Author: News Desk

Ursula von der Leyen has defied her critics by comfortably surviving a no-confidence vote, with an overwhelming number of European Union legislators rejecting a censure motion against her.

Gaza’s aid personnel are facing repeated mass-casualty events at food distribution sites, where desperate crowds have been crushed or struck by vehicles, leaving dozens injured and at least three killed in recent days.

Houthi rebels attacked the Liberian‑flagged, Greek‑operated bulk carrier Eternity C off Yemen’s Red Sea coast on 7 July, using drone boats, missile‑armed drones and RPGs.

Cliff Notes – Warner ‘still the best by a country mile’ as he leads Thunder to BBL final David Warner’s leadership and performance have been pivotal in transforming Sydney Thunder from last season’s wooden spoon holders to a finals contender, scoring a league-best 357 runs this season. Warner’s influence extends beyond statistics; his energy and tactical acumen have inspired teammates, fostering a culture of bravery and resilience during an injury crisis. The return of key players and strategic roster changes, alongside Warner’s mentorship, have contributed significantly to Thunder’s success in consecutive knockout finals. Warner ‘still the best by a country…

Cliff Notes Four individuals, including a 20-year-old woman and two males aged 19 and 17, were arrested in connection with cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods. The arrests, part of a National Crime Agency operation, relate to offences including the Computer Misuse Act, blackmail, and money laundering. The suspects’ homes were searched, and their electronic devices were seized for forensic analysis following the attacks that disrupted services at the retailers. Woman and three teenagers arrested over M&S, Co-op and Harrods cyber attacks | UK News . Four people have been arrested by police investigating the cyber attacks targeting M&S,…

Cliff Notes – Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard joins club Christian Nørgaard has officially transferred from Brentford to Arsenal, as confirmed by the north London club on Thursday. The midfielder played a pivotal role in Brentford’s establishment in the Premier League, making 196 appearances over six years. Nørgaard started 34 matches for Brentford last season, showcasing his importance to the team. Arsenal transfers: Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard joins Arsenal Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard has completed a transfer to Arsenal, the north London club announced on Thursday. The midfielder spent six years at Brentford and played a key role in establishing the…

Cliff Notes – Netflix director working on ‘boundary-pushing’ thriller after film seen 185,000,000 times Jaume Collet-Serra has secured a rare overall deal with Netflix following the success of his film Carry-On, which amassed 185 million views, making it the platform’s second most-watched film ever. The director is currently developing a psychological thriller titled An Innocent Girl, alongside other projects, including a reimagining of the action film Cliffhanger. Despite the success of Carry-On, Collet-Serra has indicated that a sequel is not currently planned but remains open to future possibilities if a compelling idea arises. Netflix director working on ‘boundary-pushing’ thriller after…

During construction on a subterranean industrial tunnel in Wilmington, Los Angeles, a section collapsed roughly 400 feet underground, trapping 31 workers approximately 5–6 miles from the sole entrance.

President Trump has issued new tariff letters, announcing duties effective 1 August on exports from seven smaller nations, Brunei (25%), Moldova (25%), the Philippines (20%), Algeria (30%), Iraq (30%), Libya (30%), and Sri Lanka (30%), despite their relatively small trade volumes with the U.S.

In the early hours of Thursday, Russian forces unleashed a record-breaking aerial assault on Kyiv, involving around 400 Shahed drones and 18 cruise and ballistic missiles, the largest strike since the full-scale invasion began three years ago.