Growing backlash in Japan over Trump’s use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
Eight red cards shown to Brazil in fiery friendly against US women
Four Brazilian players and four members of their coaching staff were sent off during a dramatic encounter in Fortaleza.
Weight-loss drug users save more than £400 a year on food as take-up triples
Research suggests households that include a GLP-1 user collectively spent £780m less on grocery bills
Weight-loss drugs are saving users’ households more than £400 a year on grocery bills, according to a survey, which found use of GLP-1s has nearly tripled in the past two years to 1.9 million adults.
More than 6.3% of households in Great Britain now include at least one GLP-1 user, according to the research by Worldpanel by Numerator. This marks a sharp rise from 4.1% of households in 2025 and 2.3% in 2024.
Continue reading...US bombs Iran’s water facilities: Why that’s so significant
The US struck several sites in Iran, saying it retaliated against the downing of a US helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz
Kyiv hit Russian military plant using Ukrainian-made Flamingo missile, Zelenskyy says – Euronews.com
- Kyiv hit Russian military plant using Ukrainian-made Flamingo missile, Zelenskyy says Euronews.com
- Ukrainian strikes are inflicting pain deep inside Russia The Economist
- Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia BBC
- Mass Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Military Facilities in St. Petersburg WSJ
- Ukrainian strikes set off fires at oil facilities in Russia and Crimea NBC News
Russian-occupied Mariupol port no longer operational after Ukrainian strikes, Azov says – The Kyiv Independent
- Russian-occupied Mariupol port no longer operational after Ukrainian strikes, Azov says The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine strikes key logistics in Russian-occupied south Reuters
- Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast BBC
- Ukrainian forces strike facilities at Mariupol port Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
- Ukrainian drones attack 5 Russian ships in ports of occupied Mariupol, Berdiansk Gwara Media
Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup group match – teams, start and lineups
As the tournament kicks off, cohosts Mexico face South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition's opening game.
First charges laid over deadly Hong Kong fire
The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.
Trump targeting immigrants from countries hit most by climate shocks
A Guardian analysis reveals how most of 39 countries facing US entry restrictions are most vulnerable environmentally
Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countries most vulnerable to displacement from climate-driven disasters, a Guardian analysis shows.
As the Trump administration pushes policies to boost planet-heating fossil fuels, millions of people are being forced to flee their homelands due to storms, floods and droughts worsened by the climate crisis.
Continue reading...West Bank ethnic cleansing, settler attacks Israel’s state policy: Amnesty
Israel uses war crimes to accelerate 'annexation agenda and settlement expansion' in occupied land, rights group says.
Crowds turn out in Barcelona for pope blessing Sagrada Família’s final tower
As completion of 144-year basilica nears, questions swirl over resemblance of church to architect’s original plans
It has been a long wait but 144 years after work began, Pope Leo XIV has blessed the recently completed central tower of Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família church in the presence of members of the Spanish royal family, the prime minister and hundreds of bishops.
With the completion of the Jesus Christ tower, the tallest of 18 in the temple, the basilica has reached its full height of 172.5 metres. It is now not only the world’s tallest church but Barcelona’s tallest building. It was consecrated in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI.
Continue reading...7-month-old baby shot by Israeli soldier in Hebron
An Israeli soldier fired at a Palestinian family’s car in Hebron, fatally shooting a seven‑month‑old in the head.
Ukraine-made ‘Flamingo’ missile hits target 900 km inside Russia
Video shows a Ukrainian-made ‘FP-5 Flamingo’ cruise missile flying deep inside Russia.
Air India crash pilot’s father vows to defend son’s reputation
Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.
Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over massive fire that killed 168 – AP News
- Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over massive fire that killed 168 AP News
- Seven people and two firms charged over Hong Kong deadly fire that killed 168 CNN
- Hong Kong files charges over deadliest fire in decades Yahoo
- Hong Kong Charges 7 People and 2 Companies Over Deadly Apartment Fire The New York Times
- Wang Fuk Court: Hong Kong authorities lay first charges over deadly fire BBC
Pakistan military helicopter crashes in Kashmir, all on board killed
There has been a heavy security presence in Muzaffarabad amid protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in recent days.
US diplomat found dead in Myanmar as police treat case as possible homicide
Thai woman is in custody in connection with investigation after man was reportedly found dead at a hotel in Yangon
A US diplomat has been found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation.
US officials in Thailand and the US embassy in Myanmar referred questions on the case to the state department, which confirmed the “death of a US government employee” assigned to the embassy in Yangon, but gave no other details.
Continue reading...Middle East peace talks in doubt as Iran says it needs to ‘reassess’ after overnight strikes
US launches attacks in retaliation for downing of US army helicopter, while White House source says deal could still be close
The future of peace talks in the Middle East has been thrown into question after Iran’s foreign ministry said it needed to “reassess” its participation, while Donald Trump said Iran would have to “pay the price” after the two countries traded fire overnight, drawing neighbouring states back into an on-and-off war that has consumed the region since late February.
The US launched strikes against Iran in the early hours of Wednesday, in retaliation for what it said was Iran’s downing of a US army helicopter near the strait of Hormuz. Iran then launched a wave of retaliatory airstrikes claiming hits on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
Continue reading...US strikes tanker near Oman, sparking India protest over missing crew – Euronews.com
- US strikes tanker near Oman, sparking India protest over missing crew Euronews.com
- Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman BBC
- India summons US envoy over attack on ship carrying Indian sailors off Oman Al Jazeera
- Indian Sailors Made Frantic Calls for Help After U.S. Missile Strike off Oman The New York Times
- US aircraft fires at, disables another oil tanker in Gulf of Oman Navy Times
Kashmiri rights activist wins partial court victory but remains behind bars
The Delhi High Court grants bail to Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez, jailed in India for nearly five years.