Month: July 2025

North Korean leader’s powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, dismisses Seoul’s outreach efforts under new president. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

US-EU tariff deal a big Trump win but not a total defeat for Brussels

The agreement is a major step in Trump’s plan to shake up global trade, which he says is weighted against America. BBC News

Passenger train derails in Germany, killing three and injuring dozens

Officials say the crash killed the train’s driver and injured at least 50 others, with 25 of them in serious condition. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and…

Black Sabbath bassist remembers ‘frail’ Ozzy Osbourne in heartbreaking account of rock legend’s final show

Ozzy Osbourne reunited with Black Sabbath for a final performance weeks before his death, a show that would mark the last time bassist Terence “Geezer” Butler would see his longtime…

Nurses to ‘overwhelmingly’ reject pay deal as strike vote looms

The Royal College of Nursing has been holding a consultative vote on their 3.6% pay rise. BBC News

Secret Service thwarts potential threat near Trump’s White House grounds with rapid response

The U.S. Secret Service confirmed Sunday evening that a person is in custody following reports that a suspicious package was found near the White House. “At approximately 2:30 p.m. on…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,250

Here are the key events on day 1,250 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

Taser trial for prison officers to tackle violence

Ministers will look at whether the electric stun guns should be more widely used after the trial. BBC News

Red Sox manager Alex Cora claims ESPN ‘made s— up’ about MLB trade rumors during his time at network

With less than one week left before the MLB trade deadline passes, teams are revving up the phones, while players await their fates for the remainder of the 2025 season…

The rise of Japan’s far right was supercharged by Trump – and tourists

“Foreigners are scary. I’m afraid they may go on a rampage”: How tourists played a role in turning the land of humdrum politics into a fierce political battleground BBC…

Brutal downtown brawl leaves victims bloodied as Cincinnati police launch investigation

Police in Cincinnati are investigating a viral video that shows what appears to be a violent brawl in the downtown section of the city. The fight happened on Friday night,…

Lindsey Graham spars with NBC anchor over Tulsi Gabbard’s new Russiagate allegations

NBC “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker asked Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., if he was trying to “distract from the Epstein matter” during a heated exchange on Sunday over Trump…

Florida county school board chair deletes comments celebrating Hulk Hogan’s death as ‘one less MAGA’

Florida county school board chair Sarah Rockwell apologized for Facebook comments celebrating legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday as “one less MAGA” in the world. “Oh did Hulk die?…

How Trump wants the US to cash in on mineral-rich DR Congo’s peace deal

The US president is spearheading an ambitious but controversial deal to end a long-running conflict. BBC News

The Papers: ‘You were roarsome!’ and ‘Queens of Europe’

The Lionesses’ thrilling victory over Spain in the Euros final dominates Monday’s papers. BBC News

The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home

Five of the region’s island nations offer such citizenship by investment for as little as $200,000. BBC News

Imported dogs ‘posing risk to UK’, RSPCA warns

The charity calls for all dog rescue organisations to be licensed amid concerns over imported pets. BBC News

Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake