China plans evacuations as Typhoon Ragasa barrels through Philippines
China plans evacuations as Typhoon Ragasa barrels through Philippines China plans to evacuate close to 400,00 people from southern Shenzhen province as the typhoon makes landfall in the northern Philippines.…
UN marks 80 years amid Gaza genocide and global crises
Marking 80 years of the UN, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said its principles are “under assault as never before”.
The terrifying spectre of an internet shutdown in Afghanistan
Opinions The terrifying spectre of an internet shutdown in Afghanistan A partial shutdown of fibre-optic internet has spread fear. Afghans do not want to be cut off from the world.…
Bodycare to shut remaining stores with loss of 444 jobs
Administrators say the business is “no longer viable to continue” trading and a sale is “unlikely”.
British couple held by Taliban for months feared they would be executed
British couple held by Taliban for months feared they would be executed 54 minutes agoCaroline Hawleydiplomatic correspondent andFreya Chappell Reuters A British couple released by the Taliban in Afghanistan last…
US targets Brazilian justice’s wife with sanctions; will revoke more visas
US targets Brazilian justice’s wife with sanctions; will revoke more visas Six officials will see their visas revoked following the sentencing of Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro. Inflatable figures depicting Brazil’s…
US public opinion on Israel is changing, US policy will have to as well
US public opinion on Israel is changing, US policy will have to as well Unconditional US support for Israel will come to an end but this policy shift may take…
Cyberattack on European airports caused by ransomware, EU finds
Cyberattack on European airports caused by ransomware, EU finds Since Friday, Europe’s busiest airports have faced significant disruptions after hackers hit automated check-in systems. Travellers wait in Terminal 4 at…
Israeli attack kills four members of a family in Lebanon
An Israeli drone attack killed four members of a family in Lebanon, including the father and three of his children.
Barred from Eurovision, Russia holds its own rival song contest
Barred from Eurovision, Russia held its own rival song contest called ‘Intervision’ featuring singers from 23 countries.