Israel repeatedly denying visas for several heads of agencies working in Gaza, UN says
Visas for the local leaders of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the human rights agency OHCHR and the agency supporting Palestinians in Gaza, UNRWA, have not been…
Brazil passes controversial ‘devastation bill’ that weakens environmental regulations
Critics have called it “by far the worst piece of legislation” ever from an environmental standpoint.Read More
Feeling supersonic: Remembering Felix Baumgartner, the man who fell from space
The world of extreme sports is mourning the death of Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian athlete who became the first person to break the sound barrier during a freefall jump in…
Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham spark reunion rumours
Did anyone have this on their 2025 bingo card? A series of cryptic online posts have led to specualtion that Fleetwood Mac could be reuniting… How likely is this to…
How disinformation fuelled Spain’s anti-migrant riots after attack on pensioner
The town of Torre Pacheco has been shaken by an attack on a local pensioner and ensuing violent anti-migrant unrest – and disinformation has inflamed the tensions. Read More
Wildfire near Madrid sends smoke over capital and forces evacuations
A wildfire broke out near the town of Méntrida in central Spain on Thursday, spreading rapidly and sending a thick cloud of smoke over the capital, Madrid. Read more at…
Syrian troops to return to Suwayda after renewed Druze-Bedouin clashes
Syrian forces will return to Suwayda after clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin clans. A ceasefire was mediated by the US, Turkey and Arab nations. Read more at Read More
Snoop Dogg and Swansea: US rap star buys shares in Welsh football club
Straight from the LBC to Swansea might become a new stadium chant for fans of the Swans after legendary rapper Snoop Dogg’s decision to buy an ownership stake in the…
North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening
No official explanation was provided, but analysts suggest the decision may be linked to Russian media report implying the resort was populated by mobilised locals rather than genuine holidaymakers. Read…
Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza
The band announced a “movement” of artists who have spoken out over the Israel-Palestine war and have faced attempts of censorship. “We write as artists who’ve chose to use our…