UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
Nord Stream bomb suspect arrested while working on A-list Ukraine war movie starring Sean Penn – Euronews.com
- Nord Stream bomb suspect arrested while working on A-list Ukraine war movie starring Sean Penn Euronews.com
- Man arrested over Nord Stream bombing was consultant on film about it starring Sean Penn The Guardian
- Nord Stream bombing suspect to Hollywood fixer: Who is Volodymyr Zhuravlev? Al Jazeera
- Why Nord Stream arrests could embarrass Germany more than Ukraine The Times
- German prosecutors say second Nord Stream suspect arrested in Croatia Reuters
UAE trade halt threatens one of Iran’s remaining economic lifelines – Iran International
- UAE trade halt threatens one of Iran’s remaining economic lifelines Iran International
- Trump’s Plan to Squeeze Iran’s Economy Will Live or Die in Dubai WSJ
- What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries The New York Times
- August 19, 2026 — UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran CNN
- UAE's financial embargo on Iran after missile threat puts rivalry back in spotlight Reuters
Key European leaders demand Israel halt West Bank settlement project – Euronews.com
- Key European leaders demand Israel halt West Bank settlement project Euronews.com
- UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project BBC
- Israel moves forward with internationally condemned settlement plan that could ‘bury’ two-state solution CNN
- Government opens bidding to build 1,200 homes in controversial E1 settlement project The Times of Israel
- Europe, Canada condemn Israeli plans for new West Bank settlement Al Jazeera
Leaders attack ‘demotivating’ plan to make pupils who fail GCSEs retake maths and English
Government announce plan for ‘stepping stone’ qualification as 620,000 year 11 students face retaking maths or English after failure to achieve grade 4
The government’s plans to make young people continue studying maths and English if they fail GCSEs could be demotivating and ineffective, according to education experts and school leaders after retake pass rates slumped this year.
Only one in seven students in the age group retaking GCSE maths after a previous failure got a grade 4 or above this summer, while only one in six managed to pass English, meaning the majority will have to retake the exams next year if they remain in education or training.
Continue reading...FBI raids Eric Swalwell’s home amid sexual assault claims inquiry – report
Federal agents also ‘seized electronic devices’ from former Democratic representative at San Francisco airport
Authorities are said to have searched the Washington DC home of disgraced former California Democratic representative Eric Swalwell on Sunday amid an ongoing law enforcement investigation into sexual assault allegations.
CNN reported that federal agents on Saturday also “seized electronic devices” from Swalwell at the San Francisco airport, citing unnamed sources familiar with the investigation. Multiple other outlets have confirmed the federal search; the Daily Mail was the first to report this law enforcement activity.
Continue reading...US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East to relieve troubled USS Lincoln
USS George Washington will replace warship families say suffers from shortages, plumbing problems and low morale
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, where it is expected to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln from its record deployment amid concerns about poor living conditions and morale.
US Central Command announced on Thursday that the Washington arrived in the area on Wednesday, and posted an image of sailors working on the flight deck as the ship transited the Arabian Sea. No date has yet been announced for the Lincoln to return to the US.
Continue reading...‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert
Prof Katya Rubia withdraws support for The Great ADHD Myth? as other leading figures voice criticisms
A contributor to a controversial Channel 4 documentary on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has withdrawn her support for the programme, saying it was biased and could lead to an increased suicide risk by encouraging parents to take their children off medication.
Katya Rubia, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London, also said The Great ADHD Myth? misrepresented her views.
Continue reading...Harry and Meghan’s security funding on UK return is private matter, Burnham says
Prime minister wishes couple well in their move back from the US to a non-royal residence outside London
Security arrangements for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex while living in the UK are a “private matter”, Andy Burnham has said, after news that Harry and Meghan intend to relocate to Britain from the US this month.
The UK prime minister refused to be drawn on security funding, saying: “This is a private matter. It’s a matter for Harry and Meghan, and we wish them well in the moves that they’re making.”
Continue reading...Weekly quiz: Where did builders find £7.6m worth of gold bars and coins? – BBC
- Weekly quiz: Where did builders find £7.6m worth of gold bars and coins? BBC
- $10 Million in Gold Found Buried Under Former Brewery in Belgium The New York Times
- Construction workers find gold stash estimated to be worth $10 million during renovations in Belgium CBS News
- $10M find: Construction worker drills through wall, discovers cache of gold WSOC TV
- A Construction Crew Was Demolishing a House—And Uncovered a $10 Million Gold Hoard Popular Mechanics
BBC’s Trevor Nelson recovering after brain tumour surgery
Radio 2 DJ, who stepped back from work commitments in June, says operation went ‘incredibly well’
Trevor Nelson, the BBC Radio 2 DJ, has revealed he had surgery after being diagnosed with a brain tumour and is now on the mend.
The broadcaster, 62, said in June that he was taking a break from work commitments to deal with health issues.
Continue reading...Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland
Meta chief executive paid roughly €20m for gothic-style mansion built in 1830 and its surroundings
It stretches the definition of pied-à-terre but Mark Zuckerberg now has a pad in Ireland: Strancally castle.
The Meta chief executive and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have bought the gothic-style mansion and its 178-hectare (440-acre) estate in county Waterford to use as a base during visits to Ireland.
Continue reading...Are Unpredictable Water Levels Ruining European River Cruises? – Fodors Travel Guide
- Are Unpredictable Water Levels Ruining European River Cruises? Fodors Travel Guide
- Low Rhine Water Levels to Slow German Economy, Bundesbank Says WSJ
- Opinion | Europe’s Great Rivers Are Dying. The Continent Is In for a Shock. The New York Times
- German Economy Finally ‘on Path to Recovery,’ Bundesbank Says Bloomberg.com
- The economics of Europe’s drought Financial Times
Russia ‘purposefully’ hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says
At least 17 people were killed in the "massive attack" overnight on Ukraine's capital, as mayor Vitali Klitschko warns hot water supply has been disrupted.
Cameroon president returns home after 10-week absence – Reuters
- Cameroon president returns home after 10-week absence Reuters
- Cameroon’s Aging President Returns From Monthslong Stay Abroad The New York Times
- Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya returns after months-long stay abroad France 24
- World’s Oldest President Returns Home After 74 Days of Absence Bloomberg.com
- Cameroon’s 93-year-old president returns after a long stay abroad raises health concerns NBC News
Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit ‘by one of these beasts’ – The Guardian
- Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit ‘by one of these beasts’ The Guardian
- Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit by one BBC
- Mayor hit by e-bike in Italy moves to ban bikes from 30 key routes through the old town Yahoo
- Italy: The mayor of the city of Como bans bicycles in the historic center after an accident Informat.ro
- Italy's Como mayor bans bicycles from city centre after being hit by e-bike Caliber.Az
Syrian foreign minister to Axios: Israeli bombing of airbase was unjustified – Axios
- Syrian foreign minister to Axios: Israeli bombing of airbase was unjustified Axios
- Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’ Fox News
- Israel and Turkey step up warnings over Syria after airbase bombing Reuters
- Syrian official says ‘no plans’ to establish Turkish military presence Al Jazeera
- Turkey denies military visit to Syrian base; Damascus confirms it but refutes deployment plan The Times of Israel
Watch: What does Harry’s return mean for his fractured relationship with William?
The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.
Ousted Ukrainian defence minister’s gamble against Zelenskiy backfires as protests end – Reuters
- Ousted Ukrainian defence minister's gamble against Zelenskiy backfires as protests end Reuters
- Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv protest organiser disowns Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for elections The Guardian
- A rival’s bombshell and a new corruption probe heap untimely pressure on Ukraine’s Zelenskyy NBC News
- An ex-minister calls on Volodymyr Zelensky to hold elections The Economist
- The Call for a Ukrainian Election Is Compelling and Wrong Bloomberg.com