World Ukraine claims ‘explosive devices’ planted on roof of Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility July 5, 2023 Ukraine has claimed “explosive devices” have been placed on the roof of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of “dangerous provocations” at the facility. The Ukrainian armed…
World Israel begins withdrawing troops from Jenin as Gaza is hit by airstrikes July 5, 2023 Israeli troops have begun withdrawing from the West Bank city of Jenin after a two-day operation that left 13 Palestinians dead – as residents of Gaza say the territory has…
World Israel starts withdrawal from West Bank city of Jenin July 4, 2023 Israeli troops have been pulling out of the Palestinian city of Jenin following one of their biggest West Bank operations in years. Convoys of military vehicles were seen leaving less…
World Israel’s Jenin operation may have achieved its objectives – but it will have also deepened hatred July 4, 2023 There’s only one road into Jenin – the checkpoint to the north is closed as Israel’s military operations continue into its second day and temporary army posts hold up the…
World Students celebrating end of exams in Greece died in ‘separate incidents’ – as classmates are left ‘absolutely traumatised’ July 3, 2023 Greek police are investigating the deaths of two Irish teenagers who were celebrating the end of their school exams on the island of Ios. The bodies of Andrew O’Donnell and…
World Police arrest mother of seven-year-old girl whose body was found decaying in wardrobe July 3, 2023 Police in the US have arrested the mother of a seven-year-old girl whose body was found decaying in the wardrobe of a vacant apartment. Police in Georgia charged Alondra Hobbs,…
World Israel carries out biggest West Bank strikes in nearly two decades July 3, 2023 The Israeli military has carried out airstrikes on the northern West Bank town of Jenin overnight, and large numbers of soldiers were reported in the area as part of a…
World ‘We love each other’: Mayor marries alligator-like reptile who he calls ‘princess girl’ July 2, 2023 A mayor in Mexico has married a female alligator-like animal in a traditional ceremony which is believed to bring good fortune to his people. Victor Hugo Sosa wed the caiman…
World ‘Putin’s mistakes’ giving US ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance to recruit Russian spies, says CIA director July 2, 2023 Dissatisfaction over Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, underlined by Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s armed mutiny, has created a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity for the US to recruit spies, the director of the…
World Australia becomes first country to legalise medical psychedelics July 1, 2023 Australia has become the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe psychedelics to patients with depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). From Saturday, Australian physicians can prescribe doses of MDMA,…
World Musk jokes about Twitter’s new reading limits after users vent fury July 1, 2023 Elon Musk has joked about Twitter’s temporary daily reading limits after users vented their fury over the site’s new limitations. “Oh the irony of hitting view limits due to complaining…
World Macron axes state visit to Germany amid protest unrest July 1, 2023 President Emmanuel Macron has postponed a state visit to Germany due to the ongoing protests and riots across France. More than 1,300 people have been arrested after a fourth night…
World ‘I’ll put a bullet in your head’: Witness says French police threatened teen before fatal shooting July 1, 2023 A young man who was in the car with the 17-year-old shot and killed by a police officer in France, sparking unrest across the country, has shared his story to…
World France to suspend bus and tram services amid riots over police shooting June 30, 2023 France will suspend all bus and tram services amid ongoing riots over a police shooting. Violent protests are spreading throughout France after a 17-year-old was shot by police during a…
World Putin has offered Wagner fighters three choices – but he can’t afford to lose them from the war June 30, 2023 President Putin is directing a major “damage limitation” exercise in Russia to re-impose his authority and purge those responsible for the potential coup attempt, following Yevgeny Prigozhin’s abortive “march for…
World Ukraine charges politician over alleged deportation of orphans as young as one June 30, 2023 Ukraine has charged a Russian politician and two collaborators with war crimes over the alleged deportation of a dozen orphans. Prosecutors have alleged the orphans, some as young as one,…
World Russia ‘cutting numbers’ at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant June 30, 2023 The number of Russian personnel at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is gradually being reduced, according to Ukraine. Its military intelligence agency announced the apparent drawdown on Telegram, but Russia…
World Florida governor signs bill allowing roads to be built using product linked to cancer June 30, 2023 Glowing neon-yellow roads as from Jacksonville to Miami? Maybe not, but Ron DeSantis has signed a bill allowing roads in his Florida state to be built with “radioactive” mining waste…
World Macron seen dancing at Elton John gig as riots raged across France June 30, 2023 France’s president Emmanuel Macron is facing a backlash after being photographed meeting Elton John at a Paris gig, despite his country being in the grip of riots. Violent protests are…
World France riots: A youth told us, in the most blunt terms possible, that we weren’t welcome June 30, 2023 There are the three things that have come to illuminate the night sky in Nanterre – blue lights, orange flames and the starburst of fireworks. For the first couple of…