Suspected war crimes happen almost daily as Israel continues its bombardment, which Unicef estimates is killing nearly 14 children a day. We cannot write this off as just another war in a war-torn region There are various reasons why, at 43, I still don’t know how to drive a car. ...
What exactly are the Savannah Bananas becoming?What exactly are the Savannah Bananas becoming?
The Bananas started as baseball’s most eccentric attraction. Now they are building something that increasingly resembles a traveling entertainment universe of their own The Savannah Bananas brand has, arguably, become bigger than the Savannah Bananas themselves. What would seem to be a crucial component of the Bananas experience – the ...
Water safety warning after nine people die during heatwaveWater safety warning after nine people die during heatwave
Charities urge people to take precautions after at least nine people died after getting into difficulty in water during the warm weather. ...
Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PMBurnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM
The Labour mayor and by-election candidate rejects the former PM’s call to embrace the “radical centre”. ...
Resident doctors to strike for 16th time over payResident doctors to strike for 16th time over pay
British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June. ...
Family of mum, 30, shot dead outside Sheffield bar pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’Family of mum, 30, shot dead outside Sheffield bar pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’
Shanice Brookes, 30, worked for a charity and was studying for a university degree, her family say. ...
AI chipmaker SK Hynix hits $1T in market capitalizationAI chipmaker SK Hynix hits $1T in market capitalization
South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix became the latest industry titan to top $1 trillion in market capitalization, as AI-driven demand propelled a sector-wide boom. Fellow Korean giant Samsung and semiconductor maker Micron also recently crossed the threshold, the latter just yesterday, while an exchange-traded fund of AI chipmakers has ...
Europe bolsters military alliances over Russia fearsEurope bolsters military alliances over Russia fears
Mounting concern in Europe over Russia’s military ambitions — and a lack of confidence in US support — is driving new defense alliances across the continent. With Moscow’s war in Ukraine languishing, European leaders are worried that the Kremlin “will try next to reshuffle the cards by expanding the conflict,” ...
Israel steps up Lebanon strikesIsrael steps up Lebanon strikes
Israeli forces intensified strikes in Lebanon and killed the military chief of Hamas in Gaza, moves analysts said were driven by fears a potential US-Iran deal may curtail Israel’s ability to hit its enemies. The attacks in Lebanon killed at least 31 people; Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah, and ...
Global economic outlook worsens over Iran warGlobal economic outlook worsens over Iran war
The US and Iran appeared still willing to reach a peace deal despite American strikes and Tehran’s threats of reprisals — but the global economic fallout from the conflict deepened. Bangladesh pressed the IMF for new financial support, while the African Development Bank forecast slowing growth across the continent this ...