Ibrahim al-Dakheel, 55, watched in despair as an Israeli bulldozer demolished his 40-year-old home, claiming it was necessary to secure borders. “It was 6:30am when I heard the explosion,” he…
Author: Loneson Mondo
UK: Ex-royal protection officer guilty over porn probe
A former royal protection officer who “pestered” a revenge porn victim and kept an intimate video and images of her on his work phone has been convicted of misconduct charges.…
UK: Man shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve
A knife-wielding man was shot dead on Christmas Eve in Worcestershire after a standoff with armed officers, West Mercia Police say. The force say officers were called by paramedics to…
Kazakhstan: Russia warns against ‘hypotheses’ after Azerbaijan Airlines crash
The Russian government has cautioned against promoting “hypotheses” about the cause of the crash of a Russia-bound passenger plane that killed 38 people in Kazakhstan on Wednesday. Footage of the…
UK: Ariana Grande spreads festive cheer in Manchester
Ariana Grande has spread some festive cheer by donating Christmas presents to children in hospitals across Manchester. The American pop star has supported Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital since May 2017,…
Europe: Fake vintage wine gang busted in France and Italy-police
French and Italian police say they have broken up an international fraud ring that was passing poor quality bottles of wine off as vintages worth up to €15,000 (£12,500) each.…
LIVE UPDATES:‘End of humanity’ in north Gaza as Israel empties last hospital
27 Dec 2024 Here’s what happened today We’ll be closing this live page shortly. But before we do, here’s a recap of the day’s major developments: Northern Gaza under complete…
France: alcohol-free wine on the market
In the vineyards of Bordeaux, the unspeakable has become the drinkable. Wine without alcohol has arrived. The heresy of yesterday is now – thanks to science and economic crisis –…
Turkey: Twelve dead in ammunition factory blast
An explosion at an ammunition and explosives factory in north-west Turkey has killed at least 12 people and injured four others. The blast happened at 08:25 local time (05:25 GMT)…
Turkey: Owner and architect of quake collapse hotel jailed
A court in Turkey has sentenced the owner and architect of a hotel which collapsed in an earthquake in 2023, killing 72 people, to jail. The owner of the Isias…