Spanish town bans black cat adoptions during Halloween
In an effort to ward off potentially sinister rituals, the Catalonian town of Terrassa hopes to keep its black cats safe during the occult-themed holiday.
Spanish town bans black cat adoptions during Halloween
In an effort to ward off potentially sinister rituals, the Catalonian town of Terrassa hopes to keep its black cats safe during the occult-themed holiday.
Grand Theft Auto made him a legend. His latest game was a disaster
Lesley Benzies was one of the architects behind one of the most successful video games in history.
Why I fell in love with a book called I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki
In reflecting on a gentle melancholy many can relate to, this book teaches us to appreciate the small joys in life.
Questions surround US singer D4vd weeks after teen’s body found in his Tesla
Questions around the up-and-coming TikTok star's connection to a teenage girl's death have eclipsed his career's rise.
Mystery deepens after missing schoolgirl found dead in pop star D4vd’s Tesla
Questions around the up-and-coming TikTok star's connection to a teenage girl's death have eclipsed his career's rise.
‘I’m 89 and I saw my homeland rebuilt before – but now I don’t believe Gaza has a future’
One Palestinian family shares their story of life coming full circle - and what they believe lies ahead as talk turns to rebuilding Gaza
‘I saw my Gaza homeland rebuilt before but this time’s different’ – BBC
‘I saw my Gaza homeland rebuilt before but this time’s different’ – BBC
‘I’m 89 and I saw my homeland rebuilt before – but now I don’t believe Gaza has a future’
One Palestinian family shares their story of life coming full circle - and what they believe lies ahead as talk turns to rebuilding Gaza
Is Hamas publicly executing Israel ‘collaborators’? Here’s what we know – Snopes.com
- Is Hamas publicly executing Israel 'collaborators'? Here's what we know Snopes.com
- With Truce in Place, Hamas Pursues Bloody Crackdown on Rivals in Gaza The New York Times
- Hamas reasserts control on streets of Gaza, turning guns on its rivals The Washington Post
- Violence between Hamas and gangs flares in Gaza amid Trump ceasefire NBC News
- As Israeli forces withdraw after ceasefire, Hamas tightens its grip on the streets of Gaza France 24
Government aims to create 400,000 jobs through UK national green energy plan
Scheme will offer training for plumbers, welders and carpenters as well as promoting trade union recognition
Plumbers, electricians and welders will be in huge demand as part of a national plan to train people for an extra 400,000 green jobs in the next five years, Ed Miliband has said.
The energy secretary revealed a new scheme to double those working in green industries by 2030, with a particular focus on training those coming from fossil fuel jobs, school leavers, the unemployed, veterans and ex-offenders.
Continue reading...Republicans mostly silent as millions of Americans protest Trump on No Kings day
Outside of typical remarks from Donald Trump, JD Vance and Mike Johnson and a Fox News report, party stayed mum
Republican voices were mostly silent as No Kings rallies and marches against Trump administration policies unfurled on Saturday, many in the spirit of a street party that countered the “hate America” depiction advanced by senior members of the party.
Instead of provocation, there were marching bands, huge banners with “we the people” references to the US constitution, and protesters wearing inflatable costumes, particularly frogs, which have emerged as a sign of resistance.
Continue reading...Bosnia’s Republika Srpska installs temporary president as Dodik steps aside
Bosnia’s Serb entity names an interim president after separatist Milorad Dodik is barred from politics by a state court.
Aston Villa reportedly told stewards they could miss Maccabi Tel Aviv match
Club cited possible safety ‘concerns’ after West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from fixture
Aston Villa told matchday stewards they would not have to work during the club’s Europa League fixture against the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing possible “concerns” over safety, it has been reported.
West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from the forthcoming match, after saying the force would not be able to police the fixture safely owing to “violent clashes and hate crime offences” at a previous match in Amsterdam in 2024.
Continue reading...IDF: Hamas can return most hostages’ bodies at once; mediators urge sides to uphold deal – Haaretz
- IDF: Hamas can return most hostages' bodies at once; mediators urge sides to uphold deal Haaretz
- Hamas returns bodies of two more captives, says Israel violating ceasefire Al Jazeera
- Ronen Engel identified as one of the bodies returned overnight by Hamas The Times of Israel
- Israel says it has received body of another hostage held in Gaza Reuters
- Israel identifies the remains of 2 hostages handed over by Hamas CBS News
Is this island the new Bali? Some think so – but not everyone’s impressed
For locals, the promise of more tourism is a welcome opportunity - but they are also wary.
‘I miss the past, but we like the money’: The Bali-fication of a laidback surfers’ island
For locals, the promise of more tourism is a welcome opportunity - but they are also wary.
Thousands protest at ‘No Kings’ rally near White House
Crowds packed the US capital on Saturday, part of nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against President Donald Trump.
Watch: Aerials show thousands attending No Kings protests across the US
Protesters took to the streets of American cities to demonstrate against President Trump's policies.