Bandits Abduct Dozens After Inviting Villagers to Peace Talks in Nigeria
Armed bandits in north-west Nigeria abducted 39 villagers they invited to discuss peace negotiations, highlighting worsening security in Zamfara.
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Projectile Strikes Grounds of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant, No Radiation Leak Reported
Projectile strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant; no radiation leak or casualties reported. Russia and Iran confirm incident, IAEA notified.
UK hopes to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme by 2027
UK aims to rejoin EU's Erasmus programme by 2027 as part of broader reset, with negotiations ongoing and key demands from EU capitals.
Vet Lists 5 Dog Breeds He Would Never Own
A veterinarian shared five dog breeds he would never own, including one that is 'cute' but 'so stubborn', citing health issues, stubbornness, and behavior problems.
UK scraps foreign student target for overseas campus strategy
UK replaces 600k student recruitment goal with £40bn education exports target by 2030, focusing on overseas hubs.
Historic Week: German Unity, Iraq Retrospective and Mafia Mozzarella
A look back at East Germany's vote for reunification, the Iraq war's 'march of folly', and a mafia-linked mozzarella scandal.
Gabon's Ex-PM Arrested by Junta Over Debt Allegations
Gabon's ex-PM Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze arrested by junta over 2008 debt of $8,999. Party calls arrest arbitrary.
DWP August pension payment change for bank holiday
State Pension payments due on August 31 will be paid three days earlier on August 28 because of the summer bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Jürgen Habermas, German philosopher and sociologist, dies aged 96
Jürgen Habermas, influential German philosopher and sociologist, has died at 96. Known for theory of political consensus, he shaped postwar intellectual discourse.
MPs launch student loans inquiry amid 'perfect storm' for young people in UK
Treasury select committee launches inquiry into student loans; chair Meg Hillier warns of 'perfect storm' of housing, pensions, and AI challenges for young adults.
Israel's 'Gaza model' for Lebanon prompts genocide red flag alert
Genocide prevention group issues red flag alert as Israeli officials call for Gaza-style destruction in Lebanon, with airstrikes killing nearly 1,000 and ground invasion launched.
Brits in Dubai Divided Over Iran Missile Threat Amid PR Push
Some British expats in Dubai insist it's business as usual after Iranian missile strikes, while UK media and politicians question the 'Dubai dream.'
Young men in US now more likely than women to say religion is important, Gallup finds
Gallup survey shows 42% of US men aged 18-29 say religion is very important, up from 28% two years earlier, while young women remain at 30%.
Mass Evacuation Ordered After Kanlaon Volcano Eruption
Nearly 87,000 people ordered to evacuate after Mount Kanlaon's strongest eruption in years, with a 10km danger zone imposed.
British Hiker Killed in Nepal Bus Crash; Family Pays Tribute
British hiker Dominic Ethan Stewart, 23, among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash. Family says he was 'very loving and caring'.
Working Class Graduates Face Lifelong Student Loan Penalty
Graduates from the 1998-2006 student loan cohort face lifelong debt until 65, with no write-off, entrenching inequality for working-class students.
Belfast Stabbing: Man Seriously Injured, Sudanese Arrested on Attempted Murder
Belfast stabbing leaves man in 40s with serious injuries; Sudanese man arrested, police say no terrorism link.
Iranians Grapple With Fleeing as War Intensifies
Iranians face difficult decisions as war escalates, with some fleeing to Turkey and others returning to protect families. UN warns of possible refugee crisis.
South Korea's birthrate rises for second year as 'echo boomers' start families
South Korea's birthrate rose for a second year in 2025, driven by the echo boomer generation, but experts warn the trend may be temporary.
Award-winning Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh arrested in Tehran
Award-winning Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh arrested in Tehran; daughter confirms, whereabouts unknown amid crackdown.
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Airstrikes on Iran, Calls for Responsible Dialogue
Pope Leo XIV condemns US-Israeli strikes on Iran, urges responsible dialogue and warns of spiralling violence. He also appeals for peace in Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes.
Dubai's Dark Underbelly Exposed as Influencers Flee War
Expat influencers sold Dubai's luxury dream, but war exposes the city's dark reliance on exploited migrant workers and a wilful blindness to suffering.
Professor Sues University Over Muhammad Art Dismissal
A professor sues her former university after losing her job for showing a class an artwork depicting the Prophet Muhammad, sparking debate on academic freedom and religious sensitivity.
Colombian military plane crash kills 66, dozens injured
Colombian military plane crash kills 66, injures 57 after takeoff in Amazon; 4 missing. President criticises delays. Investigation ongoing.
Ukraine and Iran Wars Merge into Coordinated Conflict, Analysts Warn
The conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are increasingly intertwined, with shared weapons, intelligence, and economic impacts drawing in more countries.
Myanmar Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing Appointed President After Sham Election
Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing appointed president after 'sham' election, deepening political crisis and ongoing civil war.
Psychotherapist advice on partner's mother dominance
A psychotherapist advises a woman feeling helpless about her partner's codependent relationship with his mother to reshape their bond without making him choose.
12-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal School Bullying Case in Los Angeles
A 12-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a classmate died from a head injury in a bullying incident at a Los Angeles school.
Mexico's First Female President Seeks to Rehabilitate Malinche's Legacy
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum launches events to reclaim the story of Malinche, the indigenous translator long blamed for the Aztec empire's fall.
Ofsted school gradings before summer break in Manchester
Ofsted has published its latest school inspection reports for Greater Manchester, with schools receiving a mix of praise and cautions under the new grading system.
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