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Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to reject any sanctions on the country’s military after reports surfaced the US is planning to cut aid to one unit. “I will fight it with all my strength,” the prime minister said on Sunday.

Seven spectators have died and 21 injured after a race car ploughed into crowds at a motor event in Sri Lanka. Four race officials were amongst those killed, as well as spectators – including an eight-year-old girl. The crash occurred at the Fox Hill Supercross race on Sunday in Diyatalawa, an army base town.

Electric car company Tesla has cut its prices in a number of major markets – including the US, China and Germany – as it faces falling sales. The move comes after it reported a sharp fall in its global vehicle deliveries in the first three months of this year.

A nine-month-old baby girl, injured in the Australian stabbing attack in a Sydney mall, has been released from hospital. She will continue to receive care from doctors, a health official said. 

House Democrats Introduce Bill to Strip Secret Service Protection from Convicted Felons, Targeting Trump House Democrats have introduced a bill that would strip Secret Service protection from convicted felons sentenced…

Twenty-five years ago, on April 20, 1999, the nation was rocked by the tragic shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. The event left 12 students and one teacher…

Israel strikes Iran with revenge missile attack sparking fears of all-out conflict Flights were grounded across much of Iran as Israel fired a missile at the country in the early…

New twist in case of missing toddler Emile Soleil as chilling theory emerges The case of toddler Emile Soleil has taken a new chilling twist, with locals now convinced he…

US officials have once again warned Israel against their plans for military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than one million Palestinians are sheltering. 

The U.S. and U.K. impose new sanctions on Iran following an unprecedented attack on Israel, raising concerns of a wider conflict in the Middle East. The sanctions target individuals and entities involved in producing drones used in the attack, as well as firms in the steel and automotive industries supporting Iran’s military. President Joe Biden vows to continue imposing sanctions to degrade Iran’s military capabilities.

The second day of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial took an unexpected turn as one of the jurors selected and sworn in earlier this week was excused on Thursday morning. The juror, a woman who works as a nurse and resides on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, expressed concerns about her ability to be fair and impartial in the case.

Dubai airport flood update: roads and airport slow recovery Dubai’s airport, one of the world’s busiest, faced major disruption for the third consecutive day on Thursday as the heaviest rains…

The tension between Russia and Ukraine has escalated to a new level as German police have arrested two suspected Russian agents for allegedly planning to bomb military sites and industrial areas in order to disrupt the delivery of aid to Ukraine.

The use of the nickname “Hitler Pig” to refer to former President Donald Trump by some White House staffers has sparked controversy and debate. According to a report by Politico,…

In 2023, a record number of cases of online banking fraud have been reported, with as much as double the amount compared to the previous year, according to Finans Danmark,…

Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department leaks online – report Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated new album – The Tourtured Poets Department – appears to have leaked online, a…

Joe Biden has said he “strongly supports” a new $61bn (£49bn) aid bill for Ukraine, arguing it will “send a message to the world”.The aid package is to be voted on this Saturday. The long-stalled measure is one of four that the House of Representatives will vote on.

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, the Australian bishop who was stabbed at a Sydney church on Monday, has said he forgives the attacker. In an audio message, the bishop said he was “recovering quickly” and urged the community to remain calm.

Qatar’s prime minister has said the country is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. Qatar has been trying to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of Israeli hostages.

Swedes can change their legal gender from the age of 16, after the Swedish parliament passed a law lowering the age. The law passed with 234 votes in favour and 94 against in Sweden’s parliament. Sweden was the first country to make gender transition legal – in 1972. But the new law has sparked a debate. For some, lowering the age from 18 to 16 will make an “important difference” but critics say more research is needed.

The recent attack on the World Central Kitchen in Gaza has sparked outrage and raised questions about the role of Western aid organizations in the region. The deliberate killing of…

The Communications Workers Union (CWU) has negotiated two new pay agreements for employees at Eir and An Post, with significant boosts to their salaries on the horizon. If approved by…

Several Gulf states have been hit by heavy rain, causing flash flooding across the region and flights being diverted from Dubai Airport – the world’s busiest airport. At least 18 people in Oman have been killed by floods, according to authorities. Several states have recorded nearly a year’s worth of rain in one single day.

Adidas has announced it is set to make profits of €700m (£598m) in 2024. The announcement comes after the German sportswear giant’s messy situation with Kanye West and his Yeezy shoes. In February, Adidas announced it would sell its remaining Yeezy trainers from its partnership with West for at least cost price. 

Security forces in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh say they have killed 29 Maoist rebels. The incident has occurred just days before the country heads to the polls. The killing took place in the Kanker area close to Bastar, a stronghold of the rebels.