The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The band says the musician died “after a short illness at home over Christmas”.
Israel attacks press as ‘silencing’ policy: Palestinian journalists union
Israel attacks press as ‘silencing’ policy: Palestinian journalists union Syndicate report says Israeli forces have systematically targeted journalists to undermine Palestinian narrative. Palestinians pray over the bodies of journalists, including…
Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK
Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK UK PM calls arrival of blogger and Egyptian government critic, who spent 12 years in prison, ‘profound relief’. Laila…
Netanyahu pushes for Iran conflict, clashing with Trump’s priorities
Netanyahu pushes for Iran conflict, clashing with Trump’s priorities The US president’s base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement. US President Donald…
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health labels
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health labels A new state law mandates warnings for young users on platforms with features that ‘encourage excessive use’. The…
Three people unaccounted for after house fire
One person escaped the fire but three others, who were thought to have been in the house, are missing.
Marco Rubio congratulates Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura
Marco Rubio congratulates Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura Washington’s top diplomat says he thanked Asfura, who was backed by Trump, for ‘advocacy of US strategic objectives’. Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura is…
Family of man missing at sea pay tribute
The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day.
Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead
The explosion in Homs targeted a predominantly Alawite area, a sect that has faced crackdowns and violence since the fall of former-President Bashar al-Assad.
Salah seals Egypt qualification with win against South Africa at AFCON 2025
Salah seals Egypt qualification with win against South Africa at AFCON 2025 Egypt reach the knockout stages with a 1-0 win against South Africa while Angola and Zimbabwe draw. Egypt’s…