British fugitive on most-wanted list arrested in Spain
A fugitive wanted by police in Scotland over alleged sexual offences committed between 2012 and 2022 has been arrested in Madrid, Sky News understands.
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Dublin bids farewell to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard
Hundreds gather in Dublin to honour Glen Hansard as musicians, actors and fans pay tribute during the singer-songwriter's funeral service
SpaceX stock sinks after first ever earnings revealed big AI spending plans
SpaceX touted faster-than-expected returns from its AI spending on its first-ever earnings call as a public company, but investors remained concerned about long-term investments.
Outrage in Libya over a video of a woman being publicly flogged for adultery
A rare video filmed on July 21 in Sabha, Libya shows a woman accused of adultery being sentenced to 100 lashes. Shared on social media, it has sparked outrage for various reasons: Some are appalled by the fact that the punishment was carried out in a public space, whilst others are shocked by the ongoing existence of a law on extramarital relationships.
Woman arrested after four men stabbed in London’s Covent Garden
Metropolitan police say 47-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of possession of offensive weapon and assaultA woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, police said.Four people were taken to a major trauma centre after the incident on Endell Street on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading...
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Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina announces plan to return to Bangladesh
The decision of the 78-year-old ousted leader comes despite her facing the death penalty in Bangladesh.
Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina announces her plan to return to Bangladesh
The decision of the 78-year-old ousted leader comes despite her facing the death penalty in Bangladesh.
€1 million lottery ticket recovered among six tonnes of rubbish in Italy
A lottery player in Italy threw out the winning ticket at a local tobacconist after a self-service lottery terminal displayed the message "not payable."
€1 million lottery ticket recovered among 6 tonnes of rubbish in Italy
A lottery player in Italy threw out the winning ticket at a local tobacconist after a self-service lottery terminal displayed the message "not payable."
Why are US Republicans losing faith in War Secretary Pete Hegseth?
The reasons for dissent are not unanimous, ranging from the war in Iran to an overhaul of military leadership.
China jails retired defence tech overseer for 10 years in US$6.3m corruption case
A former senior Chinese defence official has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for accepting over 43 million yuan (US$6.3 million) in bribes, as China’s anti-corruption drive continues it sweep through the military sector. Zhang Jianhua, former deputy head of China’s State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence, was sentenced on Wednesday by the Dazhou Intermedi...
Bomb disposal robot deployed after drone carrying explosives found at German airport
Counter-terror team investigating after DHL plane also collided mid-air with unknown object at Leipzig airportEurope live – latest updatesGerman police deployed a bomb disposal robot after a drone carrying explosives was found at Leipzig airport overnight, causing alarm and the diversion of several flights.A DHL cargo plane that had been forced to abort its landing at the airport then collided wit...
Middle East crisis live: Israel resumes Lebanon strikes as US-Iran Hormuz stand-off continues
IDF had issued warning to inhabitants of southern Lebanese village to flee homes before strikingHere are some of the latest images from Lebanon on the newswires:The IDF has issued a brief update saying it has begun “targeted strikes” in southern Lebanon, which it said were in response to Hezbollah breaching the ceasefire. Continue reading...
Netanyahu pushes back against Gaza deal, saying will not withdraw from enclave
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back on a recent deal announced by US President Donald Trump for the disarmament of Hamas. In a video posted to social media, Netanyahu said the Israeli army would not pull back from its current positions in the Gaza Strip until the full disarmament of Hamas... comments that appear to contradict the terms of an October ceasefire deal. What exact...
Stacy Brooks expected to dislike downtown Minneapolis, but a one-year trial changed her mind
Stacy Brooks, originally from northern Minnesota, discovered a newfound happiness in her urban high-rise. After a year-long experiment, she and her husband are in the process of purchasing their 19th-floor apartment. Their daily routine transformed into leisurely walks, indulging in community amenities, and savoring a variety of local dining options. The supportive community of childfree neighbors...
Food Expo vendors hoping for tasty profits with caviar sake gelato, other new products
Some vendors at Hong Kong’s coming Food Expo have said they expect brisker sales and higher foot traffic compared with last year, citing better weather, discounts and creative products such as caviar sake gelato. The five day expo is among five trade fairs that will open next Thursday, with more than 1,850 exhibitors in total from over 30 countries and regions, according to organiser the Trade Dev...
Two US men charged for allegedly using snakes, a lemur and a monkey for exotic photoshoots
Men allegedly used exotic animals for photoshoots featuring a ring of fire in a parking garage in Maryland Two Baltimore, Maryland, men are facing charges for allegedly using exotic animals – including snakes, a lemur and a spider monkey – in photoshoots featuring three semi-clothed models and a ring of fire in a garage beneath a luxury shopping complex.Photographer Vernon Crowfey III, the 32-year...
Theme park or political park: Did France's 'Puy du Fou' break Russian sanctions?
Is one of France’s favorite theme parks a ‘Disneyland for Dictators,’ as The Guardian claims? The British paper has uncovered documents that indicate the French theme park ‘Puy du Fou’ continued working with a Russian oligarch long after sanctions on him were in place, in addition to ties with Vladimir Putin. Solange Mougin has more on the popular French destination, its expansion plans abroad and...
China slaps export controls on US firms ahead of Xi's Washington visit
Beijing has announced sweeping trade curbs against the United States, including export controls on drones and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in retaliation for recent US restrictions on Chinese tech.
Iraq faces crisis as Shia armed groups defy disarmament
Iraqi PM faces a serious crisis as powerful Shia paramilitaries refuse to disarm as September 30 deadline looms.
Former heavyweight champ Parker cleared to fight again after doping ban
Joseph Parker was suspended in October after failing a voluntary drug test, but denied taking any prohibited substance.
Portugal legend Luis Figo calls for Infantino to resign, saying he 'debased' FIFA presidency
"It is too late to save his dignity but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now," Figo wrote in a post on X.
Suspect accused of killing woman found in suitcase in Greece gives statement
The 26-year-old, identified in media reports as an Afghan national, confessed to putting the woman in a suitcase, but denied having killed her.
Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November, Vatican says
The Vatican has announced the Pope's sixth international trip. From 6-17 November he will visit three Latin American countries, including Peru, where he carried out much of his ministry.
How is this country attracting manufacturing investment?
Kazakhstan is seeking to attract more investment into higher-value manufacturing as it looks to diversify its economy beyond raw materials and expand value-added industries.
Japan tests long-range Type 12 missile as counterstrike capability against China grows
Japan’s efforts to build a long-range capability to strike Chinese warships reached a milestone last week as flight testing began for the air-launched variant of its upgraded Type 12 anti-ship missile, a weapon with a reported range of about 1,000km (620 miles). Photographs taken by aviation enthusiasts on July 30 at Gifu airbase in central Japan show a Mitsubishi F-2B fighter carrying two inert e...
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in Latin American trip
Pope Leo XIV will make his first trip to Latin America as pontiff in November, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
UN rights chief says Iran executed at least 56 people since March
Volker Turk warns of surge in Iran executions to suppress dissent after January uprising.
Pakistan’s Khan in jail for 3 years: PTI rallies over ‘arbitrary detention’
Thousands of supporters of former PM Imran Khan's party demonstrate across country to call for his immediate release.