- Saturday, 23 August 2025
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When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down
One approached us asking: "Are you journalists?" When I asked why he wanted to know, he replied: "Oh just to understand the situation."
New Zealand PM says sorry for 'horrific' care home abuse
“I make this apology to all survivors on behalf of my own and previous governments," said Luxon on Tuesday.
Saudi crown prince says Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” in some of the harshest public criticism of the country by a Saudi official since the start of the war.
India will not travel to Champions Trophy: PCB
India has informed the International Cricket Council it will not travel to the Champions Trophy, according to hosts Pakistan.
2024 to be warmest year on record, UN says
The UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said that 2024 is on track to be the world’s warmest year on record.
Haiti's prime minister ousted after six months
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been fired by the country's ruling council less than six months after he took office. An executive order, signed by eight of the council's nine members, named businessman and former Haiti Senate candidate Alix Didier Fils-Aime as Conille's replacement.
Rita Ora is tearful in tribute to Liam Payne at MTV Awards
Rita Ora has paid an emotional tribute to Liam Payne as she hosted this year's MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Manchester, almost a month after the One Direction star's death.
Mourinho fined and banned for condemning match officials in Turkey
Jose Mourinho has received a one-match ban and fine of about £15,000 for his actions and comments at the end of Fenerbahce's dramatic win over Trabzonspor.
Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women and children, UN says
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said in a statement that "this unprecedented level of killing, and injury of civilians is a direct consequence of the failure to comply with fundamental principles of international humanitarian law".
No guarantees Trump will give Netanyahu all he wants
The bar facing the US consulate in Jerusalem is called Deja Bu - a witty reference to something you’ve drunk before.
Israeli football fans attacked in Amsterdam, officials say
Dutch police have arrested 57 people in the centre of Amsterdam after clashes broke out, reportedly involving young locals and Israeli football supporters. Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned "antisemitic attacks" and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said two "rescue planes" were being sent to Amsterdam after what Israel's military described as "severe and violent incidents against Israelis".
Forty-three monkeys escape from US research lab
Police are on the hunt for 43 monkeys that escaped from a research facility in South Carolina after a keeper left their pen open. The rhesus macaque fugitives busted out of Alpha Genesis, a company that breeds primates for medical testing and research, and are on the loose in a part of the state known as the Lowcountry.
From Musk to RFK Jr: What a new Trump administration may look like
Donald Trump's transition team is already vetting potential candidates who could serve in his administration when he returns to the White House in January.
Robertson 'emotional' before reunion with NI family
New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson said his time in Northern Ireland "helped shape" him as a person. Robertson, who will lead the All Blacks against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night, spent one season playing for Ards RFC in county Down as a teenager in 1993-94.
Battleground states too close to call as Trump and Harris get early wins
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris continue to pick up US states, as voters in Florida narrowly reject measure to overturn state’s six-week abortion ban.
