Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the US president told an Italian TV channel that she had “begged” him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit. Meloni said she was “astonished” by his comments, which were “completely […]
Continue ReadingParis Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is due to join the Morocco squad against Scotland later on Friday, said he faced trial on a rape charge and welcomed the opportunity to put across his point of view. Hakimi, who played for Morocco during its World Cup opener against Brazil on Sunday, had appealed his referral […]
Continue ReadingA man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was thrown into a crocodile enclosure has been released because he is not fit to be interviewed, police said. The 30-year-old man from Norfolk has been bailed while detectives from the major crimes unit conduct further inquiries, Cambridgeshire […]
Continue ReadingAndy Burnham’s return to Westminster sets up a battle for the premiership, which could see him oust Keir Starmer from 10 Downing Street. Here, the Press Association looks at what could happen next: Andy Burnham’s next campaign could be for the Labour leadership and the keys to No 10 (Peter Byrne/PA) – Will a Labour […]
Continue ReadingIsrael’s military has struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported at least 16 people were killed in Israeli air strikes, which the Israeli military said were ongoing. Meanwhile, […]
Continue ReadingThe FBI said on Tuesday it thwarted a planned attack on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn on the weekend, taking five people into custody, according to court documents. The plot involved using explosive-laden drones to strike the north side of the White House with the aim […]
Continue ReadingPolice in Vietnam seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of a cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, according to animal welfare groups and local media reports. More than 40 of the rescued cats were reunited with their owners following the multiday operation last week, but around 100 have died […]
Continue ReadingA large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine has killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and left at least 20 people injured in the capital Kyiv. Strikes set apartment buildings ablaze and sparked a fire at one of the country’s most significant religious landmarks. Officials said substantial damage was caused to the Unesco-listed Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, or Monastery of […]
Continue ReadingDonald Trump has said a deal to end the nearly four-month war with Iran “is now complete”, with the Strait of Hormuz oil and gas shipping route to be reopened. The US president wrote on his Truth Social platform: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. “Congratulations to all! “I hereby […]
Continue ReadingPolice have said there “must be no repeat of the disorder” seen in Glasgow earlier in the week, ahead of an anti-racism demonstration in the city on Saturday. Large numbers are expected at the protest, which has been organised by Stand Up To Racism Scotland in response to events in the city on Tuesday. Two […]
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