Palestinian health officials and witnesses say at least five people were killed and others were wounded Sunday by Israeli fire as they headed toward two aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip run by an Israeli and U.S.-backed group. Israel’s military said it fired warning shots at people who approached its forces. Four bodies were … Read more
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Airplane tickets are getting cheaper, but it’s getting more expensive to bring your family to an airport lounge. Capital One is the latest company to limit access to booming airport lounges to combat overcrowding. Starting Feb. 1, Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders will no longer be able … Read more
Several young celebrities have announced breast cancer diagnoses in the past year — a public reminder that rates are rising among women under 50 in the U.S. Pop singer Jessie J, 37, revealed this week on Instagram that she has early-stage breast cancer and plans to undergo surgery later this month. Katie Thurston, former star … Read more
Brits will face penalty charges of up to £3,375 for tourists who flout behaviour codes in the Algarve resort of Albufeira after city hall legislators approved the strict new rules The Algarve resort of Albufeira is popular with British tourists (file)(Image: Getty Images) The Algarve holiday resort town of Albufeira, Portugal, has gone to war … Read more
Israel’s defence minister says the military has retrieved the body of Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta, who had been held in Gaza since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas. Israel Katz made the announcement on Saturday as further Israeli airstrikes killed 45 people, according to local medics. The news comes just days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he will be attending the upcoming G7 leaders’ summit in Kananaskis, Alta., later this month, thanking Prime Minister Mark Carney for his invitation. Modi has attended four G7 summits in person since 2019 and a fifth virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister … Read more
CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images Macro uncertainty is keeping the market volatile, but investors ought to keep their focus on stocks that can provide compelling long-term returns. Top Wall Street analysts’ recommendations can help inform investors as they pick the right stocks that can weather short-term pressures with solid execution and generate impressive … Read more
In the waning moments of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, four players played a pivotal role: Indiana Pacers guards Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder forward Jalen Williams. After Williams (off a Gilgeous-Alexander pass) missed a 3-pointer that would have given the Thunder a 9-point … Read more
Elon Musk’s dad Errol claimed his son was prepared to admit he had ‘made a mistake’ after lashing out against US President Donald Trump during their public fallout 12:13, 08 Jun 2025Updated 12:22, 08 Jun 2025 Elon Musk’s father has arrived in Moscow to speak at a forum organised by Vladimir Putin’s closest aides. This … Read more
The operator of an Australian bouncy castle company has been cleared of wrongdoing in an accident that killed six children and injured three at a primary school fair in 2021. Rosemary Anne Gamble, who runs the company Taz-Zorb, was found not guilty by a Tasmanian court, which ruled that the fatal incident was the result … Read more