Syrian security forces are alleged to have killed hundreds of civilians belonging to the Alawite minority group in continuing violence along the country’s coast, according to a war monitoring group. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said some 745 civilians had been killed in around 30 “massacres” targeting Alawites on Friday and Saturday. … Read more
Zoya Mateen BBC News, Delhi Instagram/Yo Yo Honey Singh Once one of India’s biggest rappers, Yo Yo Honey Singh has returned to music after seven years About 15 years ago, an Indian rapper of humble origins broke onto the country’s then-infertile hip-hop music scene and transformed it forever. He teased, cajoled and vexed his listeners, … Read more
Yasmin Rufo Culture reporter Getty Images Charli XCX told viewers that ITV had complained about her outfit at the Brit Awards Six months ago, a viral TikTok trend made us obsessed with being very demure and very mindful – but now, modesty has taken a back seat among celebrities who have made see-through outfits all … Read more
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a Louisiana college student who collapsed after being repeatedly punched in the chest during a hazing ritual, police said. Officials said Caleb McCray, 23, a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, allegedly punched Caleb Wilson multiple times during the off-campus initiation ceremony. He … Read more
A multibillion dollar dispute between the Environmental Protection Agency and several nonprofit organizations escalated on Saturday when one group sued the E.P.A. and Citibank, seeking access to a grant it had received during the Biden administration but has been frozen under President Trump. Climate United, a nonprofit organization, claimed that the E.P.A. and Citibank have … Read more
Two women were gang-raped and a man was killed in an attack near a popular Unesco World Heritage site in southern India, according to police. The two women – an Israeli tourist and an Indian homestay operator – were stargazing with three male tourists near a lake in Hampi, Karnataka, when they were attacked by … Read more
Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia and bronchitis for more than three weeks, has shown a “good response” to treatment, the Vatican has said. “The clinical condition of the Holy Father in recent days has remained stable and, consequently, indicates a good response to the treatment,” the Vatican said. “There is therefore a gradual, … Read more
Rachel Looker BBC News, Washington Getty Images Betsy Arakawa, wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, died from a respiratory illness linked to hantavirus, a rare disease transmitted by infected rodents, officials have confirmed. Health experts warn that hantavirus can cause flu-like symptoms after exposure to rodent droppings, and in severe cases, it may develop into … Read more
Reuters Russian missiles destroyed residential buildings in Dobropillya in Donetsk region At least 25 people have died in Ukraine in the latest wave of Russian strikes, Ukrainian officials say, as the conflict shows no sign of easing. One attack on Donetsk Region killed least 11 people and wounded 40, including six children, local officials said … Read more
The head of Myanmar’s military government has said the country will hold a national election in December 2025 or January 2026. General Min Aung Hlaing said the elections would be “free and fair” – adding that 53 political parties had already submitted their lists to participate. It would be the first vote since his military … Read more