Body of baby found by dog walker in Greater Manchester field

Ukraine has reportedly fired British long-range Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory for the first time, in response to the deployment of North Korean and Russian troops in the Kursk region. Pro-war Russian accounts on Telegram shared videos of missile strikes in the area, with at least 14 explosions heard. This move comes after US president Joe Biden approved the use of American-made ATACMS missiles by Kyiv, following lobbying efforts from Ukrainian officials and concerns...

Republican Senator John Kennedy falsely accused President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of being behind the British government's decision to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, including a key military base. Kennedy described the agreement as a "crisis" and criticized both the UK government and Biden and Harris for supporting it to appease the United Nations, claiming they were giving away the important military base on Diego Garcia. He alleged that the...

Typhoons Kristine and Leon caused extensive damage in the Philippines, impacting 4.2 million individuals, including 1.3 million children, and displacing over 300,000 people. The storms worsened the water and sanitation crisis, leading to concerns about disease outbreaks, with UNICEF providing hygiene and water kits to affected families. Education was disrupted, affecting 20 million children nationwide, prompting UNICEF to provide educational supplies to 14,594 learners and 765 teachers. The Philippines faces ongoing challenges due to climate...

The next two or three months in Ukraine are expected to see a surge in violence, with the ongoing war already being the deadliest in Europe in the past 80 years. Marc Santora, a seasoned reporter covering the conflict with Russia, provides insights into the escalating tensions and reasons behind the grim forecast. The situation in Ukraine remains precarious, with the potential for further bloodshed looming large. Full Article

Rumeysa Gelgi, the world's tallest woman at 215.16cm, and Jyoti Amge, the shortest woman at 62.8cm, met for afternoon tea at The Savoy hotel in London to celebrate the 20th annual Guinness World Records Day. The two women, a Turkish web developer and an Indian actress, shared stories and experiences, bonding over their love for make-up, self-care, and nail care despite their extreme height difference. Ms Gelgi expressed her amazement at meeting Ms Amge, while...

Tanni Grey-Thompson, a disability rights campaigner and member of the House of Lords, has expressed concerns that legalizing assisted dying could lead to families exploiting the law to end the lives of elderly, disabled, or sick relatives through "doctor shopping." Despite claims of stringent safeguards in the proposed legislation by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, Grey-Thompson and former High Court official Sir James Munby argue that the bill's loopholes could result in potential abuse. Health secretary...