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Hamas says ready to deliver aid to hostages if Israel opens humanitarian corridors permanently Hamas’ armed wing said it is ready to deliver Red Cross aid to hostages it is holding in Gaza if Israel opens humanitarian corridors permanently. “[We] are ready to respond positively [to] any request by the Red Cross to deliver food and medicine…

SHOCKING footage from the first megafire of the year shows the terrifying reality crews are facing as they continue to battle the raging inferno. The Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona, sparked by lightning on July 4, has been burning for almost a month and continues to pose a threat to the Grand Canyon. It has already incinerated…

SELECT Americans have just hours left to claim an impactful cash grab. The direct payment comes as part of a new benefits program that seeks to assist those in need this summer. SUN Bucks Hawai’i, run through the state’s Department of Human Services, is an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) initiative that offers money to qualifying families with…

Hamas said on Sunday it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions, after a video it released showing an emaciated captive drew sharp criticism from Western powers. Hamas said any coordination with the Red Cross is contingent upon Israel permanently opening humanitarian…

A woman was knocked from her boat off the Jersey Shore when a distressed whale bashed the vessel – sending her flying into the frothing waves, shocking footage shows. The incident went down Sunday off in Barnegat Bay in New Jersey, when a small motor boat came across a minke that was seen thrashing in shallow waters.…

Sometimes, a Formula 1 win is less about speed than strategy and gritty driving. Lando Norris held off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a tense finish to win the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and boost his title chances. Overtaking in Hungary is tough, but Norris had to work hard to keep the win as Piastri loomed…

The sheet of paper says “Wanted Person” at the top. Below is a photo of a young woman, a headshot that might have been taken in a studio. She looks directly at the camera, smiling with her teeth showing, and her dark, shoulder-length hair is neatly brushed. At the bottom, in red, are the words: “A reward…

A RUSSIAN volcano has erupted for the first time in centuries, sending ash surging 29,000ft into the sky. The volcano roared back to life in the Kamchatka region of eastern Russia after last week’s major 8.8 Richter scale earthquake. Last week’s quake saw tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific Ocean. Pilots have been warned of flight dangers…

RUSSIAN forces last night bombed a key bridge used to transport military logistics in the Ukrainian frontline city of Kherson Footage shows a Russian airstrike destroying the key road crossing on the Dnipro River after dropping two guided bombs. The attack damaged a bridge connecting the city to the Korabel neighbourhood. A few homes and a high-rise…

Mandy Moore is calling out the hit-and-run driver who sped off after hitting her family. “The woman who rear ended my family and then drove off we pulled over, hope your karma finds you,” the “A Walk To Remember” star wrote on her Instagram Stories Friday. “Thankfully everyone was ok but what kind of human does that?”…

The recent removal of a placard at the National Museum of American History that detailed Donald Trump’s two impeachments did not come after White House pressure, the museum’s parent organization said on Saturday (Aug 2). The placard was meant to be temporary and “did not meet the museum’s standards in appearance, location, timeline, and overall presentation”, the…

The German government said it has taken note of “limited initial progress” in the flow of aid into Gaza, but said the amount was “very insufficient” to meet the needs of people there. DW has the latest. Palestine Red Crescent says Israeli military attacked headquarters in Khan Younis The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) humanitarian organization said…

Ukraine says it has struck some key oil and military facilities on Russian territory. A blaze that broke out near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant after Ukrainian shelling has been brought under control. DW has the latest. Sochi hit by Ukrainian drone attack, Russian official says A Ukrainian drone attack has ignited a fire at an oil depot…

Friends confirmed that Chahal had been receiving frequent death threats from pro-Khalistan groups but remained resolute in his advocacy The sudden and mysterious death of Sukhi Chahal, a notable US-based businessman and social activist known for his strong opposition to Khalistani separatism, has deeply impacted the Indian diaspora and anti-Khalistani communities, according to a Times of India…

An Ohio couple, Lindsey and Tim Pierce, had a baby from an embryo frozen for over 30 years. The embryo, created in 1994, was transferred to Lindsey in 2024. In a significant breakthrough, an Ohio couple welcomed a baby developed from an embryo that had been frozen for over 30 years. Lindsey Pierce (35) and Tim Pierce…

Around 80 colorful pride boats sailed through Amsterdam’s World Heritage canals on Saturday in the finale of a week-long celebration in the city that stood in stark contrast to recent crackdowns on LGBTQ+ rights in fellow EU member state Hungary. While the flotilla is not political, attendees used the occasion to criticise conflicts or world leaders for…

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N), said on Saturday it took a $3.76 billion write-down on its stake in Kraft Heinz (KHC.O), during the second quarter, an acknowledgment the decade-old investment hasn’t worked out. Berkshire also reported a 4% decline in quarterly operating profit as insurance underwriting premiums fell. The write-down and lower gains from common stocks caused…

In 1943, a camouflaged ship set off from Australia to England carrying top secret cargo – a single young platypus. Named after his would-be owner, UK prime minister Winston Churchill, the rare monotreme was an unprecedented gift from a country desperately trying to curry favour as World War Two expanded into the Pacific and arrived on its…

Smoke from Canadian wildfires hovered over several Midwestern states Saturday, bringing warnings of unhealthy air for at least the third day. Air quality alerts were in effect in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, as well as eastern Nebraska and parts of Indiana and Illinois. Forecasters said the smoky skies would remain for much of the day. Canadian…

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps pay for PBS, NPR, 1,500 local radio and television stations as well as programs like “Sesame Street” and “Finding Your Roots,” said Friday that it would close after the U.S. government withdrew funding. The organization told employees that most staff positions will end with the fiscal year on Sept. 30.…

OLYMPIC champion athlete Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested at an airport on charges of alleged domestic violence after a row with her boyfriend Christian Coleman. The sprinter, who won a 4x100m relay gold medal and 100m silver at last year’s Paris Games, was reportedly held in custody for less than 20 hours. It is understood that Richardson got…

THE producer of the hit Netflix documentary about a missing woman who vanished on a family cruise more than 27 years ago says they have received new tips related to her case. Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared without a trace in March 1998 after boarding the Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas with her parents, Ron and Iva,…

This year’s 85th anniversary could match or surpass the 75th rally’s record INTERSTATE 90 is bracing for an explosive week as more than 700,000 bikers roar into town for the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This year’s milestone event is expected to break attendance records and bring the thunder to South Dakota’s Black Hills. The rally officially…

A DAUGHTER delivered a heartbreaking eulogy to her mother, who was killed in the 345 Park Avenue mass shooting. Wesley LePatner, 43, a managing partner at Blackstone, was laid to rest on Thursday at a Manhattan synagogue where her husband and daughter gave an emotional eulogy. LePatner’s 14-year-old daughter spoke in front of 500 people, celebrating her…

FOUR people have been killed at a Montana bar and the gunman is on the loose, police said. Suspect Michael Paul Brown, 45, is at large after he allegedly opened fire on Friday morning, prompting a manhunt involving SWAT teams and the FBI, police said. The shooting broke out at Owl Bar in Anaconda at 10:30 am,…

Maxwell, the ex-girlfriend of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, is serving a 20-year prison sentence on child sex trafficking charges. Her prison transfer comes after she met a top US Justice Department official. Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been transferred from a prison in the southern US state of Florida to a…

While the country has made progress on some fronts, expectations that last year’s student-led uprising would bring substantial change have not yet been met. DW spoke with citizens, activists and officials in Dhaka. Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh’s long-serving prime minister in August 2024 after weeks of deadly protests that started over a controversial quota system for…

Germany’s old-age pension system faces collapse under the weight of an aging population. The country’s new Economy Minister Katherina Reiche wants Germans to work longer to make up for it. For German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, there’s a simple way to fix Germany’s pension system: “We need to work more and longer,” she flatly told the Frankfurter…

At least 30 passengers were injured after several coaches of the Islamabad Express derailed near Lahore on Friday evening, officials confirmed on Saturday. Three of the injured passengers are reported to be in critical condition. According to Pakistan Railways, the train was en route from Lahore to Rawalpindi when it derailed at Kala Shah Kaku in Sheikhupura,…

The decision to identify cyber threat group UNC3886 was because Singaporeans “ought to know about it” given the seriousness of the threat, said the minister. While naming a specific country linked to cyber threat group UNC3886 is not in Singapore’s interest at this point in time, the attack was still serious enough for the government to let…

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (Aug 1) that Moscow hoped for more peace talks with Ukraine but that the momentum of the war was in its favour, signalling no shift in his stance despite a looming sanctions deadline from Washington. US President Donald Trump has said he will impose new sanctions on Moscow and countries…

Elon Musk’s social media platform X on Friday (Aug 1) accused Britain of regulatory “overreach” following the implementation of the country’s Online Safety Act, a law designed to protect children from harmful content such as pornography. “The Online Safety Act’s laudable intentions are at risk of being overshadowed by the breadth of its regulatory reach,” X said…

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (Aug 1) he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be repositioned to the “appropriate regions” in response to recent threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. “I have ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than…

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo gave rare insight into the rap mogul’s life in federal prison. The New York-based lawyer, who oversaw Combs’ sex-trafficking case in Manhattan federal court earlier this year, said his famous client spends a lot of time alone with his thoughts. “I think he spends a lot of time thinking,” Agnifilo said…

Hulk Hogan showed “no interest” in meeting his daughter Brooke Hogan’s twins amid their years-long estrangement, her husband, Steven Oleksy, claimed. The former NHL player revealed that he stayed in contact with Hulk in case the pair ever wanted to mend their relationship, but his efforts were to no avail, he told People in an interview published…

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down its operations after the loss of federal funding, the nonprofit said on Friday, in a blow to local TV and radio stations that have relied on its grants for nearly six decades. The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a $9 billion funding cut to public media and foreign…

The Embassy of India in Ireland on Friday advised Indian nationals to take reasonable precautions for their personal security and avoid deserted areas, especially at odd hours. In the advisory issued on X, the Embassy noted the rise in the instances of physical attacks reported against Indian citizens in Ireland recently. The Embassy also shared its contact…

When he began his trade war, President Donald Trump said his goal was to bring American jobs and manufacturing back to the US, reduce trade deficits and create a more level playing field for American companies competing globally. But after months of negotiations and many countries’ refusal to meet America’s demands, his strategy has taken a more…

In late July, lawyer Indira Jaising mounted a challenge against the legal age for having sex in India – which is 18 years – in the Supreme Court, renewing conversations around the criminalisation of teen sex. Ms Jaising argued that consensual sex between 16 and 18-year-olds is neither exploitative nor abusive and urged the court to exempt…

Joe Biden’s allies are prepared to “escalate” and reveal unflattering stories about Kamala Harris should the former vice president decide to talk about the former president’s cognitive decline, according to a veteran political journalist. The stories about Harris’ tenure as Biden’s No. 2 are “Palinesque,” 2WAY’s Mark Halperin said Friday, a reference to former Alaska governor and…

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta gave a 24-year-old artificial intelligence whiz a staggering $250 million compensation package, raising the bar in the recruiting wars for top talent — while also raising questions about economic inequality in an AI-dominated future. Matt Deitke, who recently dropped out of a computer science doctoral program at the University of Washington, initially turned down…

US President Donald Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs on countries as the August 1 deadline came to an end. The administration has stuck to the 25% tariff on India. However, the “additional penalties”, which Trump had threatened to impose on India for doing business with Russia, remains unclear. Pakistan, which announced a deal with the US on…

First comes love… Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are drumming up baby speculation after sharing a weird foot rubbing video with fans. The “30 Rock” actor, 67, and his wife, 41, already share seven children, but the affectionate footage left their followers believing there might be room for one more. Taking to Instagram, Hilaria posted the video showing…

A baby boy has been born to an Ohio couple from an embryo that was frozen for more than 30 years, reportedly setting a new world record. Lindsey, 35, and Tim Pierce, 34, welcomed their son, Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, on Saturday. Ms Pierce told MIT Technology Review her family thought “it’s like something from a sci-fi movie”.…

Top White House officials told a group of rare earths firms last week that they are pursuing a pandemic-era approach to boost U.S. critical minerals production and curb China’s market dominance by guaranteeing a minimum price for their products, five sources familiar with the plan told Reuters. The previously unreported July 24 meeting was led by Peter…

Hulk Hogan’s official cause of death has been revealed. Page Six can exclusively confirm that the pro wrestling legend died from acute myocardial infarction — commonly known as a heart attack — which is when blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, causing tissue damage, per the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center. The document obtained…

Eight men and 20 women between the ages of 21 and 61 have been arrested for their suspected involvement in vice-related offences, the police said on Thursday (Jul 31). The 28 were arrested on Wednesday after the police and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers conducted raids in the vicinity of Jalan Layang Layang, Pasir Panjang Road,…

Demand for drugs, including weight-loss injections, is sending people to dangerous places to get their medicine. But spotting dodgy marketplaces is not easy. Amid rising demand for popular medications, experts and industry groups are concerned regulators may not be able to keep pace with the speed of counterfeiters. “A doctor simply writes down the prescription. They don’t…

A flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam has been forced to divert after encountering severe turbulence. The Delta jet was diverted to Minneapolis with some passengers sent for hospital treatment. Twenty-five people were hospitalized after a Delta airlines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam encountered severe turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing…

Ukrainian lawmakers have passed revised legislation to restore the independence of anti-corruption bodies. Meanwhile, eight people were killed and dozens injured in Russian airstrikes overnight. Trump says Russia’s actions in Ukraine are ‘disgusting’ US President Donald Trump has called Russia’s actions in Ukraine “disgusting” as the US president continues to apply pressure on the Kremlin. “Russia, I…

The German foreign minister called the situation in Gaza “beyond imagination” and said Israel needs to show it is not pursuing a policy of expulsion and annexation. Meanwhile, a US special envoy prepares to visit Gaza. Slovenia halts arms trade with Israel over Gaza, criticizes EU hesitancy Slovenia said Thursday it would halt all weapons trade with…

VLADIMIR Putin’s crony has hit back at Donald Trump with a thinly veiled nuclear threat as relations continue to sour between Moscow and DC. It comes as nine people, including a child, have been killed in Putin’s latest nightly blitz on Ukraine. Dmitry Medvedev, who was Russian President between 2008 and 2012, has threatened America with nuclear…

APPLE’S latest ad has been mocked by bemused onlookers for resembling the male member. The manhood gaffe was spotted on a billboard in Miami that was meant to show off the company’s creative tech features on iPhone and iPad. It’s been shared by the company on Instagram too. The ad is supposed to show a shark photo…

Family members broke down in tears as they learned more about the tragedy during a congressional hearing on Thursday THE pilots aboard the Black Hawk that collided with an American Airlines flight in January had a brief conversation seconds before the crash that appeared to suggest they were about to turn out of the plane’s path. More…

The incident took place at Green Mountain Park in the Hada area on July 31 and was recorded in disturbing clips that went viral on social media. A terrifying video of a thrill ride collapsing mid-air at an amusement park near Taif, Saudi Arabia, has gone viral on social media. The incident took place at Green Mountain…

Social media has long been a search engine for thrill seekers planning out their next adventure off the beaten track. But mountain rescue teams say some quests for picture perfect views are in fact putting lives at risk. Call-outs for those under-25 have risen by 90% over the last five years, driven by TikTok and Instagram videos…

High-resolution imaging of tattoos found on a 2,500 year old Siberian “ice mummy” have revealed decorations that a modern tattooist would find challenging to produce, according to researchers. The intricate tattoos of leopards, a stag, a rooster, and a mythical half-lion and half-eagle creature on the woman’s body shed light on an ancient warrior culture. Archaeologists worked…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza and reviving the prospect of a two-state solution. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted furiously to the announcement, saying the decision rewarded “Hamas’s monstrous terrorism”. What would it mean…

Chile’s central and southern coastlines are facing erosion that could cause at least 10 beaches to disappear within a decade, according to a team of scientists in the South American country, which stretches for several thousand km (miles) along the Pacific Ocean. “It will be very difficult for these beaches to survive the next 10 years,” said…

A very powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka coast on Wednesday triggered tsunami warnings as far away as French Polynesia and Chile, and was followed by an eruption of the most active volcano on the peninsula. The shallow quake damaged buildings and injured several people in the remote Russian region, while much of Japan’s…

More details have surfaced about Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s surprising dinner date. The unlikely couple has reportedly been in contact for weeks after meeting at an event and bonding over their shared interests about making the world a better place, a source told the US Sun. “Justin always enjoys nice company, and…

Belly’s simple and chić wedding dress from Season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” was approved by Kim Kardashian, who once wore a version of it at Paris Fashion Week. On July 30, fans watched as the college student, played by Lola Tung, picked out the silk gown on the sale rack of a prom dress…

Not everything in Hailey Bieber’s beauty regimen is Rhode. In her new Vogue “Beauty Secrets” video, the star spilled her “very, very simple makeup routine,” which includes viral finds like Make Beauty Skin Mimetic Concealer. “I’m not somebody who likes to use makeup a lot in the daytime” Bieber said, adding that she opts for the lightweight…

Andy Cohen is giving Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson’s budding romance his stamp of approval. The Bravo executive, notably, was “dear friend[s]” with the actor’s late wife, Natasha Richardson — and thinks Anderson is “just like” her. While attending the “Naked Gun” premiere party Monday, Cohen told Neeson, “She is an independent woman just like Tash was.…

THE mysterious “missing minute” from the Jeffrey Epstein jail tape has been found after conspiracy theorists raged over how the vile billionaire died. The FBI has a version of the surveillance footage filmed near the convicted paedo’s prison block on the night of his death – and it isn’t missing any seconds. Around 11 hours of “full…

DEVASTATING details have come to light about the midair collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight that killed 67 people in January. New evidence from the National Transportation Safety Board’s six-month probe into the deadly crash included surveillance footage that left audience members in tears at a hearing on Wednesday. This week, NTSB…

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan and Hawaii and across the Pacific. No substantial damage has been reported so far, but authorities warned people away from shorelines and said the risk could last more than a day. Ports on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia near…

First granddaughter and golf sensation Kai Trump teased her grandfather over his preferred caffeinated beverage in a video promoting her NIL deal with Accelerator Active Energy. In the ad, the 18-year-old rising high school senior and University of Miami golf commit slaps a wicked drive off a tee and then makes her way to the cart where…

England’s triumphant squad had misgivings about how popular their Euro 2025 parade would be, but they need not have worried as 65,000 fans joined their celebrations in London – as well as members of the Royal Family. The Lionesses held an open-top bus parade along The Mall after becoming back-to-back European champions with a dramatic win over…

Starbucks says it will phase out its mobile order and pickup-only outlets because they “lack warmth”, as the world’s biggest coffee chain continues to shake-up its operations. The company has around 90 shops in the US that have no seating for customers – an approach popular with some of its rivals. The move will not affect the…

Britain said on Tuesday it would recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes steps to relieve suffering in Gaza, where starvation is spreading, and reaches a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war with Hamas. The warning, which drew a harsh Israeli rebuke, came after a hunger monitor said a worst-case scenario of famine is unfolding…

Growers and researchers in the driest inhabited continent have dramatically increased crop yields through new agricultural techniques, despite intensifying environmental challenges. Innovations in water-use efficiency, soil re-engineering and seed technology have helped feed a rising global population. In a newly sown wheat field, Curtis Liebeck scoops up a fistful of sandy soil and lets it pour through…

U.S. President Donald Trump is getting his tariffs. Companies are making it clear how they intend to deal with it – passing them on to American consumers. Throughout the spring, big retailers and consumer product makers warned that levies on imported goods would squeeze their operations, forcing them to choose between lower earnings and passing on higher…

Combs’ lawyer argued that conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn are dangerous, noting that others convicted of similar prostitution-related offenses were typically released before sentencing. Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking a judge to free him on a US$50 million (S$64 million) bond while he awaits sentencing in October after a jury found him…

Indonesia has signed a contract to buy 48 KAAN fighter jets from Türkiye, the Indonesian defence ministry said on Tuesday (Jul 29), sealing the latest purchase by the Southeast Asian nation aimed at modernising its ageing military hardware. In order to strengthen its air force, Jakarta also ordered 42 French Rafale jets worth US$8.1 billion in 2022.…

The divisions now are a stark contrast with times of peace, when the lives of Thais and Cambodians along the border were very much intertwined, locals tell CNA. SURIN, Thailand/ODDAR MEANCHEY, Cambodia: It is a rare sight in Thailand to see a 7-Eleven with its doors locked up. But on the main highway through Surin province, the…

Justin Bieber admitted he can be self-centered in a reflective new social media post. “Thanking Jesus for his patience with me this morning,” he wrote via X Tuesday. “I can be extremely selfish and impatient yet Jesus always has his arms open toward me.” Alongside several photos of the “Yummy” singer enjoying time out in nature, he…

JUSTIN Trudeau and Katy Perry were spotted enjoying a night out in Canada after the singer split with Orlando Bloom earlier this year, sparking romance rumors between the pair. Perry, who was in Canada for her tour, was photographed dining with the former Canadian Prime Minister on Monday night. The two seemed to be in deep conversation…

Ukrainians over the age of 60 will be allowed to enlist in the military following the enactment of a law signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukrainian officials also called a Russian strike on a prison a war crime. Three killed in Russian strike on Ukraine army training unit At least three Ukrainian soldiers were killed, and 18…

Khloé Kardashian threw her son, Tatum Thompson, an over-the-top “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”-themed party for his 3rd birthday. The Good American co-founder took to her Instagram Stories Monday to give an inside look at the bash — dubbed “Tatum’s Clubhouse. She flaunted the entryway of her home, which featured a massive multicolored balloon arch and cardboard cutouts of…

Prince Harry has reportedly agreed to share his official schedule with the royal family as a peace offering to his dad, King Charles III, and brother Prince William. The olive branch would help avoid conflicts between Harry and Meghan Markle’s events and royal family engagements, the Daily Mail reported Saturday. The proposal is allegedly a way of…

No economy rises or falls for just one reason, even a shock as big as Donald Trump’s trade policy, says Ruchir Sharma for the Financial Times. At the beginning of the year, the world was in striking agreement on one point: If Donald Trump went ahead with tariffs, it would strengthen the dollar and trigger stagflation. Chief…

North Korea said on Tuesday (Jul 29) the United States must accept that reality has changed since the countries’ summit meetings in the past, and no future dialogue would end its nuclear programme, state media KCNA reported. Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un who is believed to speak for his…

The militant “Islamic State” group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Catholic church in eastern Congo, leaving more than 40 people dead. The attack put an end to months-long calm in the region. At least 43 people were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a Catholic church was attacked on Sunday. Officials initially…

More than 20 provincial-level administrations in China now offer childcare subsidies. But analysts are skeptical that they will be able to reverse the declining population or spur spending. The Chinese government will offer parents subsidies of 3,600 yuan ($500, €429) per child under the age of three per year, Beijing’s state media said Monday. China’s population has…

DONALD Trump has slashed the 50-day deadline for Vladimir Putin to cut a peace deal down to just the end of next week. Trump has slammed the tyrant – who has not taken Trump’s peace efforts seriously – saying he was “very disappointed” with him during a press conference with Sir Keir Starmer in Scotland today. Trump…

Heavy rains hit northern China over the weekend and intensified around Beijing on Monday. President Xi Jinping has ordered an “all-out” search and rescue effort. At least 30 people have died in the outskirts of Beijing after intense rainstorms battered China’s north, state media reported on Tuesday. “The latest round of heavy rainstorms has left 30 people…

Across deserts, oceans and mountain ranges, a new kind of holiday is gaining ground – where pushing yourself to the limit is the whole point. We are swimming 3km from Cape Pelegrin, a headland on the north-eastern corner of Croatia’s Hvar island, across an open water channel to the island of Palmižana. The water is choppy, Palmižana…