Voters in the northern English district of Makerfield cast ballots on Thursday to choose their representative in Parliament, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.
Former Army generals say Ukraine making headway in war with Russia
Russia’s strategy has remained basically unchanged despite losing almost 500,000 soldiers in its four-year war with Ukraine, a former commander of U.S. Army troops in Europe said.
Scotland football fan calls 911 over ‘terrifying’ shooting during World Cup trip
The man had just arrived in Boston ahead of Friday’s game.
Lionel Messi’s father undergoing treatment for health issues, family says
Family statement comes two days after an emotional Messi wiped away tears in Argentina’s World Cup match against Algeria.
German proverb of the day: ‘Crooked logs also make straight fires’
Germany’s adage ‘crooked logs make straight fires’ conveys a powerful message about human potential, reminding us that flaws do not detract from one’s worth. It encourages us to utilize what we have rather than wait for perfect conditions, advocating a…
Knicks revel in NBA victory parade as thousands of fans fill New York’s streets
New York erupted in jubilant scenes on Saturday when the Knicks broke a 53-year drought to defeat the San Antonio Spurs away in Texas.
Macron and Modi tour Indian pavilion at France’s VivaTech
France highlighted its technology partnership with India on 18 June as President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured VivaTech 2026 in Paris.
Tourist’s death reignites calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park
There have now been eight horse-related incidents in Central Park over the past 13 months
‘Living celebration of community’: Obamas host star-studded opening of Chicago presidential centre
The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president.
US lifts naval blockade as Iran’s supreme leader says Trump made deal ‘out of desperation’
Iran’s supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it “out of desperation”.