Zelenskyy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region

Andrew Gwynne has been sacked as a Labour health minister and suspended from the party after offensive WhatsApp messages were revealed, including one where he expressed hope for an elderly voter's death. The messages, posted in a group of Labour MPs and officials, also included offensive remarks about a Jewish person and a desire for a cyclist to die. The Prime Minister and Labour Party have expressed condemnation and are taking swift action to investigate...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut US financial assistance to South Africa, citing disapproval of its land policy and its genocide case against Israel. The US allocated nearly $440 million in assistance to South Africa, prompting criticism from South Africa's foreign ministry and plans for resettling white South African farmers as refugees in the US. White House officials mentioned South Africa's land ownership disparities, ties with Iran, and accusations against Israel as...

Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked for alleged "antisemitic" and "racist" comments made in a WhatsApp group, including remarks about a pensioner constituent and Labour MP Dianne Abbot, as well as sexist comments about deputy prime minister Angela Rayner. The prime minister is committed to upholding high standards of conduct in public office and has taken action against Mr Gwynne, who has also been suspended from the Labour Party pending investigation into the comments...

The U.S. is home to numerous hidden archaeological sites, with many going unnoticed. Elic Weitzel, an archaeologist at the Smithsonian, highlights various sites like the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, Shiloh Indian Mounds Site in Tennessee, Poverty Point in Louisiana, the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation in Connecticut, Mesa Verde in Colorado, and Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, showcasing the rich history of Native American cultures long before European settlers arrived. These sites offer valuable insights into...

More than 100 Palestinians released into Gaza found their homeland unrecognizable after 15 months of war, with many unsure of their loved ones' fates. In total, 183 Palestinians were freed in exchange for three Israelis as part of a ceasefire agreement. Families reunited amidst the devastation, with emotional scenes of joy and sorrow as returning prisoners grappled with the destruction and uncertainty in their homeland. Full Article

Australia has made an initial payment of $500 million to the U.S. under the AUKUS nuclear submarine pact, demonstrating its commitment as a security partner. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles emphasized that the investment will help enhance the U.S. submarine industrial base and facilitate the transfer of Virginia-class submarines, strengthening cooperation between the two countries. Full Article