Humanitarian groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponisation of aid’ in Gaza
More than 100 aid organisations say they are increasingly being told they are “not authorised” to deliver aid.
Month: August 2025
Rain warning delays landmark trial of Hong Kong’s rebel mogul Jimmy Lai
Lai is accused of colluding with foreign forces under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim
The first lady’s lawyer has demanded that Joe Biden’s son retract claims he made about how she met her husband.
Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal
Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China’s increased power.
‘On biblical grounds, sit this one out’: Illinois governor roasts Ken Paxton with comeback
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Wednesday roasted the Texas Attorney General on social media. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton posted on X that Texas is
‘No, denied!’ Expert mocks Ken Paxton as ‘Mickey Mouse civil warrant’ blows up in his face
A former federal prosecutor mocked the Texas Attorney General on Wednesday after he suffered his latest loss in court. Glenn Kirschner, a former Deputy U.S.
‘Frankenstein’ rabbits with horns or tentacles on faces are real — but there’s nothing to fear
Rumors spread online that rabbits infected with a virus that creates a tentacle-like growth on their faces were “invading” the U.S.
Murderer named Ronald McDonald killed 12 children in 1892?
Online users discussed and shared a video about a story set in 1892, telling a tale of a man named Ronald McDonald and 12 missing
What we know about report Ghislaine Maxwell was cleared to leave prison on work release
Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for conspiring with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and had moved to a minimum security prison.
Gay dating apps aren’t threatening to reveal Republican politicians’ alleged accounts
Online users shared a made-up story after news broke the U.S. Supreme Court was formally asked to overturn its landmark same-sex marriage decision.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,267
Here are the key events on day 1,267 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Former Peruvian president imprisoned over corruption allegations
Martin Vizcarra will become the fifth Peruvian ex-president jailed in recent years amid period of political turbulence.
PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to claim UEFA Super Cup
Tottenham let slip a two-goal lead as late PSG strikes sent European football’s season opener to penalties in Italy.
UK cases of mosquito-borne virus more than double
More than 70 cases of the chikungunya virus were reported in the UK in the first six months of this year.