Last surviving pilot from the Battle of Britain, John Hemingway, dies at age 105

An elderly woman was fatally attacked by her pet German Shepherd in Rawatpur, leading to her death. The dog's owner, a mechanical engineer, requested to hand over the dog to the family through the veterinary department of Kanpur Municipal Corporation. The police are investigating the incident, where the woman was bitten all over and declared dead at the hospital. Full Article

In a remarkable turn of events, the injury-hit Illawarra Hawks secured an 80-71 road victory over Melbourne United, forcing a deciding game in the NBL championship series. Despite losing key players Trey Kell and Sam Froling to injuries, Will Hickey stepped up with 22 points to lead the Hawks to victory, supported by Lachie Olbrich and Tyler Harvey. Melbourne's Matthew Dellavedova and Chris Goulding put up a fight, but Illawarra's resilience and determination ultimately prevailed,...

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched fresh attacks on Ukraine just hours after a call with US President Donald Trump, despite a supposed 30-day "energy and infrastructure ceasefire" agreement. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia's strikes on civilian infrastructure, criticizing Putin for rejecting a full ceasefire and calling for continued pressure on Russia. European leaders, including Germany's defence minister and the EU's foreign policy chief, expressed distrust towards Russia, while the UK government positioned itself as...

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least five Palestinians, with the Israeli military targeting a Hamas military location in the north. The attacks were renewed after both sides accused each other of violating a ceasefire, leading to increased tensions and casualties. Israel dropped evacuation leaflets in Gaza, warning residents of "dangerous combat zones" and stating that the onslaught was "just the beginning" as the conflict escalated further. Full Article

Labour minister Torsten Bell defended government benefit cuts by accusing left-wing critics of supporting a failed Tory welfare system that contributes to high unemployment rates. Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell refuted Bell's claims, stating that proposed cuts would harm disabled individuals. Labour MPs, including Clive Lewis and Debbie Abrahams, criticized the government for implementing £5bn in cuts by 2030, potentially impacting millions of disabled individuals negatively. Full Article

Questions are arising in Canada and Europe regarding the strategic value of investing in high-end U.S. weaponry like the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter amid uncertainty about U.S. defense commitments under President Trump. NATO members are reconsidering reliance on U.S.-made systems in favor of European jets, such as the Saab Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon, as a long-term plan to modernize NATO's arsenal gains traction. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the need for interoperability within...