Karachi’s chief police surgeon condemns increasing acceptance of domestic murders and rapes of women and girls A white-bearded man looks straight into the camera, in the video circulating for the past few weeks on social media. “I killed my wife,” he says calmly in Urdu. “We have a give-and-take arrangement ...
Day: July 13, 2026
Forget being French president; Marine Le Pen is lucky not to be in prison. Why is she in public life at all? | Rokhaya DialloForget being French president; Marine Le Pen is lucky not to be in prison. Why is she in public life at all? | Rokhaya Diallo
The far right leader’s career is not the issue: it’s whether a politician with her record has a legitimate right to seek office For many years, I have observed Marine Le Pen and her party and how they operate in France. I have heard their xenophobic, anti-immigrant rhetoric and felt ...
Mamdani squares off with ‘The View’Mamdani squares off with ‘The View’
The News Last week, Semafor reported that some of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s allies were frustrated with ’s recent political coverage, particularly after right-leaning host Sara Haines’ remarks about New York Democratic congressional nominee and fellow democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier. “I’m gonna full-blown call her an antisemite. ...
In Israel’s prisons, torture and death have become a norm that it barely tries to hide | Nesrine MalikIn Israel’s prisons, torture and death have become a norm that it barely tries to hide | Nesrine Malik
The suffering of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is no isolated case. The abuse of Palestinian detainees is happening in plain sight, yet nothing changes “This is the end. I don’t see myself surviving. They brought me here to kill me.” These were the words of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya to ...
Thousands may have died in UK’s exceptional May and June heatwavesThousands may have died in UK’s exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK’s exceptionally hot weather in recent months. ...
Mahmood to set out plan to deport grooming gang leaderMahmood to set out plan to deport grooming gang leader
Calls have grown to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed after his release from prison. ...
At least 27 killed, eight critically injured in Bangkok bar fireAt least 27 killed, eight critically injured in Bangkok bar fire
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape. ...
Experimental IVF shows promiseExperimental IVF shows promise
Lambs were born via an experimental form of IVF that involved turning immature eggs into viable ones — a development that could potentially improve human success rates. The technique had previously worked in mice but never in large mammals. Each menstrual cycle, several egg-containing ovarian follicles approach maturity, but most ...
US, Iran trade strikes, dispute Hormuz statusUS, Iran trade strikes, dispute Hormuz status
The US on Sunday launched its heaviest assault on Iran in weeks, while Tehran hit Gulf nations and announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. American military bases in Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman came under fire in retaliation for the US attacks on southern Iran. Even as ...
South China Sea feud simmers 10 years after rulingSouth China Sea feud simmers 10 years after ruling
China on Sunday blasted a US-led coalition that marked the 10-year anniversary of an international arbitration ruling rejecting Beijing’s claim over vast portions of the South China Sea. The group of 14 nations, which includes Japan and the Philippines, opposed “any destabilizing or unilateral actions” that threaten regional stability; China ...