Mohammad Dawood

A drone carrying a Palestinian flag flew over Twickenham during the second half of England’s Six Nations rugby match against Italy. Palestine Action claimed responsibility and said the demonstration targeted the stadium over alleged commercial ties with Israeli defence contractor Elbit Systems. The match continued, with England defeating Italy and improving its position ahead of the tournament’s final round.

Operation Mille targeted large-scale cannabis production linked to organized crime across England and Wales. Police executed 368 warrants, seized 48,328 cannabis plants valued at approximately £48.3 million, confiscated 65 weapons including 14 firearms, and recovered nearly £200,000 in cash. A total of 242 people were arrested, including 19 suspected victims of modern slavery who were allegedly forced to work under debt bondage in hazardous conditions.

London mayor Sadiq Khan called Donald Trump’s approach to Russia-Ukraine peace talks “bonkers,” rejecting Trump’s claim that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s invasion. Khan criticised discussions that excluded Kyiv and warned against rewarding Russia by legitimising its occupation, while highlighting the presence and suffering of Ukrainian refugees in London and praising Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Jimmy Fallon mocked Elon Musk on The Tonight Show for bringing his son, X Æ A-Xii, to an Oval Office press conference where Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding the Department of Government Efficiency’s powers. Fallon joked about Trump’s reaction to the child, who was also seen mimicking Musk’s gestures and wiping his nose on the historic Resolute desk.

Security footage shows a white SUV being struck by a Utah Transit Authority FrontRunner train at a crossing in Layton, Utah, after a rear-end collision pushed the vehicle onto the tracks. The driver tried to reverse but became trapped between the crossing gate and the train’s path, exiting seconds before impact. The transit authority estimated damage at more than $100,000 and urged drivers to remain alert at railway crossings.

At least seven people died in multiple stampedes at India’s Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj after crowds gathered around 4 a.m. for a ritual bath at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers. Witnesses described crowds surging forward and trampling people resting along the riverbanks, while belongings were left scattered as people searched for clothing and bags.

Florence Pugh says she feels considerable pressure playing her role in Marvel’s Thunderbolts because audiences have preconceived ideas about the character. She made the comments at a London screening, ahead of the film’s 2 May 2025 cinema release.

Prince William joked with Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper about his shirt, hair and footwear during a visit to young farmers in Somerset. The visit was intended to raise awareness of mental health care for farmers, and William is expected to appear on Clarkson’s Farm.

Defence Secretary John Healey was challenged over whether national defence should take priority over support for vulnerable people. Chancellor Rachel Reeves was expected to announce an additional £2.2 billion for UK defence over the following year while seeking £5 billion in savings from the benefits bill to meet borrowing targets. Healey described defence as the foundation of a stable, secure economy.

A major fire engulfed three floors of the historic Hotspur Press building near Manchester Oxford Road railway station, which is believed to be Manchester’s oldest mill. The blaze began around 4:30pm on Monday 23 June, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents. More than 100 firefighters, around two dozen fire engines and two aerial units attended to contain the flames.

At least four people died and more than 30 were injured after a bridge collapsed into a swollen river at a tourist site in Pune, India. National Disaster Response Force teams carried out rescue operations from boats and on foot, while at least six critically injured people were hospitalized. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the critical cases.

Security concerns following an attack that killed 26 Hindu tourists and a subsequent India-Pakistan military clash overshadowed the 2025 Kheer Bhawani mela in Tulmullah, Kashmir, reducing attendance. The pilgrimage remains a symbol of religious coexistence, with displaced Kashmiri Pandits attending and local Muslim residents hosting pilgrims.

India and Pakistan have exchanged fire and accusations in border villages near Indian-administered Kashmir, reportedly killing dozens of civilians and driving hundreds of residents from their homes. Homes have been destroyed, hospitals placed on emergency footing and underground bunkers activated. Tensions intensified on 8 May when air-raid sirens sounded across northern Indian cities, raising fears that the confrontation could widen.

Residents in Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir describe fear, shortages, petrol and grocery queues, declining business, and a lack of money as tensions between India and Pakistan intensify. India launched missile strikes at several locations in Pakistan on 7 May, reportedly killing 31 civilians according to Pakistani officials, and said the action was retaliation for a gun attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir that killed 26 people, mostly Hindu tourists. Residents fear that ordinary people will bear the consequences of a wider war.

Blind artist Clarke Reynolds plans to attempt a world-first marathon using AI-powered glasses and remote assistance from volunteers through the Be My Eyes app. He will run the Brighton Marathon for Fight for Sight, aiming to finish the 26.2-mile race in under six hours while challenging stigmas and misconceptions about blindness.

Donald Trump mocked French President Emmanuel Macron, claiming that Macron is treated “extremely badly” by his wife, Brigitte Macron. The comment appeared in a White House video that was briefly shared and then deleted. Trump was recounting a discussion with Macron about military assistance to the Gulf, criticizing France’s reported position that it could help only after the conflict had ended rather than providing immediate support.

More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in Ecuador’s Galápagos archipelago, where the animals disappeared locally in the 19th century. Genetic research supported the breeding program and will guide further releases, with the wider initiative intended to help restore up to 12 endemic species considered locally extinct on the island.

Snoop Dogg is serving as Team USA’s first honorary coach at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The rapper shared a viral video of himself sledging down a snowy Alpine slope in northern Italy, where he briefly lost his balance before stopping safely. The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee appointed him to the volunteer role in December 2025 to support Team USA athletes.

A video shows Charlotte, a tarantula at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, slowly crawling toward the Seattle Seahawks’ logo during an enrichment session, apparently selecting Seattle to win Super Bowl LX. The Seahawks are scheduled to face the New England Patriots on 8 February at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, with Seattle seeking revenge for its 2015 Super Bowl defeat.

Two-year-old Jude Owens became the youngest person to hold two Guinness World Records for snooker trick shots. He completed a snooker double at two years and 261 days, followed weeks later by a pool bank shot at two years and 302 days. His father described the two records as a pinnacle achievement.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Elon Musk joked about Donald Trump’s proposed board of peace by questioning whether “peace” meant “piece,” suggesting a piece of Greenland or Venezuela. The remarks prompted laughter before Musk concluded that all they want is peace. His appearance also covered technology, space and geopolitics.

The U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker USCGC Mackinaw freed the cargo vessel M/V Wilfred Sykes from thick ice on Lake Huron and escorted it toward the Straits of Mackinac. The operation was conducted under Operation Taconite, which keeps vital Great Lakes shipping lanes open during winter.

Masked residents carrying oxygen cylinders protested at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, accusing authorities of ignoring the city’s severe air-pollution crisis. Protesters demanded the right to breathe safe air, while Delhi’s Air Quality Index later exceeded 400 amid slow winds and persistent toxic haze. Activist Amal highlighted the impact on children and linked the pollution to her mother’s asthma.

Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked two Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to vehicles and property before clashing with Israeli soldiers. Israeli police said four settlers were arrested for extremist violence, while the military reported that four Palestinians were wounded. Witnesses said around 60 settlers entered a local dairy company as a delivery truck arrived, taking advantage of an open gate.

Russia’s 1.7-metre humanoid robot AIdol fell face-first seconds after being unveiled at a technology forum in Moscow. Staff covered the stage, while CEO Vladimir Vitukhin attributed the incident to a calibration error in the robot’s balance and motion-control algorithms, describing the failure as part of its real-time learning process.

A powerful explosion near New Delhi’s historic Red Fort and a metro station entrance killed at least eight people and injured 20, according to city police. Emergency vehicles arrived to rescue victims, while federal authorities investigated the unknown cause and several Indian states and key installations were placed on high alert.

Megyn Kelly called the Iran war a “disaster” for the Trump administration during an interview with Piers Morgan. She warned that the conflict is affecting the global economy, particularly fuel prices and airline forecasts, and urged Donald Trump to accept a deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The report also notes that Trump has criticized Kelly and Tucker Carlson for opposing the war.

Jimmy Kimmel joked that Donald Trump and Melania Trump appeared closer than ever because of him, referring to their attempt to hold hands at a White House state dinner attended by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The remark followed Melania Trump’s demand that Kimmel be fired over a previous joke about the couple.

Jon Stewart mocked Donald Trump’s distinctive signature on The Daily Show, joking that it did not resemble Trump’s name and comparing it to a Wi-Fi password and the name Leonard Skynyrd. The remarks circulated online and prompted laughter and debate among viewers.

Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump’s repeated use of two-week deadlines for major decisions, including his handling of Iran. Kimmel compared Trump to a conscientious employee giving two weeks’ notice and used a montage of previous deadlines to portray a pattern of delays and vague commitments.

JD Vance was heckled during a Turning Point USA event in Georgia after saying Pope Leo should be careful when discussing theology. The remarks came amid an escalating dispute between Donald Trump and the pope over the war in Iran, with Trump refusing to apologize for criticizing the pontiff’s opposition to the conflict.

Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo as “very liberal” and said he was “not a big fan” of the pope’s views after Leo commented on the US-Israel war in Iran. Trump rejected any position he believed could tolerate Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon, while the pope warned that a “delusion of omnipotence” was fueling the conflict.

A British-Palestinian surgeon, Ghassan Abu Sittah, described the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Beirut as an “absolute massacre.” He said hospitals were overwhelmed by patients arriving simultaneously, including many dead people and children with severe injuries. The strikes reportedly killed at least 182 people in Lebanon after Israel targeted more than 100 sites in a ten-minute wave of attacks.

A fire broke out early Wednesday at the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park. Around 80 firefighters and 20 vehicles responded, and authorities said the blaze was largely contained to the venue’s fabric roof. No injuries were reported, the building’s interior and Olympic Museum were unaffected, and the cause remained under investigation.

Eighteen-year-old Marwan Khadir was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to threatening and assaulting a chicken shop worker in south London on Christmas Eve. Khadir returned to the takeaway over a missing garlic sauce order, pulled out a realistic imitation firearm and threatened to kill the employee. CCTV helped police identify and arrest him days later.

Donald Trump said he would describe a United States defeat by Belgium at the World Cup as “rigged,” jokingly comparing it to his claim that the 2020 election was rigged. He said both teams should field their strongest players and also intervened to have Folarin Balogun’s red card suspended. The United States subsequently lost 4–1 to Belgium.

After winning the Makerfield by-election and being declared the constituency’s new MP, Andy Burnham thanked election staff, candidates and voters and argued that the result could mark a turning point for Britain. He said politics was not working for many people, pledged to put place before party, represent all constituents and focus on solving problems rather than political point-scoring.

Hundreds of Kate Bush fans in flowing red outfits gathered in Folkestone, Kent, to recreate the choreography from her 1978 hit “Wuthering Heights.” The event, held ahead of Bush’s birthday, is part of The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, a global celebration that began in the UK in 2013.

Donald Trump praised the children and military parade that welcomed him to Beijing during a bilateral summit hosted by Xi Jinping. He called the two-day meeting an exceptional honor and said the children represented a great deal. Trump and Xi were scheduled to tour the Temple of Heaven and attend a state banquet.

During a speech at the Rose Garden Club Dinner, Donald Trump noticed an object in the sky and joked that it might be a drone, adding that drones come in different sizes and can be destructive. He also used profanity while criticizing the condition of the White House when he took office.

Helmet-camera footage from firefighter Kara Nabil shows thick smoke, towering flames and emergency crews battling fast-moving wildfires in France’s Gironde region. Prolonged heat and dry weather have increased fire risks, burning thousands of hectares, while aircraft and emergency services work to prevent the blazes from reaching nearby communities. President Emmanuel Macron has urged officials to remain strong as they tackle what he called unprecedented fires.

John Stones fooled England manager Thomas Tuchel by pretending to have a shoulder injury during celebrations after England’s 3–2 World Cup win over Mexico. He then revealed the prank by dancing with teammates, prompting Tuchel to laugh, and footage of the incident went viral on social media.

John Stones pretended to injure his shoulder before suddenly dancing during England’s celebrations after their 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico, prompting laughter from manager Thomas Tuchel as teammates joined in the viral moment.

Donald Trump praised the children who greeted him during an elaborate welcome in Beijing ahead of his bilateral summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The reception included a military parade, red carpets and cheering crowds outside the Great Hall of the People. Trump also complimented China’s military display and was scheduled to visit the Temple of Heaven and attend a state banquet during the two-day summit.

Jimmy Kimmel mocked JD Vance’s explanation that Donald Trump removed a controversial AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus because people failed to understand the joke. Vance made the defense during an interview with Bret Baier on Fox News, while Kimmel highlighted the shifting explanations for the image and the backlash it generated.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir dispute during the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Referring to the India-Pakistan escalation in April 2025, he welcomed the ceasefire and urged continued dialogue. Erdoğan said the dispute should be settled in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.

At least 16 people died and 23 were injured when Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular derailed and crashed into a building on 3 September. Emergency workers rescued people from the wreckage, while authorities said some victims were foreign nationals but did not identify them. Portugal prepared for national mourning, and President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas called for condolences and a rapid investigation into the cause of the accident.

Pakistani artillery shelling in and around Poonch killed 12-year-old twins Zain and Zoya and other civilians, damaged homes and religious and educational sites, and forced residents to flee without what witnesses described as adequate warnings or government support. The shelling followed Indian missile strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, which New Delhi said targeted militant camps after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. India and Pakistan have issued competing casualty figures and accusations, while further drone attacks, retaliatory threats and suspended flights have heightened fears of a broader conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals.

India launched airstrikes inside Pakistan, saying it targeted terrorist camps in response to a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Pakistan called the strikes an act of war, said it had shot down Indian aircraft and vowed to retaliate. The strikes reportedly killed 31 people, including women and children, and marked a major escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Flight cancellations and diversions spread across Asia, the Middle East and Europe as airlines avoided Pakistani airspace, while international actors urged de-escalation and dialogue.

India launched nine missile strikes on sites in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Pakistan’s Punjab province, saying it was targeting militant facilities after the 22 April Pahalgam attack. Pakistan called the operation an act of war, denied involvement in the massacre and claimed to have shot down Indian aircraft, while reporting civilian deaths and injuries on both sides. The strikes intensified fears of escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors, disrupted air travel across the region and prompted calls for restraint from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

A nine-foot alligator nicknamed Elvis was found resting in the parking lot of Fishhawk Early Learning Preschool in Lithia, Florida, as children arrived on 7 May. A certified trapper assisted Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies in safely capturing and relocating the animal.

India said it carried out precision strikes on nine facilities in Pakistan allegedly linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed after a terrorist attack in Kashmir killed 26 people. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the operation an act of war and warned that Islamabad reserved the right to respond. The Independent reported from the site of a crashed jet in Kashmir, where witnesses described a huge explosion, while India had not confirmed how many aircraft it may have lost.

Industry Minister Sarah Jones declined to rule out another Chinese company taking over British Steel, saying she would not comment on options that were not formally under consideration. The UK government has secured raw materials shipped from the United States, enough to keep the furnaces at the Jingye-owned Scunthorpe plant operating for several weeks while ministers seek a long-term future for the site amid concerns about its viability.

Colossal Biosciences says it has revived the extinct dire wolf through cloning and gene-editing techniques based on two ancient DNA samples. The Texas-based company introduced three puppies—Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi—and released footage it says captures the animals howling for the first time in more than 10,000 years.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warned that the UK is entering a difficult period as it awaits Donald Trump’s planned announcement of sweeping tariffs on countries he believes treat the United States unfairly. She said the UK government is concentrating on continued negotiations with its US counterparts.

A major fire at an electricity substation in Hayes, west London, forced Heathrow Airport to close and caused widespread disruption, with more than 1,350 flights delayed, cancelled or diverted. At least 150 people were evacuated, hundreds of homes lost power, and more than 70 firefighters using 10 fire engines tackled the blaze. Heathrow was expected to remain closed until midnight on 21 March, while British Airways advised passengers not to travel to the airport until further notice.

Video footage shows Nicholas Prosper giving an emotionless, largely “no comment” police interview after murdering his mother, Juliana Falcon, and younger siblings Giselle and Kyle in Luton in September 2024. Prosper, who had planned a high-profile school shooting, pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on 19 March to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 49 years. Justice Bobbie Cheema-Grubb described him as highly dangerous but declined to impose a whole-life order because of his age and guilty plea.

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza, including Khan Younis, in the early hours of 18 March, reportedly killing at least 330 Palestinians in the deadliest wave of attacks since the January ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes after efforts to extend the ceasefire failed. Israel’s military said the offensive would continue and expand beyond airstrikes, while Hamas official Izzat al-Rishq condemned the decision and said it endangered Israeli captives.

A survivor, Noor Muhammad, describes being forced off a passenger train and ordered to lie down or face being shot after the Baloch Liberation Army hijacked the service traveling from Quetta to Peshawar in southwestern Pakistan. Hundreds of passengers were taken hostage, and authorities said some had been killed. Security forces had rescued 190 of the approximately 450 passengers by Wednesday evening while the standoff continued with militants wearing explosive-laden vests.

Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger urged Donald Trump to resist Vladimir Putin’s maximalist demands, arguing that the US president has more leverage than he realizes. Speaking on ITV’s Peston programme, Younger said Putin’s strategy was to flatter Trump into granting his requests. The comments came amid reports that Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff was preparing for a second visit to Moscow.

Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw defended Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from serving in the U.S. military during a CNN appearance on 27 January. Crenshaw argued that transgender service members who have transitioned would not meet military medical standards and could make deployment more difficult, while CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins challenged why medical professionals were not making those determinations.

Former UK Treasury minister Harriett Baldwin warned that tariffs would harm both the countries imposing them and those subjected to them. Her comments came amid economic and deregulation talks between the UK and US following a phone call between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump.

Larry, the 19-year-old cat known as Number 10’s Chief Mouser, caught a mouse outside Downing Street while Prime Minister Keir Starmer was speaking to reporters on 1 April. The incident drew attention because Larry had previously been nicknamed “Lazy Larry” for rarely catching mice.

Donald Trump suggested before the USA–Belgium World Cup match that a U.S. loss would be “rigged,” comparing it to his false 2020 election claims. He called for both teams to field full-strength squads and joked that he would claim fraud even if Belgium won legitimately. His comments followed his intervention to have Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension overturned.