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The UK’s shortest-serving PM Liz Truss has endorsed Donald Trump to win this year’s US election, saying the “world was safer” when he was in the White House. The former prime minister said the world was “on the cusp of very, very strong conflict” and needed “a strong America more than ever”.

The historic old stock exchange building in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark is on fire. The 17th Century Børsen is one of the city’s oldest buildings, its iconic spire has collapsed in the flames. Everyone in the building, which dates back to 1625, was able to leave and people rushed to rescue some of the building’s historic paintings.

China’s economy has grown faster in the first quarter than expected, even as the property sector crisis deepens. Official data show GDP expanded by 5.3% in the first three months of 2024, compared to a year earlier. That beat expectations the world’s second-largest economy could see growth slow to 4.6% in the next first quarter.

Heavy rains have battered Pakistan’s southwest, with flash floods and lightning killing at least 39 people. Some of those killed were farmers struck by lightning while harvesting wheat, authorities say. Flash floods have also disrupted power supplies and transportation networks.

Monday’s Sydney church stabbing has been declared a religiously motivated “terrorist act” by Australian police. A bishop, a priest and churchgoers were attacked during mass at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested.

Newcastle Facing Tough Decisions as Transfer Window Looms Newcastle United could be in for a challenging summer as they navigate the fine line between their ambitions and financial constraints. With star players like Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes attracting interest from other clubs, the Magpies will need to carefully manage their squad to maintain competitiveness. Despite their wealthy Saudi-backed owners, Newcastle must adhere to the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, which limit their spending power. This means they cannot simply splash cash to keep their top talents at the club. Why Might Newcastle Have to Sell? Head coach Eddie…

Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister Calls for Strong Response to Iran’s Attack Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister, Miki Zohar, has criticized Tel Aviv’s “weak” response to Iran’s recent attack and called for a more aggressive approach. Zohar stated that a strong response is necessary in the face of “brutal terrorists” and that Israel has the “international legitimacy” to strike back at Iran with full force. The unprecedented weekend attack by Iran, which involved hundreds of drones and missiles targeting Israel, was in retaliation to a deadly Israeli airstrike on Tehran’s consulate in Damascus. The attack resulted in the destruction of…

Police and the national bomb squad have been called to a location in eastern Linköping after several suspicious objects were spotted on the site. According to police spokesperson Johnny Gustavsson, the area is mostly uninhabited and no buildings need to be evacuated at this time. The location is near the railway, but train traffic is not affected. “We have informed the railway management that we are on the scene and working. We will update them if there is any indication that railway traffic needs to be halted,” Gustavsson said. The national bomb squad will approach the objects. The police are…

The date has been set for the court hearing regarding the tragic death of Antony Gerald Derwen in Gwersyllt. The 42-year-old man was found dead in his home on a quiet street in the small Welsh village, sending shockwaves through the community. Authorities have been investigating the circumstances surrounding Derwen’s death, and now a court date has been scheduled to further delve into the details of the case. The hearing is set to take place on [insert date], where more information is expected to be revealed. Neighbors and friends of Derwen have been left reeling from the news of his…

During a recent interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, presenter Nick Robinson faced backlash for his comments regarding Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend. The interview, which featured former UK Prime Minister David Cameron discussing the escalating tensions in the Middle East, quickly turned heated as Robinson pressed Cameron for his thoughts on the situation. Robinson’s line of questioning appeared to suggest that Israel may have provoked the attack from Iran, leading to criticism from listeners who accused him of bias and insensitivity towards the Israeli government. Many took to social media to express their outrage, with some…