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US denounces UN report on Iran general's 'unlawful' killing

Claiming self-defence, President Trump ordered a drone attack on Iran’s General Soleimani in Baghdad in January. The United States lashed out on Wednesday at a United Nations probe into the American drone attack that killed a top Iranian general, saying it gave “a pass to terrorists”. US President Donald Trump ordered the killing of Iran’s General […]

Conjoined twins are finally separated at a Vatican paediatric hospital

Two-year-old conjoined twins whose skulls were fused together are finally separated following rare surgery at a Vatican paediatric hospital Sisters Ervina and Prefina were born in 2018 in Mbaiki, Central African Republic  Born with heads attached and sharing critical blood vessels around their brains  Doctors at the Bambino Gesu Paediatric Hospital in Rome, have separated them […]

Man ‘kept sister locked in filthy room ALONE for 22 years’ in Egypt

A MAN kept his sister locked up in a filthy room alone for 22 years, it's alleged. Khalaf Ismail imprisoned sister Fadia, 50, in a run down house in order to stop her "repeatedly escaping" the family home in Minya, Egypt, his wife claimed. Neighbours reportedly contacted the authorities and she was rescued by social […]

Hot, dry weather continues in Denver with 100-degree temps possible.

Hot, dry weather and gusty winds in Colorado are increasing fire danger across the state and the metro area will continue its run of near-100-degree readings on Wednesday. Skies over Denver will be sunny and the high temperature will climb to at least 96 degrees, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Fire danger will […]

Rishi Sunak unveils 'eat out to help out' discount scheme

Rishi Sunak unveils ‘eat out to help out’ discount scheme allowing EVERYONE in the country to get half price meals at participating restaurants up to £10 per head and VAT cut from 20% to 5% on food, hotels and attractions Rishi Sunak said UK will be able to get 50 per cent off restaurant meals […]

Alex Pullin death: World snowboarding champion found dead in sea

Two-time world snowboard champion Alex Pullin has drowned while spearfishing in Australia. The Australian, known as Chumpy, had been diving on an artificial reef off Palm Beach, Queensland, when he was found by a snorkeler at around 10.40am local time on Wednesday. The 32-year-old was unresponsive when taken from the water, a police spokesman said, […]

EU splinters: Brussels unity shatters as leaders divided over eye-watering rescue fund

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Faced with its worst-ever economic crisis, the EU is attempting to establish a €750 billion coronavirus recovery fund and a €1.1 trillion package for its next seven-year budget. European budget commissioner Johannes […]