Tonight, July 4, Oasis kicked off their long-anticipated reunion tour at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Taking the stage together for the first time since their bitter breakup in 2009, Liam and Noel Gallagher ran through a set of hits and fan-favorites from across their discography, beginning with (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’s “Hello” and … Read more
Rescuers were searching for trapped survivors after the incident in the impoverished Lyari neighbourhood of Karachi. A five-storey building has collapsed in Pakistan, killing at least eight people and injuring nine others, officials said, with rescuers searching through the rubble for more trapped victims. The incident occurred on Friday, shortly after 10am (05:00 GMT) in … Read more
The highly sought-after Spain forward extended his contract with Athletic Bilbao, ending rumours of a move to Barcelona. Athletic Bilbao announced that coveted Spain forward Nico Williams had extended his contract to 2035 with an increased release clause, warding off reported interest from La Liga champions Barcelona. The deal, which extends the contract by eight … Read more
Two female tourists, including a British pensioner, have been killed by a charging elephant while on safari in Zambia, police have told the BBC. Easton Taylor, 68, from the UK and 67-year-old Alison Taylor from New Zealand were attacked by a female elephant that was with a calf at the South Luangwa National Park, said … Read more
An American teenager has been detained on an Antarctic island, creating a major delay in his attempt to fly his small plane to every continent that is being followed online by more than a million people. Chilean authorities stopped Ethan Guo, 19, after he submitted a false flight plan, according to the BBC’s US partner … Read more
China insists it should have a say in the process to select Tibetan spiritual leader. The Dalai Lama has announced that there will be another spiritual leader for Tibetan Buddhists. As the Nobel Peace Prize laureate approaches the age of 90, attention has turned to the sensitive issue of his successor. Each Dalai Lama is … Read more
The US president says he’ll be ‘very firm’ with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Although it’s not clear that Israeli leaders want to end the “Forever War” they launched in the aftermath of the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, the US has enough leverage to force a truce, argues Georgetown University visiting scholar, Khaled … Read more
LUSAKA, Zambia — Two elderly female tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant Thursday while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the U.K. and 67-year-old Alison Jean Taylor from New Zealand — were attacked by … Read more
Donald Trump says his sweeping tax cuts will grow the economy. But, critics say the bill will increase national debt. Dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, President Donald Trump’s signature policy bill would slash taxes, largely benefitting the wealthiest Americans. To pay for it, federal spending would be reduced, including on Medicaid, food stamps … Read more
The European Commission under President Ursula von der Leyen will face a European Parliament no-confidence vote next week. Parliament President Roberta Metsola informed parliamentary group leaders of the development Wednesday evening. European lawmakers will debate the motion on Monday, with a vote scheduled for three days later. Although the vote is largely symbolic, as most … Read more