An explosion caused by a homemade bomb aboard a bus claimed one passenger and injured ten others. Officials believe the incident may have been an attempt to extort money from victims. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, a relatively tiny rebel organization, had been held responsible for similar bombings in the past. An explosion caused by … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday. Ukraine needs financial assistance of up to €1.5 billion every month from the European Union. In the near future, the European Commission will deliberate over whether or not to offer Ukraine a large financial assistance package of up to €1.5 … Read more
Ukrainian military: Russians are giving the impression that they are leaving Kherson in order to draw Ukrainian forces into street battle. Russian elite units and officers are moving their units to the left bank of Dnieper River, leaving the ones on the right bank no way to escape or evacuate. A spokesperson for the Ukrainian … Read more
Power supply to all six units of the Zaporizhzhia NPP has been re-established. The power lines used for electricity supplies from the grid were repaired and reconnection started Friday afternoon. Since the conflict in Ukraine in February, the plant has had many external power outages. Two days after being completely cut off from off-site electricity … Read more
A judge in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) was shot Friday. Alexander Nikulin, a self-declared Supreme Court of the DPR, convicted three foreign fighters in June. The group was freed as part of a prisoner exchange. A Russia-appointed judge in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) has been hospitalized in “serious condition” after getting … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky referred to Iran’s assertion that it had sent a “limited” number of drones to Russia as a fabrication. He also contradicted Tehran’s timeframe, saying: “We shoot down at least 10 Iranian drones every day, and the Iranian regime claims that it allegedly gave little”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky referred to Iran’s … Read more
Political infighting during cost-of-living crisis is a “betrayal of the British people”, says Sir Ed Davey. Calls for a general election, saying his party would “end the chaos”. The Liberal Democrats called off their party’s autumn conference after Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Political infighting in the Tory Party during cost-of-living crisis is a “betrayal of … Read more
Sir Gavin Williamson sent abusive texts to former chief whip Wendy Morton, it has emerged. Oliver Dowden said the texts were sent “in the heat of the moment”. Mr. Dowden added that the prime minister was not aware of them before appointing him a Cabinet Office minister. Sir Gavin Williamson’s expletive-laden text messages to a … Read more
Rishi Sunak will call on world leaders to advance the switch to renewable energy “further and faster”. He will tell COP27 not to “backslide” on commitments made at last year’s COP26 summit. The issue of migrants travelling across the English Channel in small boats is likely to come up. At COP27, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak … Read more
Two Edinburgh police officers were injured after youngsters threw bricks at their patrol car. 100 youths threw pyrotechnics at passing cars and people during bonfire night in the city. Firefighters were attacked with petrol bombs and a Molotov cocktail as they responded to callouts across Scotland. In a slew of violent bonfire night incidents in … Read more
Just Stop Oil and Insulate Britain staged demonstrations on the M25 earlier this year. A High Court injunction was obtained in reaction to those demonstrations. Now, anyone who fixes themselves to any object or building on the freeway could be found in contempt. The M25 will not be disrupted by Just Stop Oil demonstrators because … Read more
Too many foreigners are being hired by the UK for positions in the NHS, said Sir Keir Starmer. The Labor leader urged for more hiring from within the UK. In England, 34% of new medical professionals into the health system last year were foreign-born. Too many foreigners are being hired by the UK for positions … Read more
Royal College of Nursing members voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action. 300,000 members of the RCN had been advised to go on strike over pay dispute. Strikes would impact non-emergency care but not emergency care if approved by national union. The largest nurses’ strike in history appears to be going forward. In the coming … Read more
Aaron Carter was Nick Carter’s younger brother from the Backstreetboys. He was found dead in his bath at his California home on Saturday. His death was confirmed by his squad, according to PA. Aaron Carter, a rapper and singer, passed away at the age of 34. He was Nick Carter’s younger brother from the Backstreet … Read more
The Humanity 1 was one of four migrant-carrying ships awaiting approval to dock in Italy. Giorgia Meloni, the next Italian prime minister, has vowed to crack down on migrants crossing Mediterranean. The ship has been held up for two weeks due to Italy’s new far-right government. 35 men have been unable to disembark from a … Read more
Donald Trump, Barack Obama and Joe Biden made their final push for votes on Saturday. Control of Congress will be decided by the US midterm elections. The midterm elections are frequently viewed as a referendum on the outgoing president. When the Republican and two Democrats ran for office in Pennsylvania on the same day, Donald … Read more
UN research predicts the last eight years will set a record for warmth. More than 120 international leaders are expected to attend COP27 meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says COP27 must be the venue for immediate and reliable climate action. The UN’s climate change summit has opened in Egypt with a warning that … Read more
The coronation of King Charles III will be celebrated with a public holiday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak predicted the bank holiday would fall on Monday, May 8. Brits have been given extra days this year for the late monarch’s funeral and her Platinum Jubilee celebration. The coronation of King Charles III will be celebrated with … Read more
