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Ukraine Has An "Army Of Witches". They Are Killing Russians At Will
Over four years, the war in Ukraine has changed, and with it, its people and tactics. It is now fought in the steady accumulation of small pieces of information that eventually become a set of coordinates and, shortly afterwards, a drone strike.
South Yorkshire police cleared after video of officers appearing to shove teenage girls
Excerpts of footage of response to incident earlier described as ‘shocking’ but review finds use of force justifiedA review of video footage that appeared to show South Yorkshire police officers shoving and drawing batons and stun guns on teenage girls has found the “the use of force was proportionate, necessary, and justified to keep all involved safe”.South Yorkshire police initially described the footage as appearing “nothing short of shocking” but a review by its professional standards department found that while there “is an opportunity for learning around de-escalation” the actions were appropriate. Continue reading...
Top auto regulator investigates deadly Tesla crash into Texas home
The vehicle was using an automated driving feature at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing in the homeSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe top US auto regulator opened an investigation on Monday after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it’s opening a special investigation into the Tesla Model 3 crash on Friday near Houston, a significant investigation because the car was using technology that Elon Musk considers key to his company’s future. Continue reading...
Hormuz Ship Traffic Highest Since Start Of Middle East War: Report
At least 37 commodity carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a record level since the start of the Middle East war in late February, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler.
Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds
Independent report says by aiming at children Israel is undermining capacity of Palestinian people to existIsrael continues to commit genocide by deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, an independent UN inquiry has found.The report by the UN independent international commission of inquiry examined violations against Palestinian children since the start of the war in Gaza, and said about 30% of the people killed by Israeli forces have been children. Continue reading...
UK defence secretary promises delayed investment plan before Nato summit
Dan Jarvis, who took the role earlier this month, is said to have secured around one billion pounds more for the plan than his predecessorDan Jarvis, the new defence secretary, promised to publish the delayed defence investment plan (Dip) before the Nato summit in a fortnight amid indications he has already secured around a billion pounds more than his predecessor, John Healey.Haggling between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Treasury is continuing – while a source in Andy Burnham’s team said he was happy for a final deal to be concluded while Keir Starmer serves out his last days as prime minister. Continue reading...
Jun 23, 2026
Eiffel Tower To Close Early Due To Severe Heatwave
Burnham and Starmer hold ‘frosty’ meeting to thrash out transition of power
With Burnham and his team potentially having only weeks before he becomes PM, Starmer has agreed to give him access to civil serviceKeir Starmer has met Andy Burnham for the first time since the Makerfield byelection in what sources said was a “frosty” meeting to thrash out a transition of power.The prime minister has agreed for his likely successor to have talks with the civil service to smooth his path, but there is deep resentment within his inner circle towards Burnham for ousting Starmer. Continue reading...
Forty people drown in France; Met Office warns UK temperatures could reach 39C – as it happened
France records hottest ever day as much of Europe endures extreme heat; ‘London is cooking,’ says UN secretary generalTell us: how is the heatwave in the UK and across Europe affecting you?Forty drown across France in heatwave and parts of Spain above 30C at nightItaly’s health ministry has declared a red heatwave alert in 15 cities including Milan and Rome on Tuesday and said the number would go up to 16 on Wednesday.During a red alert – the highest level – the ministry advises people to eat light, stay indoors in the hottest parts of the day and sprinkle themselves with cool water. Continue reading...
Bev Craig to stand as Labour candidate for Greater Manchester mayor
Leader of city council braces for bitter fight with Reform UK in byelection for Andy Burnham’s replacementLabour’s candidate to replace Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor has been named as Bev Craig, the leader of the city council.Burnham, who could be prime minister in under four weeks, is expected to campaign heavily for Labour in a tight contest with Reform UK on 30 July. Continue reading...
Tarique Rahman Begins China Visit, Teesta Project Talks On The Agenda
On 24 June, Tarique Rahman will hold a meeting with the prime minister of Kazakhstan and later depart Dalian for Beijing by high-speed train later in the day. Rahman will also meet leaders of other countries on the trip.
"Absolutely Terrified" Tourists Run For Safety As Volcano Erupts During Hike In Guatemala
Volcan de Fuego, located about 43 km southwest of Guatemala City, is the country's most active volcano.
Every AI Prompt Costs Water. Nvidia's 'Liquid Coolant' Tech Could Change That
As AI systems become more powerful, the data centres that run them require enormous amounts of energy and cooling. The United Nations has warned that by the end of this decade, AI data centres could consume as much water as 1.3 billion people.
