ISRAEL AND HAMAS AT WAR

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting Israeli leaders to push for humanitarian pauses in the Gaza war as Israeli troops surround the Palestinian enclave's biggest city, the focus of its drive to wipe out Hamas. 

Robbie Williams sparks health worries by showing off skinny frame amid weight loss drug use

Robbie Williams has sparked worries for his health by stripping off to reveal his two stone weight loss – after he admitted to taking “something like” Ozempic.

Turkey elections: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu offer stark choices for presidency

Turks are at a historic turning point - choosing between two front-runners for the presidency offering dramatically different paths for their country's future. 

Biden appoints Indian-American Neera Tanden as his domestic policy advisor

         

She becomes the first Asian-American to lead 3 major White House policy councils.

Indian-American public policy expert Neera Tanden has been named by US President Joe Biden as his Domestic Policy Advisor to help him craft and implement his domestic policy agenda, making her the first Asian-American to lead any of the three major White House policy councils in history.  

Tanden, 52, replaces Susan Rice as Biden's Domestic Policy Advisor

'I've been doing press-ups!' Penny Mordaunt tells of her preparations for sword carrying role at the King's Coronation as MPs praise her for 'stealing the show'

The Leader of the House of Commons carried the sword for more than an hour as Lord President of the Privy Council, a role she has undertaken since September last year.

US drug regulator approves world's first RSV vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - an illness that kills thousands of Americans each year.

The vaccine still needs approval from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention before it can be rolled out to the public.

US to end international travellers' vaccine requirement

The White House has announced an end to Covid-19 vaccine requirements for travellers to the United States and for government employees across the world's biggest economy. 

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general

(AP) — Widespread lonelinessin the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S. surgeon general said Tuesday in declaring the latest public health epidemic. 

Australia to ban recreational vaping in major public health move

Recreational vaping will be banned in Australia, as part of a major crackdown amid what experts say is an "epidemic".
Minimum quality standards will also be introduced, and the sale of vapes restricted to pharmacies. 

Pope Francis urges Hungarians to 'open doors' to migrants

Pope Francis has urged Hungarians to "open doors" to migrants, ending his visit to the country led by a nationalist anti-immigration cabinet. 

Warren Buffett eats McDonald's for breakfast, drinks 5 Cokes a day, and devours cookies and ice cream. Here are the investor's 11 best quotes about his iconic diet.

Warren Buffett may be a billionaire businessman in his 90s, but he eats like a child.

The investor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO loves McDonald's, Coca-Cola, and Dairy Queen.
Buffett says his indulgent diet has been key to his happiness and long lifespan. 

US: Man guns down five, including 8-year-old, after neighbours raise 'noise complaint'

Texas police are on the lookout for a suspect who gunned down his neighbours, five including an 8-year-old, after they raised a noise complaint and asked the suspect to stop firing rounds in his yard.

According to reports, the family asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because they were trying to sleep.  

Nebraska lawmakers reject six-week abortion ban

A six-week abortion ban failed in the Nebraska legislature on Thursday, after supporters of the ban fell one vote short of breaking a filibuster to enact the new law. 

How Did Jerry Springer Die? He Was Terminally Diagnosed Right Before His Death

If you were a fan of the daytime TV talk show that introduced many real-life problems on the small screen, you might be wondering how did Jerry Springer die?
    

Thai woman accused of murdering 12 friends in cyanide poisonings

Thai police say they have arrested a woman suspected of killing 12 of her friends and acquaintances by poisoning them with cyanide. 

Erdoğan’s Turkish election plans disrupted after being taken ill on live TV

The Turkish president, Reception Tayyip Erdoğan, has had to abruptly cancel election campaign events after being taken ill on live television during an interview. 

Why many women remain unmarried even at 28 – Mike Bamiloye

Founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye has disclosed reasons some women remain unmarried even at the age of 28.

Pope allows women to vote at bishops meeting for first time

Pope Francis, in a historic move that could lead to more inclusiveness in decision-making in the Roman Catholic Church, will allow women to vote for the first time at a global meeting of bishops in October. 

crimes suspect free amid chaos

A former Sudanese politician wanted for alleged crimes against humanity has said that he and other former officials are no longer in jail - following reports of a break-out.     

Travelers entering China won't need to provide negative PCR tests starting Saturday

Travellers entering China will no longer need to provide a negative PCR test result starting Saturday, in another easing of China's "zero COVID" policies.