Netanyahu apologises over hostage deaths as protests continue Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised to Israelis for failing to rescue six hostages who were found dead in Gaza on Saturday. This comes as Hamas warned that more hostages could be “returned to their families in shrouds” if a ceasefire is not reached. Netanyahu’s comments were made amid growing protests in Israel against his handling of the hostage negotiations. Thousands of Israelis took to the…
Trending Story Today Ten Hag is on the verge of United exit The thumping on Sunday afternoon humiliated Manchester United at Old Trafford as Liverpool push Ten Hag closer to exit. Much to the relief of supporters there will also be a mass exodus of players over the next 24 months as Sir Jim Radcliffe looks to revive the club. How did Liverpool beat Man Utd? Liverpool FC got another clean sheet and put in…
Children die in building collapse after Nigeria flooding Two children have died in north-western Nigeria after a building collapse, further adding to the toll of lives lost in weeks of severe flooding, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (Nema). The incident occurred in Katsina, one of the seven north-western states severely affected by the floods. A third child sustained injuries from the collapse. Nema reported that at least 179 people have died across Nigeria…
General strike begins in Israel as protesters demand Gaza hostage deal A general strike is underway in Israel as protests continue over the government’s perceived failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. The strike was called by Histadrut, one of Israel’s most influential unions, for one day, although it remains unclear how extensively the strike will be observed across the country. On Sunday, tens of thousands of people rallied across Israel following…
A major operation has been launched in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces. Today marks the third day of Israeli raids across the north – they claim to have killed the head of the Palestinian armed group Hamas in Jenin and two other fighters. It’s understood that at least 12 Palestinians were killed in the first two days. The UN has criticised the operation saying it is causing unnecessary deaths. Israel says it is looking…
Workers trapped for days in Thai tunnel found dead Three foreign workers trapped in a collapsed train tunnel in Thailand have died despite rescue efforts that spanned over five days, Thai authorities confirmed. The men, two from China and one from Myanmar were believed to be alive as recently as Thursday. The workers were trapped when a tunnel they were constructing in the Pak Chong district, about 200 km (124 miles) northeast of Bangkok, collapsed…
Israel agrees to pauses in fighting for polio vaccine drive Israel has agreed to a series of “humanitarian pauses” in Gaza to facilitate a mass vaccination campaign against polio, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The campaign aims to vaccinate approximately 640,000 children across the Gaza Strip, starting on Sunday, said senior WHO official Rik Peeperkorn. The vaccination effort will be conducted in three stages across central, southern, and northern Gaza. Each stage will…
Japan hit by typhoon as millions told to evacuate Japan has been hit by one of its strongest typhoons in decades with torrential rain and gusts of 157mph. Three people have died in a landslide and dozens have been injured as more than 5 million people have been evacuated. Japanese authorities say more than 5.2 million people in Japan have been ordered to evacuate their homes. Most of the orders are in place for the…
Floods in Indian state kill 28 and displace thousands Severe flooding in the western Indian state of Gujarat has killed at least 28 people and forced over 24,000 to evacuate their homes since Sunday, following heavy rains. Overflowing rivers and reservoirs have surpassed danger levels, prompting the Indian army and national disaster response teams to carry out extensive rescue and relief operations in the hardest-hit areas. The state remains on high alert as the weather…
Venezuelan opposition leader’s lawyer detained Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s lawyer, Perkins Rocha, has been detained, marking the latest in a series of arrests targeting opposition figures since last month’s disputed presidential election. Rocha, who also serves as a legal adviser for the Vente Venezuela party, was reportedly seized by unidentified men, and his whereabouts remain unknown. President Nicolás Maduro’s government has detained over 2,400 people in the past month, which the UN describes…
World Food Programme halts Gaza staff movements The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a halt to the movement of its staff in the Gaza Strip “until further notice” following an attack on its convoy near an Israeli checkpoint. According to the WFP, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening at the Wadi Gaza bridge when two of its armoured vehicles, escorting a convoy of humanitarian aid trucks, came under fire. Although no injuries were reported,…
At least 10 Palestinians killed in Israeli raids in West Bank Israeli forces have launched a significant operation in the north of the occupied West Bank, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 Palestinians, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli military described the action as a “counterterrorism operation” targeting Jenin and Tulkarm, where they reported killing five armed individuals. Additionally, four more were killed in an airstrike at the al-Faraa refugee camp…
Brazil says criminals likely set São Paulo fires Brazilian government officials suspect that “criminals” are responsible for the record number of fires that have ravaged large areas of São Paulo state. Wolnei Wolff, head of Brazil’s National Office for Protection and Civil Defence, stated that 99.9% of the fires were caused by human actions, with no natural causes like lightning or downed power lines accounting for the blazes. Four individuals have been arrested in connection…
At least 11 dead as Israel launches major West Bank operation At least 11 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian health officials. The fatalities include five people killed in an air strike on the al-Far’a refugee camp and six others during a drone strike and armed clashes in Jenin. Israeli security forces described their actions in Jenin and Tulkarm as a “counterterrorism operation to thwart terror.”…
Africa to finally receive first batch of vaccines for deadly mpox virus Nigeria has become the first African country to receive mpox vaccines, obtaining 10,000 doses to combat the ongoing outbreak of the disease. The country began securing the vaccines well before the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global health emergency earlier this month. Africa has been significantly affected by the rapid spread of mpox, prompting calls for a faster response from international…
Five dead after Israeli airstrike on refugee camp in West Bank At least five people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Nur Shams refugee camp near Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian officials. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the attack, stating it targeted the command centre of a “terror cell.” Separately, the Palestinian Authority reported that one person was killed and three others were injured in an attack by…
UN says Gaza aid operation paused due to evacuation orders The United Nations has temporarily suspended its aid operations in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli military evacuation orders in the central area of the territory. A senior UN official reported that humanitarian staff could not work on Monday because of safety concerns stemming from evacuation orders around Deir al-Balah, where the UN has its main operations centre. The evacuation forced UN staff to relocate…
Japan says Chinese spy plane violated its airspace Japan has accused a Chinese spy plane of violating its airspace, marking the first known incident of such a direct breach. The Japanese military scrambled fighter jets after a Y-9 surveillance plane reportedly entered the airspace over the Danjo Islands for about two minutes on Monday morning. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary condemned the breach as “utterly unacceptable” and summoned a Chinese embassy official in Tokyo to protest.…
Macron rules out leftist PM as ongoing government crisis continues French President Emmanuel Macron has refused to accept a government led by the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance, which won the most seats in last month’s legislative election. Macron argued that France needs institutional stability and believes the NFP cannot secure a confidence vote in parliament. In response, the NFP, which nominated Lucie Castets for prime minister, called for street protests and Macron’s impeachment.…
Europe today has many leading headlines about the escalation of war in the Middle East.
Israel has attacked Lebanon overnight and the region is no closer to peace.
The fallout from the middle east can be seen in Germany as tensions are high after an explosive attack in West Germany.
Oil tanker crew rescued after attacks in Red Sea A Greek-owned oil tanker was attacked in the Red Sea on Wednesday. The ship, carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil, was hit by gunfire and projectiles, causing a fire and leaving it without power. All 25 crew members were successfully rescued by a European warship. The tanker is now a danger to navigation and the environment. “The MV Sounion now represents a navigational and environmental hazard,”…
Thailand confirms first Asian case of new Mpox strain Bangkok, Thailand – A 66-year-old European man has become the first confirmed case of the potentially deadlier Clade 1b strain of Mpox in Asia. The man arrived in Bangkok from an unnamed African country on August 14 and began experiencing symptoms the following day. This marks the second case of Clade 1b outside of Africa, following a similar case reported in Sweden a week earlier. The…
Venezuelan Court Upholds Maduro’s Victory Caracas, Venezuela – The Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice has upheld the re-election of President Nicolás Maduro, despite widespread accusations of voter fraud during the July elections. The court’s decision has been criticised by the United Nations, which has warned of the court’s lack of independence and impartiality. Announcing the court ruling, TSJ head Caryslia Rodríguez said: “The electoral material assessed is certified unobjectionably and the results of the presidential…
Canadian government forces rail lockout to end Ottawa, Canada – The Canadian federal government has intervened to resolve a labour dispute that halted operations of two major railways, potentially disrupting supply chains throughout North America. After failing to reach a deal with the Teamsters union, Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) locked out nearly 9,300 workers on Thursday. To prevent further disruptions, the government intervened and ordered both sides to undergo…
Three staff members killed in Bosnia school shooting – reports A tragic incident occurred at a secondary school in northwestern Bosnia when a disgruntled employee opened fire, killing three staff members. The gunman, identified by local reports as the caretaker at the Sanski Most school, used an automatic rifle to carry out the attack before attempting to take his own life. The shooting took place during the summer holiday period, and local police received reports…
