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The report claimed that Trump and White House aides have confided to allies that the president is weighing to remove Patel from the top post and considering top FBI official TRUMP FBI KASH PATELLeavitt said Trump and Patel were in a meeting when the report came out and that the president reacted to it by...

Hong Kong fire: At least four killed as major fire engulfs apartment blocks – BBC News”

Five others were injured, three of them critically, in the fire at Wang Fuk Court in the northern district of Tai Po, the Fire Services Department said. Hong Kong fire: At least four killed as major fire engulfs apartment blocks – BBC News” Five others were injured, three of them critically, in the fire at...

It was billed as the battle of the two teenage wonderkids – and for once it was Lamine Yamal who found himself overshadowed, cast aside from the spotlight-BBC

This was Estevao Willian’s night. With Chelsea already 1-0 up and Barcelona down to 10 men, the 18-year-old produced a truly memorable moment to light up an already raucous Stamford Bridge. Collecting a pass from Reece James, Estevao cut inside, turned Alejandro Balde inside out and then sent a rasping drive into the roof of...

Woman remains critical after being set on fire in a Dublin house.A woman remains in a critical condition in hospital after she was attacked and set on fire at her home in Clondalkin in Dublin yesterday morning.

Woman remains critical after being set on fire in a Dublin house.A woman remains in a critical condition in hospital after she was attacked and set on fire at her home in Clondalkin in Dublin yesterday morning. The attack happened at a house in the Oak Downs estate, which has now been secured. A garda...

“Paris police arrest three for spying and promoting Russian propaganda”

“Paris police arrest three for spying and promoting Russian propaganda” French authorities have arrested three people on suspicion of spying for Russia and acting to promote its war propaganda, as part of a probe into a French-Russian association, prosecutors said Tuesday.The arrests are part of an investigation into SOS Donbass, a French-Russian organization that purports...

Trump sending Witkoff to meet with Putin ‘in hopes of finalizing’ peace plan – ABC News”

Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that there were “only a few remaining points of disagreement” — but European leaders were skeptical, and Russian missiles continued to strike Ukraine. He also expressed hope to meet “soon” with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, “but ONLY when the deal to end this War is FINAL...

Taiwan plans £30bn defence boost to counter China threat

President Lai Ching-te ramps up defence spending to deter potential Chinese invasion Taiwan will introduce a £30-billion supplementary defence budget to defend itself against the rising threat from China. China has been rapidly growing its military capabilities over the past five years, while routinely threatening to bring Taiwan under its control. President Lai Ching-te said...

Once-in-300-years’ rain leaves Thai city flooded and maternity ward stranded

Thai Floods Death Toll at 33, Official Says” World A “once in 300 year” storm has battered southern Thailand, bringing floodwaters more than eight feet high that in one city cut off access to a maternity ward holding 30 newborn babies, staff and officials said. At least 19 people across southern Thailand have died, mainly...

Japan :Fukui governor to step down over sexual harassment

Tatsuji Sugimoto, the governor of Fukui Prefecture in central Japan, said Tuesday he will resign over sexually harassing messages sent to multiple staff. Speaking a month after a sexual harassment complaint by one of his staff came to light, Sugimoto told a press conference that he feels an “extremely heavy responsibility” for his actions, saying...

Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime” Deputies in the Italian parliament have voted unanimously to introduce the crime of femicide –