General strike empties streets in Ramallah over Israel’s death penalty law
Shops shut and streets fell quiet in Ramallah as a general strike was held in protest against Israel’s newly approved death penalty law targeting Palestinians. Read more at Read More
Congratulations! Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world’s first same-sex weddings
Amsterdam anniversary bells have been ringing throughout the city as the Dutch capital has been marking the 25th anniversary of the world’s first gay marriages. Read More
Bond Boys: Fantasy casting for a gender-swapped James Bond
After our April Fools “exclusive reveal” of the new 007, people got talking… Who could hypothetically join the casting roster of Bond Boys if Britain’s most famous spy was played…
Dozens killed in separate migrant boat shipwrecks off Italian and Turkish coasts
So far this year, 624 migrants have died or gone missing in central Mediterranean, according to the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Read More
This Swedish city wants you to put down the camera in favour of brain-boosting ‘IQ tourism’
Visitors to Uppsala are invited to discover more about the area’s history from the Vikings to more modern day inventions like the Celsius scale. Read More
In California primary, an electoral disaster is looming for Democrats
Two months before a crucial primary in one of the most liberal states in the US, Democrats are facing a self-made political catastrophe. Too many candidates for governor are fragmenting…
Surveillance video shows kidnapping of US journalist in Baghdad
Surveillance footage appears to show the abduction of US journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, as officials say she remains missing and an investigation into the kidnapping is ongoing. Read more…
This UK ‘fish and chip train’ blends nostalgia, delicious treats and sunny seaside vibes
Apart from nostalgic chippy teas and ice cream, this train also serves other classic favourites like brunch, cream teas and sausage and mash dinners. Read More
Securing Iran’s highly-enriched uranium stockpiles could prove risky, experts say
Experts, analysts and former US government officials say Washington’s alleged plans to deploy ground units to Iran to retrieve uranium stockpiles could expose personnel to potential attacks, radiation and chemical…
Iran strikes tanker off Qatar coast as Tehran’s attacks on Gulf states persist
Qatar said it had intercepted two Iranian cruise missiles, while a third struck a fuel tanker off its coast. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated, with no injuries or…