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UN experts level explosive war crimes accusation at US over Trump’s Iran strikes

At least 178 civilians, including women and children, were killed in a devastating US-Israeli strike on a primary school in Iran

I tried the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 – and they include two big changes

A new ‘Health Sensing System’ gives you best-in-class data and finally makes good use of it – but there’s also one controversial change

Who is Robert Kraft? Billionaire stadium owner who axed Macklemore from Sheeran tour

US may have committed two separate war crimes in Iran, UN-backed experts say

WATCH: Duterte to remain in detention tops INQToday’s newscast

MANILA, Philippines – Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: Former President Rodrigo Duterte will remain in detention at the International Criminal Court in The Hague after Trial Chamber III found no change in circumstances that would warrant his release. At the Sandiganbayan, a witness in the plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta told the

Melinda French Gates' $5M grant helps Alabama clinic quadruple in size

Family of ‘Putney pusher’ suspect say he’s innocent and Met police to blame for his death

Nicholas Brandram’s family say he ‘took his own life after months of immense pressure caused by a Metropolitan Police investigation’ after living with the ‘shame, anxiety and humiliation’ of the probe

UN experts flag two US strikes in Iran over possible war crimes: Which ones?

The experts said the findings were reached despite difficulties caused by the ongoing conflict, displacement and an internet shutdown in Iran, as well as limited cooperation from both governments.

S. Korea: Off Jeju’s coast, waves power a test of hydrogen’s future

JEJU CITY, South Korea — After 15 minutes of sailing through rolling waves, the boat approached a lone box-shaped platform standing in the sea off Jeju Island’s west coast. Measuring 32 meters long and 23 meters wide, the concrete structure is anchored in water about 15 meters deep. It is the core of a wave

Check your freezers: Ice cream sold at Walmart and Target part of latest urgent recall

Affected pints were shipped nationwide

Amid govt's proposal for CCTVs at medical stores, 64% of consumers say chemists rarely ask for prescription: Survey

India has proposed amending the Drugs Rules, 1945 as per a gazette notification on 8 September. It aims to curb the unauthorised sale of prescription drugs.

Bank of England holds UK interest rates despite inflation hike

The vote marks the sixth time in a row that the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has kept rates on hold

Trump tells protester ‘she’s going home to mama’ as heckler removed from rally

Donald Trump was interrupted by a heckler during a campaign rally in North Carolina whilst supporting Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley on Wednesday (16 September).

China asks Iran to rein in Houthis; why Beijing has stepped in now

China has asked Iran to influence Yemen's Houthis to de-escalate regional tensions. This appeal follows Saudi Arabia's request for Beijing's assistance with Houthi advances. China depends on secure energy routes and seeks to prevent wider conflict spread. Iran responded that regional stability requires ending the US-Israeli war. Beijing's leverage faces a test as it seeks to secure vital shipping lanes.

Australia mulls first-ever smart glasses ban for certain workplaces

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was important that Australia, which last year became the first place in the world to ban social media for teens, put the ‘right protections in place as technology evolves’

Israeli settlers, some armed, celebrate a new synagogue in the occupied West Bank, in photos

Israeli settlers, some carrying rifles, sang, danced and carried Torah scrolls as they inaugurated a synagogue at the newly revived settlement of Homesh.

Meta set to launch new camera-free smartglasses – here’s why

Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths

South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s forces may have committed war crime in attack on Iranian school, says UN mission

UN mission also accuses Iran of crimes against humanity during its anti-government protest crackdown

Duterte appeared in good shape at ICC hearing, Palace says

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday said former President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to be doing well during his appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday, his first in-person appearance before the tribunal since his arrest 18 months ago. Duterte appeared before Trial Chamber III during the third status conference in his case, where he

Who is Lizzie Borden? The true story of Netflix’s latest Monster series

Human remains found in London woodland belong to mother-of-three who went missing seven years ago

Joanne Sheen had not been seen since December 2019

Officials admit Trump’s triumphal arch will have ‘adverse affects’ on historic sites – but say it should still go ahead

National Park Service instead suggests measure to mitigate the impact of the planned Memorial Circle monument, which is facing opposition from veterans groups

Paris, the ultimate film set

Paris has been a muse for filmmakers for over a century. The French capital has inspired countless scenes on the big screen. A new book brings them all together. Ruby Boukabou, author of 'The Movie Lovers' Guide to Paris', joins us to talk through her movie-themed walking tours in some of the city's most cinematic neighbourhoods.

Temporary housing costs councils £8m every day in new record high

Over £8m a day is being spent on emergency provision, new figures show

DR Congo says Ebola outbreak has passed its peak

More than 3,510 people have died from Ebola in eastern DR Congo since the outbreak was declared four months ago, with Ituri accounting for 78% of confirmed cases. Congolese authorities say the epidemic has now passed its peak, pointing to signs that the outbreak is beginning to slow.

What King Charles said in first speech since ‘unprecedented’ response to Earl Spencer’s book claims

Who was the Russian ‘war hero’ killed in overnight Ukrainian drone attack?

Zimbabwe farmers brace for El Niño by saving water

Some communities in Zimbabwe are adopting water-saving techniques such as aquaponics and rainwater harvesting to protect crops as the country braces for El Niño-driven drought. Sharon Mazingaizo has this report.

Chessington World of Adventures discount codes for September 2026

Save up to 50% on Chessington World of Adventures tickets with the latest verified discount codes, ticket offers and short-break deals, including advance booking discounts, student savings and free entry for children under 90cm

Sweden loses prime minister after opposition wins parliamentary majority

Sweden loses prime minister after opposition wins parliamentary majority Ulf Kristersson has been Sweden's prime minister since 2022, but not anymore.He stepped down after he lost a majority at Riksdag – the country's parliament – by a 3-seat margin to a left-leaning party...

Tigray: 20,000 university students relocated by conflict

Ethiopia's Education Ministry says around 20,000 university students in Tigray will be temporarily relocated to other public campuses after accusing the TPLF of using universities as military bases. The move comes as fighting and drone strikes continue in the northern region, with many students saying the trauma of the 2020-2022 Tigray war is still fresh. Our correspondent Tom Canetti reports from Addis Ababa.

South Park fans are all in agreement after Season 29 premiere episode

Show was recently renamed ‘South America’ in jab at Trump

CoreWeave launches $3 billion convertible debt sale

Mother learns missing son found safe during live news conference

A Florida mother was told that her missing son had been found alive during a live press conference on Monday (14 September).

Senegal farmers turn to fish and rice farming

Some farmers in northern Senegal are combining fish farming with rice cultivation, using an age-old technique that helps fertilise fields, reduce pests and diversify incomes. The climate-smart approach is gaining renewed attention as communities adapt to growing environmental pressures.

Explosions heard and airports closed near Ukraine-Poland border amid Russian drone attack

Serena Williams’ husband wades in to Sydney Sweeney sports ad saga

Trump threatens to withhold disaster funds for North Carolina unless they vote Republican - but he’s ‘only kidding’

In July, Trump reportedly rejected $227 million in disaster-aid requests from four Democratic-led states

Trump’s giant arch will harm historic sites — but officials say build it anyway