World LA police chief criticises officer who punched woman twice while holding baby July 14, 2023 The Los Angeles County sheriff has said an incident where a police officer punched a woman twice in the face while she held her three-week-old baby was “completely unacceptable”. Sheriff…
World Court clears man of groping ‘because it lasted for seconds’ – sparking protests on TikTok July 14, 2023 An Italian court’s decision to clear a janitor who groped a schoolgirl because he did it for “just a few seconds” has sparked outrage. The girl, who was 17 at…
World Ireland’s biggest TV star says he has been ‘cancelled’ over RTE secret payment row July 11, 2023 Ireland’s biggest TV star Ryan Tubridy says he has been “cancelled” over a secret payment scandal at the public broadcaster RTE. The 50-year-old presenter said that his name had been…
World Twitter wins big name backer against Threads – but it’s the Taliban July 11, 2023 Twitter has won the support of a big name backer against fast-growing rival Threads – but it’s the Taliban. A leader of the hardline Islamist group, which seized power in…
World Football fan dies after being hit in neck by bottle of beer outside stadium July 11, 2023 A woman has died in Brazil – two days after she was hit in the neck by a beer bottle during a brawl at a football stadium. Gabriela Anelli, 23,…
World ‘Gold rush’ warning over plans to mine precious metals in deep sea July 10, 2023 Controversial proposals to mine precious metals in the deep sea are being discussed at key international talks. Environmental groups warn a “gold rush” to extract minerals from the seabed would…
World Ireland’s national broadcaster RTE is facing a crisis – and this is why July 10, 2023 Ireland’s biggest TV star Ryan Tubridy will be grilled by politicians today, as a secret payments and “slush fund” scandal threatens the very existence of RTE. From Champions League final…
World Putin met with Prigozhin five days after mutiny, Kremlin claims July 10, 2023 Vladimir Putin met with Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin just days after his mutiny, the Kremlin has claimed. The Russian president is said to have held three-hour talks with the…
World France bans fireworks sales ahead of Bastille Day after violent riots July 9, 2023 France has banned the sale of fireworks ahead of Bastille Day celebrations on Friday amid fears of further violence. The sale, possession and transport of fireworks was banned by the…
World China’s Xi calls for ‘enhanced war planning’ as jets sent near Taiwan July 8, 2023 China has sent warships and fighter planes close to Taiwan during a visit by US treasury secretary Janet Yellen to Beijing aimed at easing strained relations. Taiwan’s defence ministry said…
World Putin to step foot on NATO territory for first time since Ukraine war July 8, 2023 Vladimir Putin is planning a rare overseas trip to Turkey next month, the country’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has revealed. Mr Erdogan made the announcement during a press conference following…
World Ukraine risks losing initiative at war’s critical stage – and time may not be on Zelenskyy’s side July 7, 2023 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Ukrainian military forces have proven incredibly resilient against what should – at least on paper – have been a superior Russian force. But one month…
World Twitter threatens to sue Facebook owner Meta over new Threads platform July 6, 2023 Twitter has threatened to sue Facebook owner Meta over its new Threads platform, it has been reported. The company has written to Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg to say it “intends…
World Putin won’t ‘wipe out’ Prigozhin but he’s in Russia – Belarus leader July 6, 2023 Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has said Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is in Russia – and Vladimir Putin will not “wipe” him out. Mr Lukashenko said Prigozhin may be in…
World ‘Code red’ alert urges millions to stay inside as rare storm kills two July 5, 2023 Millions of people across the Netherlands have been warned to stay indoors as a rare summer storm hit the Dutch coast, severely disrupting air and rail travel. The country’s national…
World Why Russia’s statements about Ukrainian nuclear plant are deeply worrying July 5, 2023 It was a nerve-wracking night for Ukrainians and the anxiety goes on. Having a nuclear power plant in enemy hands has been the cause of deep concern for Ukrainians throughout…
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…