Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Japan: Two reported hurt in hospital shooting in Toda, Saitama

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The suspect fled to a neighbouring city of Warabi and has taken people hostage inside a post office.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Crewe: What will happen now HS2 is cancelled?

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Millions were spent on preparing Crewe for the arrival of HS2 so what will happen to the town now?

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Judge reinstates Trump gag order in election subversion case

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It prevents him from criticising court staff, prosecutors and possible witnesses between now and his trial.

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Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests

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There were no obvious signs of trauma, LA Police said about the death of the Friends star, aged 54.

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Fast fashion giant Shein buys Missguided brand from Frasers Group

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The Chinese firm is buying the online fashion brand from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group.

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

Luis Diaz parents 'kidnapped in Colombia'

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Liverpool say they are "aware of an ongoing situation" involving the family of Luis Diaz after reports his parents have been kidnapped in Colombia.

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UAW strike: Stellantis and union agree pay rise in tentative deal

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Stellantis becomes the second US car giant to strike a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers union.

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Streets filled with rubble: See the destruction of Gaza from the sky

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Children and adults can be seen standing on mounds of rubble after strikes on Deir al Balah.

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Fans pay tribute to Friends star Matthew Perry

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Actor Matthew Perry has died at the age of 54, he was found at his home in LA.

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

BBC reports from Gaza after heaviest Israeli bombing yet

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Rushdi Abualouf reports from Khan Younis after the most intense bombing of the war so far.

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Israel- Gaza war: Troops clear area 'slice by slice', but is this an invasion?

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The Israeli army is focusing on northern Gaza in what is proving to be a very large military operation.

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What happened in Gaza overnight?

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Israel carries out heavy airstrikes as it announces the expansion of ground operations.

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Video appears to show Israeli ground forces in Gaza

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Dozens of tanks and military vehicles are seen in footage released by the IDF.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

NatWest admits serious failings over Farage account closure

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The communication of the closure with the former UKIP leader did not follow the bank's policies, a report found.

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US strikes Syria bases used by Iran-linked groups

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It follows a series of recent attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militia, officials say.

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Ghana power crisis: Limited gas supply triggers nationwide power outage

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The power operator says electricity supplies have been curtailed as a result of "limited gas supply".

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In 60 seconds: Who was China’s Li Keqiang?

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A trained economist, Li was once tipped to be the country's future leader.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

China: Police rescue 1,000 cats, bust illicit trade of feline meat

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The felines would have been passed off as pork or mutton, state-affiliated media report.

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Warning flight fares to rise after air charges hiked

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Airlines say passengers will foot the bill after the aviation regulator hiked charges at airports.

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Hurricane Otis smashes into Mexico coast

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A man says windows collapsed in his hotel as people sheltered from the storm's path.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Morocco town holds protest to demanded aid weeks after earthquake

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The displaced residents want authorities to speed up aid as living conditions worsen ahead of winter.

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Higher interest rates drive bumper Lloyds profits

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The banking group revealed profits of £1.9bn for the three months to September.

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Japan's top court says trans sterilisation requirement unconstitutional

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In a landmark ruling the court says it is unconstitutional to require a trans person to undergo surgery.

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Fidias: YouTuber sorry for freeloading stunt video in Japan

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Fidias Panayiotou faces an investigation and social media users have called for his arrest.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Pakistan: Supreme Court halts military trials of Imran Khan supporters

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The government said those arrested for rioting after Imran Khan's arrest would face military courts.

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North Korea: Boat with suspected defectors detained by South

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The small wooden vessel carrying four people was found near the two Koreas' maritime boundary.

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Job figures show signs of labour market weakening

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Unemployment rose marginally in the three months to August, official figures show.

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Air pollution: Delhi air turns very poor but 'worst is yet to come'

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Experts have warned that the air quality in the city will further deteriorate in the coming days.

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Irish woman shot dead in New York

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A man and a woman in their 30s were found with gunshot wounds to their heads in Queens area of New York.

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United States Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton disqualified as Max Verstappen wins

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Lewis Hamilton is disqualified from second place in the US Grand Prix after running Max Verstappen's Red Bull close for victory.

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Family of missing UK teen say she was murdered in Hamas attack

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Noiya Sharabi, 16, disappeared after Hamas attacked Kibbutz Be'eri, killing her mother and sister.

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What is Hamas, and what’s happening in Israel and Gaza?

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What is the background to the Palestinian militant group Hamas and its latest attack on Israel?

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll found murdered

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Samantha Woll's body was found in a city park not far from her home with stab wounds.

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Venezuela opposition holds primary to pick unity candidate

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Opposition groups aim to pick one figure to take on the government's candidate in the 2024 election.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Cairo Summit: Arab leaders reject forced displacement of Palestinians

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Egypt hosts a peace summit in Cairo as the first aid convoy enters Gaza after two weeks of war.

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Ukraine war: Why Kyiv's Dnipro east bank gain could be significant

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Ukrainian troops believe their advance across the Dnipro River could help them launch a larger offensive.

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Gaza neighbourhood flattened and hospital told to evacuate

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Intensive Israeli air strikes continue as Hamas-run health ministry says death toll passes 4,300.

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The forgotten Israeli hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza for years

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Israel's pain over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas overshadows the years of waiting for two hostages and soldiers' remains.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Residents leave as tension grows at Israel-Lebanon border

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Fears fighting could erupt between Hezbollah and Israel are seeing communities on both sides evacuate.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Natalee Holloway's suspected killer, Joran van der Sloot, admits to crime, says mother

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Joran van der Sloot "brutally murdered" the Alabama teenager who went missing in Aruba, the judge said.

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Israel Gaza: Biden clinches deal with Egypt to allow aid

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In Tel Aviv, Mr Biden says Israel has a right to hit back for the Hamas attack that triggered fighting.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

At scene of hospital blast: 'People are still collecting body parts'

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Hundreds of people were killed by an explosion at a crowded hospital in Gaza City, health officials say.

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Country Garden: China property giant default fears grow

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The housing sector accounts for a third of China's economy, whose post-pandemic recovery has been sluggish.

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Bear enters house and helps herself to frozen lasagne

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Surveillance video shows the moment a fury burglar entered a Connecticut home looking for lunch.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Somali Cable Television's director Nur killed in suicide blast

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A prominent Somali journalists' union says it is "deeply shaken" by Abdifatah Moalim Nur's death.

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Scotland’s biggest offshore wind farm at full power

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Seagreen, off the Angus coast, can generate enough electricity to power two-thirds of Scotland's households

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HS2: Labour criticises 'back of fag packet' transport plan

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The party says the government's alternative plans after scrapping the northern leg of HS2 are an "insult".

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Police shoot man in hunt for Brussels gunman

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It follows Monday night's incident where two Swedish nationals were killed in the Belgian capital.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Ten former Tuffnells depots reopen after rescue deal

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A total of 12 former Tuffnells delivery depots are back up and running.

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DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing

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The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.

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