On December 3, Israel announced that the Rafah border crossing with Egypt would reopen “in the coming days”, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza for the first time in months. The statement was, of course, framed as a humanitarian gesture that would allow those in urgent need to travel for medical care, education or family reunification […]
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Jimmy Lai Found Guilty by Hong Kong Court
new video loaded: Jimmy Lai Found Guilty by Hong Kong Court The Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty on Monday in a landmark national security trial. The 78-year-old founder of a popular pro-democracy paper could face life in prison. By Jiawei Wang December 15, 2025 Source link
Covid-19 inquiry live: Rishi Sunak faces questions on goverment’s pandemic response | Covid inquiry
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Sunak says there was not a ‘toolkit’ to deal with the pandemic Sunak, who had been appointed chief secretary to the Treasury in July 2019, admitted he did not have a “huge amount of time in that context” when appointed chancellor. […]
Chief rabbi’s cousin hid for 15 ‘terrifying’ minutes
The UK Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has said his cousin and cousin’s wife “spent fifteen terrifying minutes hiding under a doughnut stand” as gunmen opened fire during the attack at Bondi Beach. Fifteen people have been killed – including a 10-year-old girl – in an attack by the two gunmen targeting a Jewish Hanukkah […]
Famed director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer stabbed to death in Los Angeles home: Sources
Director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, according to a statement from their family. Senior law enforcement sources told ABC News the victims were stabbed to death in their Brentwood-area residence. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele […]
What to know about the Brown University shooting : NPR
First responders with the Providence Fire Department maneuver an empty stretcher near the Barus and Holley building at Brown University in Providence, R.I., on Saturday. Bing Guan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bing Guan/AFP via Getty Images A gunman opened fire inside a Brown University academic building Saturday afternoon as students were gathered […]
Bondi Beach shooting live: Australia to discuss gun laws after 15 killed | Gun Violence News
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Oxfam chief forced to step down over ‘serious issues’ with conduct, charity says
The chief executive of Oxfam GB has been forced out by the charity’s board after an independent review found “serious issues” with her behaviour and decision making. The organisation’s trustees decided Dr Halima Begum’s position was “untenable” because of an “irretrievable breakdown in its trust and confidence” in her ability to do the job. About […]
‘A bright light’: Brown University student identified as shooting victim by church
One of the victims killed in Saturday’s shooting at Brown University has been identified as Ella Cook, a Brown student and a parishioner at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, Alabama. The church’s Rev. Craig Smalley announced Cook’s death in his service on Sunday morning, calling Cook “incredibly grounded and generous and faithful” […]
Deadly attack on Bondi Beach follows rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia : NPR
A mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Australia follows a wave of antisemitic incidents in the country over the last two years. Saeed Khan/AFP hide caption toggle caption Saeed Khan/AFP The deadly shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Australia’s Bondi Beach follows a sharp rise in antisemitic attacks in the country […]