Mahmoud Shurrab’s aim had always been to spread happiness. His social media pages had long been popular in Gaza – he was known for his witty posts, his comedic skits about daily life, and his acting, appearing in local productions. “I adore creativity, whatever it is, and whatever it will be,” was pinned to the […]
A painting by Rigoberto Gonzalez, titled Refugees Crossing the Border Wall into South Texas, was singled out by the White House in a list of artworks and exhibitions it found objectionable. Rigoberto A. González hide caption toggle caption Rigoberto A. González The official White House newsletter has posted an article titled “President Trump Is Right […]
Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Media Trapped in underground rocks, a potential energy resource has eluded generations of British politicians. It’s called shale gas and the method of getting it out of the ground, known as fracking, has proved politically difficult. Fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, has been banned many times by different prime ministers […]
Steven McKenzie BBC Scotland News Chris Strong Katie Bastion-Strong, who died in a crash on the A9 in 2022, pictured with her husband Chris and their daughters A dream trip to Scotland ended in tragedy for Chris Strong’s family. His wife Katie had travelled from the US to the Highlands with her brother and their […]
Mitchell Labiak Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images All UK airports should stop charging blue badge holders for being dropped off close to terminals, a disability charity has said. Several people with blue badges got in touch with the BBC following news that more than half of the busiest airports had raised the so-called “kiss-and-fly” […]
BBC Belfast Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly says the festival is about “bringing communities together” Large crowds have gathered to celebrate Mela Day at Botanic Gardens in Belfast, which its organiser says is “more important than ever”. The event marks the end of the nine day festival which is an annual celebration of global cultures. Mela […]
California Democratic lawmakers are in Sacramento advancing a plan to overhaul the state’s congressional map to counter a move in Texas that Trump is driving to get an edge in the 2026 midterms. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: The national fight over redistricting is escalating, and lawmakers in Texas and California are back to work in their […]
The US President says a review of the national museums will be similar to those he has ordered for universities. United States President Donald Trump has said the nation’s Smithsonian museums only discuss “horrible” topics, including “how bad Slavery was”, as his administration continues a review into the institution’s exhibits for their “Americanism”. In a […]
Son of a legendary former world champion boxer, Julio Cesar Chavez is deported by the US, facing charges of arms trafficking and organised crime in Mexico. Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr has been detained in Mexico after being deported by the United States to face drug trafficking-related charges, Mexican authorities said. Chavez, the […]
Reuters Hostages’ families and their supporters want the Israeli government to agree a deal to end the war and bring them all home Arab mediators are awaiting a formal response from Israel after Hamas said it had accepted a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The plan was presented by Qatar […]