Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, featured in the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," was shot and killed in a clash with Israeli settlers near Umm al-Khair in the West Bank. Israeli settler Yinon Levi, previously sanctioned by the US, allegedly fired upon Palestinians, claiming self-defense. Hathaleen, 31, died of...
UnitedHealth Group's 2025 outlook missed Wall Street's expectations due to higher medical costs, causing a stock drop of over 3%. The company projects adjusted earnings of at least $16 per share and revenue between $445.5 billion and $448 billion, lower than analyst predictions. Increased medical care ratios, particularly...
Torrential rains and floods in northern China have caused at least 30 deaths in Beijing and surrounding areas, with over 80,000 evacuated. Heavy rainfall submerged roads and homes, prompting President Xi Jinping to order "all-out" rescue efforts and the allocation of $28 million for recovery. The floods follow...
Four people, including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, were killed in a shooting at a New York City skyscraper. Islam, a father of two expecting a third child, died while providing security. The suspected gunman, Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old with a history of mental health issues, died by suicide....
Stellantis, the auto giant behind Jeep, Dodge, and others, reported a €2.3 billion net loss for the first half of 2025, contrasting with a €5.6 billion profit in the same period of 2024. The loss, attributed partly to tariff impacts (€1.5 billion total), was flagged last week. Despite...
Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian areas, including a prison and medical facilities, killed at least 22 people. Glide bombs and missiles struck Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro regions, causing significant damage and casualties. President Zelenskyy condemned the deliberate strikes, while President Trump threatened further sanctions against Russia unless it ends...
A Russian airstrike on a prison in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine, killed 17 convicts and injured over 80 others on July 28. The attack, using FAB bombs, damaged prison buildings and nearby houses. Ukrainian authorities reported the perimeter remained intact, preventing escapes. The ombudsman condemned the strike as a...
Barclays exceeded second-quarter profit expectations, reporting £2.5 billion pre-tax profit driven by strong investment banking revenues boosted by market volatility. A £1 billion share buyback was announced. Return on tangible equity reached 13.2%, and earnings per share increased to 11.7p. CEO Venkatakrishnan affirmed the bank's progress toward...
Netflix's upcoming six-part limited series adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" has announced its full cast. Leading the ensemble are Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy, and Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet. The supporting cast includes notable actors such as Rufus Sewell as...
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 receives rave reviews, marking a significant leap from its predecessors. Its thinner, lighter design, improved 6.5-inch cover and 8.0-inch main screens, and impressive 200-megapixel camera are highlighted. While the AI features remain a point of contention and the S Pen is absent, the overall user...
