Israel bombs Gaza City as military prepares for full takeover
Video shows a large explosion targeting an apartment building near the al Shifa Medical Complex, west of Gaza City.
Day: August 8, 2025
Love gone wild: Indian man faces deportation for harassing UK zoo colleague for 6 months; didn’t stop even after restraining order
Asish Jose Paul, an Indian national, is facing deportation from the UK. He stalked Lutaruta Masiulonyte, his colleague at London Zoo. Paul ignored police warnings and a restraining order. He sent her texts, flowers, and chocolates. The court sentenced …
Balcony collapses as Palestinians scramble for aid in Gaza
Video shows the moment a balcony collapsed in Gaza, as Palestinians scrambled to reach an airdropped aid pallet.
‘Before judging…’: Wife of Pakistani man Salman Iftikhar who threatened Virgin Atlantic air hostess with gangrape defends outburst
37-year-old Iftikhar was jailed for 15 months earlier this week for his vile outburst on a flight in 2023. He was drinking on the flight and started his vile behavior after he was asked not to grab ice for himself using his hands. Iftikhar said he was…
Six times JD Vance sparked outrage with UK comments before holidaying in Britain
Despite slamming free speech and immigration levels in Britain, JD Vance is due to spend his summer holiday here with his family.
Royal Navy awards £41m helicopter support contract
The Royal Navy has awarded a £41 million five-year Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FSHU) contract to Dorset-based small-medium enterprise HeliOperations, creating 15 new jobs and sustaining 80 existing roles.
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Brazil’s Lula plans joint response to Donald Trump tariffs with PM Modi, other Brics leaders
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Africa’s ‘land-linked’ economies poised to drive continent’s prosperity
By leveraging their central location, expanding regional connectivity and embracing transformative technologies, Africa’s landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) are positioning themselves as vital contributors to the continent’s prosperity and sustain…
Indigenous Peoples Day highlights AI’s risks and opportunities
In honour of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9 August, the UN hosted a virtual commemoration on Friday on the theme AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures. Read the full story, “Indigenous Peoples Day highlights AI’s risks an…
Israel’s military takeover of Gaza City would mark ‘a dangerous escalation’: Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed grave concern over Israel’s decision to “take control of Gaza City”, his Spokesperson said in a statement on Friday. Read the full story, “Israel’s military takeover of Gaza City would mark ‘a dangero…