SIX flood warnings issued across Greater Manchester amid torrential rainfall on New Year’s Eve

Israel conducted a pre-emptive strike on Iran early on June 13, 2025, targeting nuclear sites in response to concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities. Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a state of emergency in Israel, while the U.S. denied involvement in the strikes, emphasizing Israel's right to self-defense amid rising tensions regarding Iran's potential nuclear weapon development. More Context

More than 1.15 million Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks have been recalled in the US due to fire and explosion risks, following 19 reported incidents, including minor burns and over $60,000 in property damage. Customers should stop using the affected model, contact Anker for a free replacement, and dispose of the devices properly at hazardous waste centers. More Context

During an event to sign legislation blocking California's ban on new gas-powered cars, President Trump discussed his complicated relationship with Elon Musk, noting Musk's recent regret over critical posts about him. Trump highlighted his opposition to electric vehicle mandates and expressed surprise at Musk's endorsement for the 2024 election, while acknowledging their past tensions. More Context

Two young men, Milumo Pedrinho and Kevin Nguyen, both 21, have been convicted of murdering 33-year-old Ervin Baraku at Seven Sisters Underground station in London, where they chased him and attacked him with a zombie knife in front of witnesses. Pedrinho pleaded guilty, while Nguyen was found guilty after a trial, with the court highlighting their intent to commit violence and previous weapon offenses. More Context

On Thursday, Google Cloud, Spotify, and YouTube experienced significant outages, with over 13,000 and 27,000 reports of issues respectively, as noted by Downdetector. Users reported login problems and service crashes across multiple platforms, including Discord and Amazon Web Services, with the cause of the disruptions remaining unknown. More Context

Police in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, have faced violent riots following peaceful protests supporting a teenage girl allegedly sexually assaulted, with rioters targeting homes and businesses thought to belong to immigrants. The unrest reflects rising anti-immigrant sentiment, raising concerns about the motivations behind the violence and the selective outrage regarding sexual assault. More Context