Israeli warplanes and tanks continued heavy bombardment of eastern Gaza City overnight, killing at least 11 people, according to witnesses and medical sources. The strikes come ahead of expected talks in Cairo, where senior Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya is due to meet mediators in a bid to revive a stalled US-backed ceasefire plan. The last…
Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin has drawn sharp criticism after making controversial comments about immigration and cultural values. Speaking on the issue, Pochin claimed that Britain is facing “an invasion from men who are from a Muslim culture, who value women differently to Western men.” Her remarks have ignited debate across the political spectrum, with…
Tensions have erupted in the Spanish town of Montcada i Reixac, near Barcelona, where violent clashes broke out between residents and a group of migrant squatters. According to local reports, the confrontation escalated when the squatters allegedly attacked residents with sticks and chains. Police were quickly deployed to the scene in an effort to disperse…
A powerful explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant in Pennsylvania has left at least one person dead, with two others missing and several more injured, authorities have confirmed. Emergency crews are searching through rubble for workers who may be trapped following the blast, which occurred on Monday. Thick plumes of black smoke…
Firefighters in Turkey are battling a large wildfire in the northwestern province of Çanakkale, where strong winds have intensified the blaze and forced precautionary evacuations. The fire, which broke out on Monday in the central part of the province, has prompted the closure of roads, the local airport, and parts of the Dardanelles Strait. According…
Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe has died, weeks after being shot during a campaign event in Bogota. The 39-year-old, a prominent figure in the right-wing Democratic Centre party, was seen as a rising political star and a potential candidate for the 2026 presidential election. Uribe was attacked on June 7 while addressing supporters…
Iran has made it clear that it will communicate directly with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding its nuclear program, dismissing any mediation through third parties, including Egypt. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani stated on Monday that Tehran does not rely on intermediaries when dealing with the UN nuclear watchdog. He also reiterated Iran’s…
Atlético Madrid have secured the signing of Italy international Giacomo Raspadori from Napoli in a deal worth €26 million, including add-ons. The 25-year-old forward has penned a five-year contract with the Spanish club, becoming the second Italian to join Los Colchoneros this summer following Matteo Ruggeri’s arrival from Atalanta. According to reports, the agreement includes…
Tensions in the South China Sea escalated sharply on Monday when a Chinese guided-missile destroyer and a China Coast Guard cutter collided during an attempted blockade of Philippine Coast Guard ships near Scarborough Shoal. The incident, which occurred roughly ten nautical miles from the disputed maritime feature, is being described as one of the most…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that Australia will officially recognise the State of Palestine in September, a move he says is aimed at advancing peace in the Middle East. The announcement, made on Monday in Canberra, comes ahead of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where the formal recognition will be…
