The Israeli military has set up blockades near the village of Huwara and is hunting for the gunman.
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Saturday, August 19, 2023
Britney Spears on Sam Asghari divorce: 'I couldn't take the pain anymore'
Writing after her husband filed for divorce, the singer says she "couldn't take the pain anymore".
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Colombia earthquake: Guests leave as live TV broadcast disrupted
The news anchor remained calm and went to a commercial break.
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Taiwan detects 42 warplanes in Chinese military drills
Taiwan condemned China's actions, saying the military drills were "irrational and provocative".
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Friday, August 18, 2023
Aslef train drivers announce new strike date
Drivers will walk out on 1 September and refuse to work overtime on 2 September, the union says.
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Watch the treacherous journeys out of wildfire-hit Canada
Shocking video of smoke-filled routes are shared online as deadlines to evacuate the Northwest Territories looms.
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Wilko staff have grounds for hope, says GMB union as bidders circle
The GMB says there has been interest in firms buying "at least parts" of the homeware retailer.
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Georgia investigates threats against Trump jury
Personal information of grand jury members who indicted Donald Trump this week were shared online.
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Hawaii wildfires: Resident films moments before family home overcome by flames
Resident Ronnia Pilapil tried to fight the fire himself using a garden hose before running to safety.
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Energy bills predicted to drop in autumn
Ofgem is poised to announce a small cut in its price cap next week, according to an energy consultancy firm.
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Saeed Roustaee: Martin Scorsese backs director jailed in Iran for Cannes screening
Martin Scorsese lends support to Saeed Roustaee, who has been sentenced to six months in jail.
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Germany: Flood waters surge in Frankfurt underground station
Frankfurt was hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, also causing disruption at the city's airport.
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Pakistan: More than 100 arrested after churches burned
The violence in Jaranwala shows how mere claims of blasphemy can spark riots.
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World Cup: Matildas score TV rating record in semi-final loss to England
Australia's semi-final against England drew the highest TV viewership recorded nationally in decades.
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Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash
National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.
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North Korea: Taekwondo athletes believed headed to Kazakhstan
It will mark the first overseas appearance of North Korean athletes since the pandemic.
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Britney Spears and husband Sam Asghari split, US media say
The couple married in June 2022 soon after the termination of the pop star's conservatorship.
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I had to let almost all my staff go - bakery owner
Lac Hincu says despite the popularity of her business in Rugby, she had to downsize to survive.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Alec Baldwin: Report casts doubt over Rust actor's account of shooting
Mr Baldwin denies pulling the trigger of the prop gun which went off, killing Halyna Hutchins in 2021.
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Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality
India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80.
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Women's World Cup 2023: 'Football fever has taken over New Zealand'
After the curtain comes down on the Fifa Women's World Cup in New Zealand, what does the future of women's football look like in the country?
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London buyers still pushing up Cotswold house prices
One district council leader says a new programme of low-cost house building is needed.
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The Killers apologise for offending fans in Georgia with Russian 'brother' remark
Fans booed frontman Brandon Flowers for asking them to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia.
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Behind Trump's huge support linger doubts on electability
Most Republicans plan to back Mr Trump if he wins the nomination, even if they want to move past him.
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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week
Local party leader Pedro Briones was shot by gunmen outside his home in Esmeraldas province.
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Russia hikes interest rates to 12% as rouble falls
The Bank of Russia raises rates sharply in an attempt to boost the currency and lower inflation.
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Booking.com owes hosts in Scotland thousands in room payments
Scottish hosts say they have not been paid by the website for months and are considering legal action.
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Former NFL player Alex Collins dies aged 28
Former Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins dies at the age of 28.
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Couple 'horrified' at £110 Ryanair ticket print fee
The airline has defended its decision to charge an elderly couple to print their boarding passes at the airport.
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Ukraine war: Three killed after blasts in Volyn and Lviv
Ukrainian officials have blamed Russia for air strikes near the country's border with Poland.
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Price of milk and sunflower oil starting to fall
The costs of some food staples are starting to come down after surging last year, data suggests.
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Italy floods: Torrent of floodwater bursts through alpine town
Its likely the banks unexpectedly burst and covered Bardonecchia in thick mud after a mountain landslide.
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Monday, August 14, 2023
Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?
Despite an extensive emergency warning system, Lahaina residents say the wildfire came as a surprise.
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Himachal Pradesh: Nine dead, dozens trapped in India temple collapse
Around 20-25 people are feared trapped after a temple in Himachal Pradesh collapsed due to heavy rains.
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Stunning scenes as Mount Etna erupts at night
The most active volcano in Europe, located on the island of Sicily, erupted on Sunday night.
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Taiwan VP a 'troublemaker' for US visit: Beijing
William Lai's stopovers in New York and San Francisco on his way to Paraguay have riled China.
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Sunday, August 13, 2023
Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims
Contestants complained they were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars and cellulite.
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Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued
Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules.
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Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret
The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran.
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