Eleven killed in Gaza school shelter as Israel continues bombing campaign | Gaza
Despite a new ceasefire proposal from Arab intermediaries, as Israeli war with Hamas on besieged Palestinian territory is ongoing, the Strip civil defense agency said at least 25 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, including 11 people in school bombings. The violent Israeli bombings crashed into several areas of Gaza on Wednesday, killing […]
Man interested in child murders jailed for 30 years for stabbing girl, 9, in the neck | UK news
A man interested in child murders, including the Southport murder, has been jailed for 30 years for stabbing a 9-year-old girl while playing outside the house. Jordan Wilkes, 29, attacked the girl on the stairs of a flat where she lived with her mother in Christchurch, Dorset, leaving her permanently injured. Berenice Mulbany, who indicted, […]
Conclave viewership rose 283% on day of Pope Francis’s death | Film
Pope Francis’ death on April 21st brought a sharp rise in viewers for the Edward Berger thriller, which portrayed the events following the fictional Pope’s death. Earlier this year, the film won Best Picture at BAFTAS and was nominated for eight Oscars, and is available on Arz streaming platforms around the world. According to Luminate, […]
Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman review – why you quit your job to make the world a better place | Health, mind and body books
tThe author speaks firmly. The appearance may suggest that it is not the case. It is presented in a familiar style of the genre, almost entirely in a familiar style of the genre, with much printing, short sentences, italic sayings, many lists and charts (“Six signs that may be on the wrong side of history.” […]
‘Touching the soul is all that matters!’ The outrageous genius of Barrie Kosky and his Wagner phantasmagoria | Opera
fMuppet Show to Kafka, Vivaldi to Yiddish Theatre, Pop Music for Wagner – Ballykoski’s enthusiasm will not only make you dizzy, but with their ramp-stretched variety, leaving you with an enviable atmosphere. This 58-year-old Australian theatre and opera director considers all art, all life as one. His love for clowns, cabarets and musicals is as […]
The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman – podcast | Law
On paper it doesn’t sound like something that stimulates national interest. Last week, the UK Supreme Court ruled on a lawsuit filed by a group of women against the Scottish government regarding gender representation in the Public Commission (Scottish) Act of 2018. But that judgment – the term “woman” in the Equality Act refers only […]
Ukraine war briefing: Chinese making drones in Russia, Zelenskyy says | Ukraine
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador to Beijing after Volodymie Zelensky said that Chinese citizens were working at Russian drone production sites and were probably using “stolen” Chinese technology. The Ukrainian president said on Tuesday: “I have asked Ukrainian security services to forward information on the Chinese side of a broader nature about Chinese […]
Elon Musk to pull back in Doge role starting May amid 71% dip in Tesla profits | Tesla
Tesla’s chief executive Elon Musk said he will be pulled back from his role in the so-called “Government Efficiency Ministry” that begins in May. Musk’s remarks came when he reported a massive DIP in both profit and revenue in the first quarter of 2025 amid a backlash against his role in the White House. On […]
Police officers who fail background checks to be automatically sacked | Police
Police officers in England and Wales will be automatically fired if they fail a background check based on rules that will take effect to improve confidence in the police. The measure was introduced into Congress on Wednesday and will become a legal requirement to serve officers to pass the review process. It also means that […]
Welsh Tory to quit at next Senedd poll to fight general election betting charges | Wales
The Welsh politician, among the 15 people charged after being bet on the timing of the 2024 general election, is to quit in the next Senate election. Russell George, a conservative member of Montgomeryshire, said he has withdrawn his candidacy to take the election next year to focus on clearing his name. The senator was […]