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…
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…