KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Rescue crews in Afghanistan searched Tuesday for survivors and bodies among the rubble of houses destroyed by devastating flash floods that authorities say have killed nearly two dozen people and left more than 100 people missing. The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority said Tuesday that 23 people had died, 80 had…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the ship, while the United States conducted yet another round of airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic as they struggle over control of the key waterway. The 10 consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes haven’t…
Iran’s army said it targeted “three major US bases in Kuwait” with kamikaze drones. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they hit US military targets including air defence systems in Bahrain and Kuwait, state news agency IRNA reported. The Guards said they struck two air defence systems and a radar installation at two different US…
The United States military said late Monday it was carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, intensifying operations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz after another American service member was killed and Tehran launched attacks on US allies Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on social media that…
Jordan said that the air defence system intercepted and downed tonight three missiles coming from Iran. Jordan’s army said on Monday that air defences had downed three Iranian missiles targeting the kingdom, with no injuries or damage reported. “The air defence system intercepted and downed tonight three missiles coming from Iranian territory that entered Jordanian…
July 20 (Reuters) – An attack on a ship leaving Ukraine’s southern port of Odesa on Sunday killed four Indians and left another at hospital in a critical condition, India’s foreign ministry said in a statement late on Monday. Russia hit the Golden Leo – a Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship manned by a crew from India and…
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck southern Iran on Tuesday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles), with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Quake strikes southern Iran The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said the earthquake occurred at a depth…
Andy Arnold faced calls to resign over a disputed tattoo resembling a swastika, which his wife claims was a Buddhist symbol Annaleece Longmore (Local Democracy Reporter) 14:56, 20 Jul 2026Updated 15:10, 20 Jul 2026 (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) A Reform councillor who defended her husband’s tattoo choices has now levelled accusations of anti-semitism against…
LONDON — Andy Burnham officially became British prime minister on Monday — the country’s seventh leader in 10 years — having already been elected as the leader of the country’s Labour Party last week. Burnham, who until recently was serving as the mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeded outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Speaking outside the…
By Alex Baddley – 20 July 2026 Chesterfield Borough Council and its partners are celebrating the lasting impact of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), which has brought £3.793 million of investment into projects supporting communities, businesses and residents across our borough since 2022. Working with organisations from the public, private, business, community and voluntary…