WorldHuman Rights Watch accuses Israel of acts of genocide in Gaza over water accessDecember 19, 2024 by December 19, 2024054 Israel rejects as a lie the rights group’s claim that it is blocking access to water critical for survival....
WorldGisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband jailed for 20 years in mass rape trialDecember 19, 2024 by December 19, 2024049 The convictions bring to an end France’s largest ever rape trial, which has shocked the country and world....
PoliticsChagos deal remains on track, says UK ministerDecember 19, 2024 by December 19, 2024054 The Conservatives say it compromises UK security, while Nigel Farage says it has caused “deep disquiet” in Donald Trump’s team....
WorldChildren killed in crush at Nigerian funfairDecember 19, 2024 by December 19, 2024048 The widely advertised event saw large numbers of children show up, leading to a deadly crush....
World44 dead in traffic accidents in Southeastern AfghanistanDecember 19, 2024 by December 19, 2024056 Forty four people were killed and more than 70 others were injured in two accidents that occurred in southeastern Afghanistan.The head of the Afghan Information...
WorldSyria not a threat to world, rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa tells BBCDecember 19, 2024 by December 19, 2024044 In an interview with Jeremy Bowen, the leader of the rebel group HTS says sanctions on Syria should be lifted....
WorldGoogle Street View image helps police unlock murder caseDecember 19, 2024 by December 19, 2024048 The image on the app shows a man putting a large plastic bag into the boot of his car....
BusinessStocks slide as US central bank signals slower pace of rate cutsDecember 19, 2024 by December 19, 2024055 The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns....
TechnologyTrump meets TikTok CEO as ban deadline loomsDecember 19, 2024 by December 19, 2024057 The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025....
PoliticsEnglish councils to get £700m top-up next yearDecember 19, 2024 by December 19, 2024056 Labour says the boost will help repair council finances, but a row looms over future funding changes....