World Singapore executes a woman for the first time in 19 years July 28, 2023 Singapore has executed a woman for the first time in 19 years. Saridewi Djamani, 45, was sentenced to death in 2018 for trafficking nearly 31 grams (1.09 ounces) of heroin,…
World Jordan Henderson’s new Saudi Arabian club turns rainbow armband photo black and white July 27, 2023 Jordan Henderson’s new Saudi Arabian football club has turned part of a colour photograph black and white – ensuring his rainbow armband cannot be seen. A burst of images of…
World Putin could be out of power within a year, says ex-British spy – here’s how July 27, 2023 The ex-British spy who wrote a dossier on Donald Trump and Russian interference in the US election says he believes Vladimir Putin will be out of power “within the next…
World US soldier who entered North Korea is ‘not the type to get into trouble’, sister says July 27, 2023 A US soldier who is being held in North Korea after entering the country without permission while on a tourist outing is “not the type to get into trouble”, his…
World Myanmar ‘categorically rejects’ claims made by Sky News about the civil war in the country July 26, 2023 Myanmar has said it “categorically rejects” claims made by Sky News in its undercover reporting of the civil war in the country. The report from inside the country claims to…
World Hospital sued after patient’s face catches fire during surgery July 26, 2023 A former nurse is suing the hospital she worked at after witnessing a patient’s face catching fire during an operation, according to Australian media. Marilyn Espinola was working at Sunshine…
World Trump’s US presidential rival Ron DeSantis involved in car crash July 25, 2023 US presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has been involved in a car crash. The Florida governor, who is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, was involved in an accident in…
World China’s outspoken foreign minister removed from office July 25, 2023 China’s outspoken foreign minister – who has not been seen publicly for a month – has been removed from office and replaced by his predecessor. Chinese state media gave no…
World BBC admits asking ‘inappropriate’ question to player at Women’s World Cup July 25, 2023 The BBC has admitted asking an “inappropriate” question about sexuality to the Moroccan captain at the Women’s World Cup. A journalist – reported to be from the BBC’s World Service…
World Police unable to find head of body discovered in hotel bathtub – as woman and her parents arrested July 25, 2023 A woman and her parents have been arrested after a headless body was discovered in a hotel bathtub in Japan. The body of Hitoshi Ura was found in the red…
World Crypto scheme that scans people’s eyeballs being looked at by UK regulator July 25, 2023 The UK data watchdog is looking into a cryptocurrency scheme launched by OpenAI boss Sam Altman that offers digital coins in exchange for eyeball scans. It comes after the billionaire…
World Iran protests: Increased hijab patrols enrage defiant #MahsaAmini protesters July 24, 2023 Efforts to tighten restrictions on women in Iran have reignited the protest movement that saw the country’s streets flooded with furious Iranians for more than half a year. Calls to…
World World record bid made for Mbappe July 24, 2023 Saudi football club Al Hilal have made a world record £259m bid for Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe. Sky Sports News reported at least five clubs have contacted the French club in recent…
World Spain election: Exit polls suggest far-right Vox could help Popular Party take power July 23, 2023 The right-wing Popular Party (PP) is projected to be ahead after a general election in Spain – but it is likely to need the support of the far-right to govern.…
World England win first World Cup match with 1-0 victory over Haiti July 22, 2023 England have won their first Women’s World Cup match with a 1-0 victory over Haiti in Brisbane. It took 29 minutes for Georgia Stanway to push the Lionesses into the…
World US soldier’s illegal border crossing into North Korea mistaken as TikTok stunt by tourist July 19, 2023 A tourist who saw a US soldier run across the North Korean border said she first thought it was part of a TikTok stunt. Private Second Class Travis T King…
World Putin will not attend summit in South Africa amid arrest warrant July 19, 2023 Vladimir Putin will not be attending the BRICS trade summit in South Africa thereby avoiding the risk of arrest. The South African government broke the news with the following statement:…
World German businesses urged to consider allowing staff siestas as temperatures hit 38C July 19, 2023 Businesses in Germany should consider allowing staff to take midday siestas, according to a public health chief, as temperatures in the country soar. Johannes Niessen, the head of the country’s…
World Is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘doomed’? July 19, 2023 Senior Ukrainian military officials believe Russia is planning a massive attack in the northeastern Kharkiv region in a bid to draw Ukraine’s efforts away from its counteroffensive. It comes as…
World China has ‘a responsibility’ for the ‘tragic’ situation in Myanmar July 19, 2023 China has a responsibility for the “tragic” situation in Myanmar because it is the “foremost supporter” of the military regime, the head of the British foreign intelligence service MI6 has…