabar Choli, with sunken temples and bones visible under his skin, braced himself for the immigration detention center guards to charge into his cell once again.Choli was in a solitary confinement medical cell inside the Port Isa...
New head of Australian trade union movement named after Sally McManus steps down
Melissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, will replace the outgoing ACTU headGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMelissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, will take on the role as the next head of the trade movement in Australia, after the resignation of Sally McManus.The Australian Council of ...
Ukraine: Russian bombs injure five civilians in Sumy, authorities say
Russian bomb strikes on Ukraine's northern city of Sumy injured at least five people overnight, regional governor Oleh Hryhorov said on the Telegram messaging app on Monday, flagging damage in a number of residential areas.
Kurdish hunger striker says ICE force-feeding ‘mentally broke me’
Exclusive: Film-maker Gabar Choli describes how he endured coercive treatment over eight months in detention in TexasA Kurdish man who was force fed over the course of eight months while on hunger strike in US immigration detention has spoken out about it for the first time, describing how much the process harmed him physically and psychologically.Gabar Choli, a film-maker and activist now living ...
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Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
‘Happiest person’: Chinese husband dedicates 25 years to caring for severely paraplegic wife
The story of a devoted couple from central China, where the husband has lovingly cared for his severely paraplegic wife for 25 years, has touched the hearts of millions on social media throughout mainland China. The couple live in Pingdingshan, Henan province. In 2001, 36-year-old Jia Fang suffered a horrific fall from a cliff while riding a pedicab, resulting in paralysis from the chest down, as ...
A former Thai lawmaker arrested after a shooting at a government office kills 1
A man has been arrested after a shooting at a government office outside Bangkok on Monday
Wyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades; Missouri plant turns old blades into cement feedstock
Repurposing decommissioned wind turbine blades is becoming a promising trend, moving away from traditional landfill disposal. These large fiberglass structures are now being shredded and incorporated into cement production. Furthermore, innovative designs have led to the transformation of some blades into pedestrian bridges. While these initiatives are commendable, they signal just the beginning.
Can CATL’s battery breakthrough push flying cars closer to a commercial reality in China?
Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, has thrown its weight behind flying cars after its aviation battery system cleared a major safety test. A successful roll-out of passenger-carrying drone batteries, backed by CATL’s innovation drive and manufacturing heft, would bolster China’s leading position in the renewable energy sector and th...
Netanyahu eyes election base as friction with Trump grows over Gaza deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between himself and President Donald Trump as he tries to shore up his base ahead of close elections. “Netanyahu is willing to break ties with Trump over the 15-point Gaza peace deal to gain support from the far-right members of his coalition,” FRANCE 24 international affairs editor ...
Why did Kick streamer TreyLiving slap Fishtank contestant Burt Bronx on camera? Here’s what we know
During a livestream event, tensions flared when TreyLiving and Burt Bronx got into a physical altercation. While Trey was shirtless, Burt reportedly slapped him on the butt, prompting an enraged reaction from Trey, who retaliated with multiple slaps to Burt. This unexpected incident has ignited a wave of discussions online about appropriate conduct and consent in streaming environments, with the f...
Amber heat-health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures could reach 36C or higher this week – latest updates
The upgraded alerts will be in place from 9am on Tuesday until 6pm on WednesdayMore than 25 million people face restrictions on water use, according to the Environment Agency, with millions under hosepipe bans, including all South East Water and Thames Water customers.Another record is likely to tumble this week after Sunday was the 34th day this year on which temperatures exceeded 30C somewhere i...
Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube
Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official.
Lightning hits China Southern Airbus A321 while taxiing, 20 strike marks found
A China Southern Airlines flight was forced to abandon its departure and return to the gate at Shenzhen airport over the weekend after the Airbus A321 aircraft was struck by lightning while taxiing. Flight CZ3209, bound for the city of Wuxi in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, was waiting on the ground during a heavy thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon when the incident occurred, according to a rep...
Harvey Nichols warns it could collapse without rescue deal, as bidders circle
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is frontrunner to buy Knightsbridge-headquartered department store chainCan Harvey Nichols find its way back to being Ab Fab again?Business live – latest updatesHarvey Nichols has warned that it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the Knightsbridge-headquartered department store chain circle.The retailer’s Hong Kong-based owne...
Greenland issues warning against US oil drilling on its territory
Greenland’s government says no approval was granted after US firm Greenland Energy brought equipment ashore for exploratory drilling. We discuss the situation with Lukas Wahden, Associate Fellow with the Russia Program at George Washington University.
Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100
The flood crisis in India’s northeastern Assam state remains critical, with the death toll reaching 100 after two more people died overnight
Turkey’s parliament opens debate on a pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants
Turkey’s parliament is set to debate a draft bill that could suspend sentences, investigations or trials for thousands of Kurdish militants
China halts drone shows across the country as airspace controls tighten
Scheduled drone performances at tourist attractions and events across China have been grounded as the country steps up scrutiny of low-altitude aviation, although in many cases no clear reason was given for the cancellation. Tourist attractions and event organisers in 11 provinces and regions, including Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Shandong, Guangdong and Hainan, took the unusual step last week of annou...
Ugandan statesman in the race to become next secretary-general of the United Nations
A Ugandan statesman is in the race to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the latest entrant in a contest that includes six others who want to succeed Antonio Guterres at the end of this year
Tupac Shakur: former gang boss to go on trial nearly 30 years after rapper’s killing
Prosecutors to allege Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis ordered killing and provided gun in Las Vegas drive-by shooting of rapperThe trial is to begin of a former gang leader over the decades-old killing of the rapper Tupac Shakur, one of the most high-profile unsolved murders in the US.The proceedings, which begin in Las Vegas on Monday and are expected to last a month, are unlikely to make clear who fired t...
Trial of former gang leader to begin over Tupac Shakur murder
Prosecutors to argue that Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis ordered killing and provided gun in Las Vegas drive-by shooting of rapperThe trial is to begin of a former gang leader over the decades-old killing of the rapper Tupac Shakur, one of the most high-profile unresolved murders in the US.The proceedings, which begin in Las Vegas on Monday and are expected to last a month, are unlikely to make clear who f...
Tropical Storm Dolphin batters eastern China with heavy rain, strong winds
Dolphin is forecast to move deeper inland to the central provinces of Hubei and Henan in the coming days.
Yemeni military says Houthi attack on Mocha kills 7, wounds 30
The Yemeni military said seven people including military personnel and civilians were killed and 30 others wounded in a Houthi attack on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, civilian infrastructure and armed forces.
Suspected crime boss Kinahan spends first night in custody in Ireland
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
Weather tracker: Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar
Drought and wildfires intensify across continent, while tropical storms bring heavy rain and disruption to east AsiaEurope live – latest updatesHigh pressure has dominated central and eastern Europe in early August, breaking temperature records across the region. Austria recorded a high of 41.2C (106.2F), while Slovakia reached 42.2C. Hungary hit a peak of 41.8C, surpassing a record set in 1905, ...
Lake Mead's falling water levels are revealing a US ghost town submerged by its waters 90 years ago
The receding waters of Lake Mead have unveiled the eerie remnants of St. Thomas, a ghost town in Nevada. Originally a thriving Mormon settlement founded in 1865, it was swallowed by rising waters after the Hoover Dam was built in 1938. Now, the lakebed displays its foundations, allowing history enthusiasts a rare opportunity to connect with a bygone era of agricultural significance.
A light touch-up: Madrid's Prado Museum digitally reimagines solar eclipse masterpieces
The Prado Museum in Madrid has unveiled "El Prado in the Light of the Eclipse", an audiovisual work using AI and digital art to show how an eclipse reshapes iconic paintings in its collection.
Prado Museum reimagines masterpieces in solar eclipse light
The Prado Museum unveils "El Prado in the Light of the Eclipse", an audiovisual work using AI and digital art to show how an eclipse reshapes its iconic paintings.