“Essentially, people have left everything in the north – their houses, their businesses, their lives. They’ve come to the south where they are struggling to find shelter, food is scarce, many people are having to drink unpotable water, so the situation in the south is dire.”
Mohammed Yaseen was pictured visiting a Co-op store near his bail hostel despite his terrorist past An Islamic terrorist who belonged to Al-Qaeda and later Isis has been spotted shopping at King Charles’ local Co-op. Mohammed Yaseen was free to walk the streets near Windsor Castle after he was allowed to stay in Britain on
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s top security body said Sunday it has agreed to support close ally Saudi Arabia in the major escalation of fighting between the kingdom and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which has marked the latest front in the Iran war. Saudi Arabia has been pressing allies for military assistance. The Houthis have
US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed “immigration of people” for the widespread unrest in France as violent protests broke out in Paris, Nice, Marseille and other cities over rising inflation. “Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late,” the US President said on Truth Social. (File Photo/Reuter) The US president’s comment
A spectacular swimming pool stretching across the deck on an 80-metre luxury vessel, complete with waterslides at one end, has emerged as a striking symbol of the privileged lifestyle enjoyed by North Korea’s elite. Kim Jong Un oversees the missile test on TV, accompanied by his daughter, Ju Ae, (AP/PTI) According to the BBC, satellite
These days, it’s easy to succumb to hopelessness. Whether you’re thinking about the climate crisis, the prospect of AI apocalypse, war or political turmoil, the list of challenges facing humanity can seem insurmountable. It certainly feels unprecedented, and much of it may be. The sense of impending doom, on the other hand, is nothing new.
18 Oct 2026, 10:10Updated: 3h ago The former convicted terrorist previously entered the UK with a false name. 18 Oct 2026, 10:10 | Updated: 3h ago Enjoy your favourite LBC shows with ad-free Catch Up, weekly competition entries and an exclusive newsletter. Subscribe to LBC Catch Up Plus from £4.99 a month Mohammed Yaseen. Picture:
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Colombia’s National Museum on Saturday to protest an order by the country’s new right-wing president to remove works related to feminism, the LGBTQ community, the country’s peace process and other topics. Protesters accuse Colombia govt of erasing history at National Museum Dozens of pieces were taken down from the walls
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Saturday that Russian occupying forces were turning the Ukrainian town of Oleshky into a “death trap” gripped by starvation, and urged international organisations to help evacuate its residents. The Kremlin acknowledged in September that Oleshky had critical problems with food and medical supplies. (34th Separate Marine Brigade “Borysfen”/Handout
The historic Town Hall in Limoges collapsed after a massive fire engulfed the historic building amid a wave of protests in Paris and other French cities on Saturday, as huge crowds agitated against rising living costs. Witnesses said a group of masked protesters first set a police car on fire outside the town hall before
Former White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was grilled by Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday during his primetime show when he asked her questions about her legal credentials after scrutiny arose regarding her classification of herself as an attorney. Zacharia struggled to answer the questions and defend herself. “You took the bar exam
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday blasted the “unfortunate” decision to hold back new sanctions on Russia after the country released still more devastating attacks on his country’s energy infrastructure. He posted on X about the “unrelenting pace” of Moscow’s attacks, just hours after President Trump issued a surprise order from Mar-a-Lago to pause sanctions
Oct 17 (Reuters) – Ukraine on Saturday rejected Russia’s claim to have captured more than 1,800 square km (695 square miles) of territory and nearly 100 settlements, including the eastern town of Dobropillia, since September 1. On Friday, the chief of Russia’s General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, told President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces had captured 92
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in defense of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of restrictions targeting the Russian economy. The White House decision has further raised fears that Ukraine could be left exposed
Five Saudi Arabian nationals were executed by the country after being convicted in “terror-related offences”, news agency Reuters reported on Saturday. Those executed were accused of joining a foreign organisation designated as terrorist, attacking security forces and supporting attacks inside Saudi Arabia. Buildings near King Fahad Highway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (REUTERS) More details on
In an ironic twist, Pakistan, which is awaiting approval for a $1.2 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is reportedly set to chair the boards of governors of both the IMF and the World Bank Group (WBG) in 2027. Pakistan to head the Boards of Governors of the IMF and the World Bank
Several US lawmakers and politicians have accused President Donald Trump of “surrendering” to Russian President Vladimir Putin after he signed an executive order waiving sweeping sanctions and tariffs aimed at Russia’s energy revenues. The US President had signed the legislation only last month. In the image (L to R): Senator Richard Blumenthal, Donald Trump and
US President Donald Trump made a joke about the popularity of the name Mohammad in the Muslim world as he mocked Iran’s presidency during a campaign speech on Friday. Trump made the comment as he was discussing Iran during a rally in a hangar at Dalton Municipal Airport in Georgia. (AP) “You know, if you’re
A supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday. The IRGC said the vessel was attempting to cross the strategic waterway illegally using a route “not authorised by Tehran”. (Screengrab/X via
Any limit to Ukraine’s access to the Starshield system was not imposed by the United States, Trump added US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he did not think either he or Elon Musk was responsible for Ukraine losing Starlink access in a way that affected its military operations against Russia. The reduction in
Dharamshala: China’s reach is growing, and the world is turning more turbulent, but the Tibetan cause isn’t going anywhere. That’s the Dalai Lama’s message, delivered in an interaction with NDTV. “The Tibetan issue will remain alive as the culture and religion are deeply rooted,” the Dalai Lama, 91, said when asked what still gives him