Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

MADRID, Spain: Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Silva, have died in a car accident in Spain. Spanish...

Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

LONDON, U.K.: An unrelenting heatwave sweeping across Europe has pushed early summer temperatures to historic highs, triggering deadly...

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

LONDON, U.K.: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a vote in Parliament this week to move ahead with changes to the country's welfare...

Persson family steps up H&M share purchases, sparks buyout talk

Persson family steps up H&M share purchases, sparks buyout talk

LONDON/STOCKHOLM:  The Persson family is ramping up its investment in the H&M fashion empire, fueling renewed speculation about a potential...

L'Oreal to buy Color Wow, boosts premium haircare portfolio

L'Oreal to buy Color Wow, boosts premium haircare portfolio

PARIS, France: L'Oréal is making a fresh play in the booming premium haircare segment with a new acquisition. The French beauty conglomerate...

UK lawmakers desigate protest group as terrorist organization

UK lawmakers desigate protest group as terrorist organization

LONDON, UK - Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to proscribe the direct-action group Palestine Action as a terrorist...

New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces

New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces

PARIS, France: France is taking stronger steps to reduce smoking. A new health rule announced on Saturday will soon ban smoking in...

COVID-19 source still unknown, says WHO panel

COVID-19 source still unknown, says WHO panel

]LONDON, U.K.: A World Health Organization (WHO) expert group investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic released its final...

Shell rejects claim of early merger talks with BP

Shell rejects claim of early merger talks with BP

LONDON, U.K.: British oil giant Shell has denied reports that it is in talks to acquire rival oil company BP. The Wall Street Journal...

China: Building a 'Patriots Only' Hong Kong

China: Building a 'Patriots Only' Hong Kong

(New York) - China's government has erased Hong Kong's freedoms since imposing the draconian National Security Law on June 30, 2020,...

Daily World Briefing, July 6

Daily World Briefing, July 6

Chinese FM urges China, France to uphold multilateralism, rules of free trade China and France should champion multilateralism and...

Anupam Kher's 'Tanvi The Great' gets standing ovation from over 2,500 cadets at first screening

Anupam Kher's 'Tanvi The Great' gets standing ovation from over 2,500 cadets at first screening

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): The first screening of 'Tanvi The Great,' directed by actor Anupam Kher, was held on Saturday...

Mel B ties the knot with hairstylist Rory McPhee at London's St. Paul's Cathedral

Mel B ties the knot with hairstylist Rory McPhee at London's St. Paul's Cathedral

London [UK], July 5 (ANI): The 'Spice Girls' star Mel B has tied the knot with hairstylist Rory McPhee. The wedding took place on...

(SP)BRITAIN-SILVERSTONE-F1-BRITISH GRAND PRIX-PRACTICE

(SP)BRITAIN-SILVERSTONE-F1-BRITISH GRAND PRIX-PRACTICE

(250705) -- SLIVERSTONE, July 5, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Mercedes' driver George Russell of Britain reacts before Practice 3 of the Formula...

British Grand Prix: Leclerc tops final practice ahead of Verstappen, Piastri, Hamilton

British Grand Prix: Leclerc tops final practice ahead of Verstappen, Piastri, Hamilton

Silverstone [UK], July 5 (ANI): Charles Leclerc accentuated the factor that makes Ferrari a genuine contender at the British Grand...

Israel covered up Iranian hits on military sites Telegraph

Israel covered up Iranian hits on military sites  Telegraph

Successful missile attacks on air bases, a logistics hub, and an intelligence center were censored, the outlet claims Israel concealed...

French police entering the sea with knives to tackle illegal migration

French police entering the sea with knives to tackle illegal migration

Officers have reportedly begun puncturing the rubber boats used for English Channel crossings from France to Britain ...

MP: Congress slams state govt alleging 'deceit' to OBC on 27pc reservation issue; CM reaffirms commitment to fulfil reservation

MP: Congress slams state govt alleging 'deceit' to OBC on 27pc reservation issue; CM reaffirms commitment to fulfil reservation

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 5 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress on Saturday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state...

Ex-UK minister Williamson urges Taiwan to stand up to China's bullying tactics

Ex-UK minister Williamson urges Taiwan to stand up to China's bullying tactics

Taipei [Taiwan], July 5 (ANI): Former UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson called on Taiwan to abandon its diplomatic caution and...

CANADA-VANCOUVER-ART BOOK FAIR

CANADA-VANCOUVER-ART BOOK FAIR

(250705) -- VANCOUVER, July 5, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Visitors browse publications during the 2025 Vancouver Art Book Fair in Vancouver,...

Taylor Fritz staves off upset attempt to advance at Wimbledon

Taylor Fritz staves off upset attempt to advance at Wimbledon

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Taylor Fritz staved off an upset attempt by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain to earn...

(SP)BRITAIN-SILVERSTONE-AUTO-F1-BRITISH GRAND PRIX-FREE PRACTICE

(SP)BRITAIN-SILVERSTONE-AUTO-F1-BRITISH GRAND PRIX-FREE PRACTICE

(250705) -- SILVERSTONE, July 5, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Ferrari's reserve driver Zhou Guanyu of China watches a free practice of the Formula...

Flimsy defense of NATO warplanes exposed by media

Flimsy defense of NATO warplanes exposed by media

The UK military reportedly still has vulnerable sites despite two of its aircraft being vandalized last month The UK's new nuclear-capable...

Flimsy protection for NATO warplanes exposed by media

Flimsy protection for NATO warplanes exposed by media

The UK military reportedly still has vulnerable sites despite two of its aircraft being vandalized last month The UK's new nuclear-capable...

Lenny Henry to be honoured with Edinburgh Outstanding Achievement award

Lenny Henry to be honoured with Edinburgh Outstanding Achievement award

Los Angeles [US], July 4 (ANI): Actor-comedian Lenny Henry is all set to be honoured with the Edinburgh Outstanding Achievement award...

Rajnath Singh participates in celebration of Alluri Sitarama Raju, emphasises connecting tribals to mainstream

Rajnath Singh participates in celebration of Alluri Sitarama Raju, emphasises connecting tribals to mainstream

By Tanya Chugh Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] July 4 (ANI): Union Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the 128th birth anniversary...

Tears, turmoil, u-turns: Labour gov't faces growing struggles one year in

Tears, turmoil, u-turns: Labour gov't faces growing struggles one year in

Once celebrated for its promises of political competence and economic stability, the Labour administration is now grappling with rising...

PM Modi-led BJP govt provided vaccine to 130 crore Indians: Amit Shah

PM Modi-led BJP govt provided vaccine to 130 crore Indians: Amit Shah

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah, praised the PM Modi-led BJP government's handling of the COVID-19...

Rajnath Singh lauds PM's vision for development of tribals, echoes Alluri Sitarama Raju's ideals

Rajnath Singh lauds PM's vision for development of tribals, echoes Alluri Sitarama Raju's ideals

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] July 4 (ANI): On the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, Defence Minister Rajnath...

Trump to reinstate sweeping tariffs

Trump to reinstate sweeping tariffs

Tariffs of up to 70% could hit dozens of countries as the deadline for trade deals approaches, the US president has said US President...

Amit Shah attends inauguration ceremony of 'Jairaj Sports and Convention Centre' in Pune

Amit Shah attends inauguration ceremony of 'Jairaj Sports and Convention Centre' in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) [India] July 4 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday attended the inauguration ceremony of the Jairaj Sports...

"Sorry, if I offended anyone..": Singer Liam Gallagher apologises for using racial slur on a social media post

"Sorry, if I offended anyone..": Singer Liam Gallagher apologises for using racial slur on a social media post

Washington DC [US], July 4 (ANI): Singer Liam Gallagher issued an apology for using a racial slur in a now-deleted social media post...

I survived the 7/7 London bombings, but as a British Muslim I still grew up being called a terrorist

I survived the 7/7 London bombings, but as a British Muslim I still grew up being called a terrorist

Twenty years ago, I was walking through central London with my history teacher when a bus exploded behind us. We were in London for...

BBC bans high-risk broadcasts after anti-Israeli calls

BBC bans high-risk broadcasts after anti-Israeli calls

This comes after UK punk-rap duo Bob Vylan chanted Death to the IDF at the Glastonbury Festival The BBC has announced that it will...

British and New Zealand tourists killed in elephant attack

British and New Zealand tourists killed in elephant attack

The two elderly women were on a safari in a national park in Zambia A British national and a New Zealander have died after an elephant...

Religious persecution of minorities in Pakistan exposed at UK Parliament, state and military-backed atrocities unveiled

Religious persecution of minorities in Pakistan exposed at UK Parliament, state and military-backed atrocities unveiled

London [UK], July 4 (ANI): The All Party Parliamentary Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief (APPG FoRB) organised a session at the...

"Super premium frequent flier PM": Jairam Ramesh takes dig at PM Modi; recalls Indira Gandhi's visit to Trinidad and Tobago

"Super premium frequent flier PM": Jairam Ramesh takes dig at PM Modi; recalls Indira Gandhi's visit to Trinidad and Tobago

New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his...

Rajnath Singh pays tribute to freedom fighter Alluri Sitaram Raju on 128th birth anniversary

Rajnath Singh pays tribute to freedom fighter Alluri Sitaram Raju on 128th birth anniversary

New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid tribute to freedom fighter Alluri Sitaram Raju on his...

CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA-WILDFIRE

CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA-WILDFIRE

(250704) -- BRITISH COLUMBIA, July 4, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo provided by British Columbia Wildfire Service on July 2, 2025 shows...

(SP)BRITAIN-SLIVERSTONE-F1-GRAND PRIX-PRESS DAY

(SP)BRITAIN-SLIVERSTONE-F1-GRAND PRIX-PRESS DAY

(250704) -- SLIVERSTONE, July 4, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Haas' driver Oliver Bearman of Britain is interviewed during the press day before...

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US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band
US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has made public a visa decision that would usually be kept private. It did this to send...


Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident
Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

MADRID, Spain: Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Silva, have died in a car accident in Spain. Spanish...


Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert
Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

LONDON, U.K.: An unrelenting heatwave sweeping across Europe has pushed early summer temperatures to historic highs, triggering deadly...


U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race
U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race

President Donald Trump's plans to build a space-based Golden Dome missile defense shield have drawn immediate criticism from China,...


Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit
Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Paramount has agreed to pay US$16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by U.S. President Donald Trump over...


British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms
British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

LONDON, U.K.: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a vote in Parliament this week to move ahead with changes to the country's welfare...


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