Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026
At least seven people have been killed in Russia after what officials called the “largest-scale” attack launched by Ukraine this year. Some 822 drones were used – 600 aiming for Moscow, according to its…
Two dead and hundreds evacuated as wildfires break out near Athens
Two people died and and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out “almost simultaneously” on a Greek island near Athens, officials said. About 200 firefighters were working to keep the twin fires from…
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, officials say
Six people have been killed and four injured in Ukrainian missile strikes on Russia’s Belgorod region overnight, its acting governor has said. A 14-year-old…
Trump says US scaling back joint military operations with South Korea
President Donald Trump has said the US will “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un. He also…
Two dead and hundreds evacuated as wildfires break out near Athens
Two people died and and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out “almost simultaneously” on a Greek island near Athens, officials said. About 200 firefighters were working to keep the twin fires from…
Iran and Oman Agree on Shipping Route Map for Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Muscat: Iran and Oman have agreed on a joint map for a secure shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, a move described as significant progress in bilateral maritime cooperation. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said technical talks continue,…
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Consett parents watering down baby milk formula over high costs
A baby bank says parents are turning to “unsafe” practices such as watering down baby formula milk to save money. Megan Sinden, founder of Moorside Baby Bank in Consett, County Durham, said a couple of families spoke of putting less powder in to get another week’s worth out of it, “which to me is quite…
SUICIDE BOMBING AT PAKISTAN POLICE POST KILLS 15 OFFICERS IN BANNU
BANNU, Pakistan — A suicide car bomb tore through a police checkpoint in the volatile Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Saturday night, killing at least 15 police personnel and wounding several others in one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in the region this year.Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh…
Trump-picked panel approves gold coin with his image: the larger the better
A federal arts panel comprised of members appointed by Donald Trump unanimously approved a commemorative gold coin featuring his image on Thursday, in the latest effort by the administration to celebrate the US president. Critics, including Democrats and members of another federal arts committee, said minting a coin with a sitting president’s image went against…
Gen Z women are teaching their mums about cycle syncing and periods
Iqra Wasim from Fishponds in Bristol has struggled with PMOS symptoms such as painful acne since the age of 11. PMOS affects about one in eight women. It is a major cause of female infertility and symptoms can include irregular periods, excessive hair growth and weight gain. Wasim, who learned more about it through asking…
“Blood on the Streets, Relief at the Pump — Kenya Announces Fuel Price Reduction”
NAIROBI — The Kenyan government has announced a 4% reduction in diesel prices following deadly protests that left four people dead amid violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces.Tensions erupted across several cities as citizens took to the streets to protest soaring fuel costs, which have driven up the prices of food and basic commodities….
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Consett parents watering down baby milk formula over high costs
A baby bank says parents are turning to “unsafe” practices such as watering down baby formula milk to save money. Megan Sinden, founder of Moorside Baby Bank in Consett, County Durham, said a couple of families spoke of putting less powder in to get another week’s worth out of it, “which to me is quite…
Pond Farm on Wisley Common at lowest level for 17 years
A pond near a Surrey gardens is at its lowest level for nearly two decades, a local wildlife charity has said. The pond at Pond Farm on Wisley Common, adjacent to RHS Garden Wisley, has been drying up over recent weeks as the hot weather persists. James Herd, director of reserves management at Surrey Wildlife…
Measures in place to protect historic oak tree near Grantham
Measures have been put in place to protect an oak tree in Lincolnshire thought to date back to the time of Sir Isaac Newton, who lived nearby. South Kesteven District Council said the tree in Manthorpe, near Grantham, had suffered significant soil compaction, with ropes being hung from its branches for children to play. The…
Storm Lala: Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years
Hawaii Governor Josh Green warned residents to brace for “an incredible amount of water”. “Damaging winds, heavy rain, flash flooding and dangerous surf are possible across the state through the weekend,” he posted on X. Dozens of flights have been cancelled. At Ellison Onizuka Kona International – Big Island’s largest airport – 40% of flights…
Cattle cull: Muir says days of the UFU dictating government policy are over
In a statement on Friday the UFU said it “does not have the confidence in the independence of the review as presently constituted, including the scope of the Terms of Reference and appointment of a single person to conduct it. “The UFU has consistently maintained that an investigation into an incident of this seriousness must…
