Syrian troops in Aleppo backed by warplanes battle a shock offensive by rebels

A driver in a white ute reported a near-miss incident on State Highway 2 in Hawke's Bay when an overtaking van approached dangerously. The van narrowly avoided a collision as the ute braked heavily, with the event captured on the dashcam of the truck being overtaken. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A driver in a white truck got really scared when a fast-moving van almost crashed into him while trying to pass another...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump on July 7, following Trump's suggestion that a ceasefire in Gaza could be possible soon. Amid ongoing violence that has resulted in over 60 deaths in Gaza, Trump prioritizes ending the conflict and securing the return of hostages held by Hamas, while the war has claimed 56,500 lives since its onset. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

Singapore citizens aged 21 and above can claim their SG60 vouchers starting in July 2025, with S$800 available for those aged 60 and above from July 1, and S$600 for younger citizens from July 22. The vouchers can be used at participating heartland merchants, hawkers, and supermarkets, and citizens can claim them digitally via Singpass or with assistance at community centres. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Singapore is giving special vouchers to all...

Childcare worker Joshua Brown faces over 70 charges of child sexual abuse involving eight children aged five months to two years, with alleged offenses occurring between April 2022 and January 2023 at Creative Garden Early Learning Centre in Point Cook, and potentially a second site in Essendon. The Victorian Department of Health is advising affected families, while police encourage anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A childcare...

Households are encouraged to submit meter readings as the energy price cap decreases by 7% on July 1, lowering typical bills by £129 to £1,720 annually. While this marks a £660 drop from early 2023, prices remain £152 higher than last year, with experts urging customers to explore fixed deals that could offer further savings. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Households are encouraged to send in their energy meter readings before July 1,...

An Algerian court is set to rule on a prosecutor's appeal to double Boualem Sansal's prison sentence from five to ten years for comments deemed offensive to Algeria's sovereignty. This case has heightened tensions between Algeria and France, with diplomatic calls for mercy and concerns over Sansal's health amid his ongoing imprisonment and criticism of his support for Israel. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: An Algerian court will decide on Tuesday whether to...