No Comment WATCH: Moment Israeli strikes hit Syrian Defence Ministry in Damascus The Israeli military carried out rare airstrikes deep inside Damascus on Wednesday, targeting Syria’s Defence Ministry headquarters amid ongoing clashes in the country’s south. 16 July 2025
No Comment Men race through Fukuoka with one-tonne floats at summer festival In Fukuoka, southwest Japan, the centuries-old Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival came to a roaring finale on Tuesday as teams of men raced through city streets carrying one-tonne floats. 16 July 2025
No Comment Children among dead as Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Khan Younis At least 41 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to hospital officials. 16 July 2025
No Comment Russia launches 400 drones overnight in latest attacks on Ukraine A wave of Russian drone and missile strikes hit four Ukrainian cities overnight, injuring at least 15 people and damaging civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said. 16 July 2025
No Comment Iceland volcano erupts, forcing evacuations near Blue Lagoon A volcanic eruption early Wednesday near Sundhnúksgígar forced the evacuation of Grindavík and disrupted tourism at Iceland’s popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. 16 July 2025
No Comment New Jersey begins recovery after deadly flash floods Authorities confirmed that two people died in Plainfield, New Jersey, when their car was swept away by flash floods during a powerful storm. 16 July 2025
No Comment Olympic and Paralympic medals for 2026 revealed in Venice The official medals for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were unveiled in Venice on Tuesday, carried by boat to the Palazzo Balbi on the Grand Canal. 16 July 2025
Health news UK scans 100,000 people in study that could change disease diagnosis The trove of data is already revealing early warning signs of conditions like dementia, and confirms that no amount of alcohol is safe for our health. 16 July 2025
Culture news London show retells the story of Elvis through immersive theatre Using live actors, music, and cutting-edge tech, a new immersive show in East London retelling the story of Elvis Presley’s legendary career. 16 July 2025
No Comment Deadly airstrikes hit Gaza, killing dozens of people overnight Several neighbourhoods in Gaza City came under heavy Israeli airstrikes early Tuesday, with footage showing widespread destruction and mourning at local hospitals. 15 July 2025
No Comment Dozens killed in sectarian violence and airstrike in southern Syria Heavy fighting and an Israeli airstrike have led to casualties in Syria’s Sweida province, in a sharp escalation of regional and sectarian tensions. 15 July 2025
No Comment Sámi artists perform at midnight sun rap festival in Finland A music festival in Utsjoki, Finland, is bringing together rap artists from across the region, including performers using the Indigenous Sámi language. 15 July 2025
No Comment Severe storms cause widespread flooding across New York, New Jersey Heavy rain and flash flooding swept across parts of the US Northeast on Monday night, causing major travel disruptions and emergency declarations across several states. 15 July 2025
No Comment Ukrainian artist paints icons on ammo boxes to boost soldiers' morale A 71-year-old Ukrainian artist is using a paintbrush instead of a rifle to support the army, turning ammunition boxes into religious icons he donates to frontline soldiers. 15 July 2025
No Comment Ice beneath their feet, runners conquer North Pole challenge Running in -8°C on shifting sea ice, 91 athletes from 22 nations took part in the Summer edition of the North Pole Marathon. 14 July 2025
No Comment Aerial footage shows aftermath of plane crash at Southend Airport At least four people have been killed after a small plane crashed shortly after take-off at London Southend Airport on Sunday. 14 July 2025
No Comment WATCH: Bastille Day celebrations in Paris Thousands took part in Bastille Day events across France, with a military parade in Paris and international troops on display. 14 July 2025
No Comment France holds annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris French President Emmanuel Macron led a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe on Monday as France held its annual Bastille Day parade and events across the country. 14 July 2025
No Comment Four injured in final bull run of San Fermín Festival in Pamplona Four people were injured on Monday during the final bull run of this year’s San Fermín festival in Pamplona, northern Spain. 14 July 2025
No Comment Dance of the Dwarves returns to La Palma after a decade After a ten-year absence, La Palma’s iconic Dance of the Dwarves returned this week as part of the Bajada de la Virgen de Las Nieves festival. 11 July 2025