News for August 23, 2025

One of the five victims was named as Xie Hongzhuo, a 22-year-old student at Columbia University, which said it was “devastated” by the incident.

People love signing petitions to get issues they care about debated by MPs – but some can’t resist having a laugh.

Does it slow down ageing? Or are we being exploited by a multi-billion pound industry?

Bridgerton creator Shonda Rhimes says filming the drama and its spin-off Queen Charlotte in England has prompted her to consider relocating to the UK.

Anastasia, one of the first visitors to North Korea’s new beach resort, tells of strict rules and “immaculate” beaches.

Marian Quinlan was diagnosed with cancer and died less than three months later with no curative or palliative treatment. Her family want answers.

The creator of a new movie about the aftermath of sexual assault says comparisons with stars including Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Michaela Coel are flattering, but “aren’t ultimately helpful”.

The UK uses deprivation of citizenship orders “more than almost any country in the world” – but there are now questions over what it means for those who travelled to Syria.

The definition of “middle class” in Ireland is more subjective than in the UK, where our former overlords have a defined class structure.

New Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford had a home debut to forget, while first-choice stopper Ederson watched on from the bench.

Match of the Day’s Alan Shearer analyses the performance of Arsenal’s new striker Viktor Gyokeres, who scored twice in the Gunners’ 5-0 win over Leeds.

Alan Shearer breaks down how Spurs’ Joao Palhinha, Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur dominated the midfield battle against Manchester City on Saturday.

Commonwealth light welterweight champion Jack Rafferty (26-0-1, 17 KOs) battled to a 12-round majority draw with former → read article Boxing Results: Jack Rafferty and Mark Chamberlain’s Bloody Draw @ Boxing News 24

The skulls and other goods were found in massive burial urns near Keeladi in Tamil Nadu state.

Bayern Munich opened the new Bundesliga season in style while the chasing pack all faltered. But a new broadcast rights deal with content creators threatens to pit the country’s fan culture against a new type of fan.

“She’s described to me how she doesn’t need a toyboy — this isn’t a cougar fantasy.”

Kane Williamson and Steve Smith help London Spirit keep their slim qualification hopes alive with a staggering 47-run victory over Southern Brave, who struggled to chase 187 at Lord’s.

This Caterham Super Seven was manufactured as an S3 example in 2000, and it was sold on BaT in June 2020 before it was acquired by the seller on BaT in December 2020, and over $22k of work under current ownership included resealing the five-speed manual trans…

Pope Leo XIV said he hoped Mauritian authorities would ensure the refugees are able to return home.

U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin a new contract for JAGM and Hellfire missiles, underscoring the enduring role of these missiles in precision strike missions. On Aug. 21,  2025, Lockheed Martin secured a new $720 million contract from the U.S. Army for the co…

A brilliant defensive display helps France to an impressive 24-0 win over Italy in their first Rugby Women’s World Cup match in Pool D at Sandy Park, Exeter.

As it currently takes, on average, more than a year to reach a decision on asylum appeals, the government plans to set up a new independent panel focused on asylum appeals to help reduce the backlog, as first reported by The Sunday Times.

Watch the best of the action from Emirates Stadium as we got our home league campaign underway

One week separates us from now and the Kentucky season opener against Toledo. It’s the first of seven home games inside Kroger Field, a great slate for Wildcats fans. Some fun promotions are heading their way as well but one stands out more than others. Kentu…

Sharon Horgan brings new meaning to the word ‘prolific’. The powerhouse producer-writer-actor is Emmy-nominated for her leading role in Apple TV+ drama series Bad Sisters Season 2, following two nominations last year for the first season of the show she creat…

Tina Fey provided reassurance and counsel to industry professionals at the Edinburgh TV Festival, including the team launching a UK version of Saturday Night Live . In their joint appearance onstage, Graham Norton told Fey he couldn’t see British writers pull…

Nick Faldo isn’t at all happy that the PGA Tour hasn’t moved toward a more global schedule that takes top players around the world.

UK Foreign Office Issues Important Travel Advisory for British Tourists to Turkey with Focus on Water Safety and Health Concernstravelandtourworld.com

War Room guest host Ben Harnwell talked with professor David Betz on Britain’s vulnerability for a potential civil war. The post War Room Guest Host Ben Harnwell with Professor David Betz on Britain’s Vulnerability to Potential Civil War (VIDEO) appeared firs…

Watch twin brothers Craig and Jamie face each other on the final ball of the Hundred match between London Spirit and Southern Brave.

Ellen DeGeneres shares video of wife Portia de Rossi horseback riding through the English countryside after they moved to the UK following President Trump’s 2024 election victory.

Sri Lanka’s jailed former president was rushed to intensive care at a state hospital on Saturday, a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel. Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was remanded in custody on Friday night, was severely dehy…

Sketch group Aunty Donna have spent more than a decade working tirelessly for a seat at Australia’s comedy table. Now they’re pulling chairs up for new creators.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta gives an update on Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka as the pair were forced off injured during Arsenal’s 5-0 victory over Leeds.

The Haunting of Bly Manor does one thing better than The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, making it stand out among Mike Flanagan's series.

New signing Viktor Gyokeres scores twice to help Arsenal thrash Leeds 5-0 in their first home game of the Premier League season – but they lose Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard to injury.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta singles out Max Dowman for praise after the 15-year-old became just the third player to appear in a Premier League game before turning 16, making his debut for the Gunners in their 5-0 win against Leeds United.

Operation “Raise the Colours” has spread the St. George’s Cross and union jack flags across public spaces in the UK, hailed by supporters as patriotism and condemned by critics as extremism.

Coalition government partners refused to back Caspar Veldkamp’s call for punitive measures against the Jewish state over the Gaza conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke admits Arsenal were the “better side” after a crushing 5-0 loss at the Emirates.

Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s surprise rate cut is set to ripple through the US economy, affecting everything from 401(k)s to mortgages. Here’s what the move could mean for ordinary Americans.

Burnley’s beat fellow promoted side Sunderland 2-0 to secure their first win of the new Premier League season.

Theo Walcott and Jamie Redknapp analyse Max Dowman performance against Leeds in Arsenal’s 5-0 victory as the youngster made an appearance off the bench.

Dr Catherine Conlon has a list of alternative approaches to healthier eating habits, that don’t include weight loss drugs or fast food.

After a blistering set at Glastonbury, Amyl & The Sniffers will hit the Reading and Leeds festivals this weekend – here’s how you can catch the action

In recent years, several countries have introduced carbon taxes as a way of making consumers change their habits to support a green transition. However, it remains unclear whether carbon taxation and rebates can have a lasting impact on the reduction of green…

A deflected Marcus Tavernier strike earns Bournemouth their first win of the season at Vitality Stadium as Wolves suffer back-to-back losses.

Joao Palhinha scores his first goal since joining Tottenham as they beat Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad to make it two wins from two under new boss Thomas Frank.

Dango Ouattara scores on his Brentford debut to help the Bees secure their first win of the Premier League season with a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa at Gtech Community Stadium.

Highlights from the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Leeds.

Julia Schell scores an astonishing six tries in a player-of-the-match performance, as Canada seal a resounding 65-7 win against Fiji in their opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup at the LNER Community Stadium.

According to the Met Office, the weather will get gradually better over the long weekend, with Sunday being a bit warmer than Saturday but both days seeing a mix of cloud and sunshine.

Julia Schell scores an astonishing six tries in the second half as Canada thrash Fiji 65-7 in their opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup at the LNER Community Stadium.

Milan director Igli Tare confirms they have not yet made ‘a final decision’ on whether to sign Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen after a series of medical tests.

In some ways, this Welsh town is idyllic. But its 750 residents face an uncertain future and are even being branded the United Kingdom’s first climate refugees.

Sending a package to the US just got a lot more complicated, as postal services across Europe and India suspend shipments in response to new import tariffs and a lack of clear guidance on customs rules. Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Italy have already suspend…

▼ Summary – INTERPOL-led Operation Serengeti 2.0 resulted in the arrest of 1,209 cybercriminals across Africa between June and August 2025.- Authorities seized $97.4 million and dismantled 11,432 mali

The British authorities have reportedly demanded that Beijing explain “greyed out” areas in the layout of the massive compound Read Full Article at RT.com

Rachel Malcolm praises the togetherness shown by her team as Scotland open their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign with a massive 38-8 win over rivals Wales.

Coca-Cola is exploring options for Costa Coffee, including a potential sale, with Lazard advising. Acquired in 2018 for over $5 billion, Costa has attracted interest from private equity firms. Initial talks have occurred, and indicative offers are expected in…

The scourge of unchecked mass migration pushed Britons to the limit. The post As Anti-migrant Protests Pick-up Momentum and Mobilize 30 Cities Across Britain, Reform UK’s Nigel Farage Unveils His Plans for Mass Deportation of Illegals With 5 Flights Taking Th…

The Wildcats’ trip to Appalachia wasn’t just to test out the Red River Gorge zip lines. Mark Pope’s Kentucky basketball team is spending the weekend with BBN in Eastern Kentucky. The team made the trek from Powell County down to Hazard, where they got a chanc…

Gian Piero Gasperini makes his Roma debut with Evan Ferguson and Wesley Franca against Ciro Immobile’s Bologna.

Wherever radical Islam meets weak governance and an unarmed minority, the result is always the same: slaughter, rape, and religious cleansing. It cannot be denied anymore.

Scott Parker says his Burnley team deserved their victory against fellow promoted side Sunderland.

Viktor Gyokeres slots in his first goal for Arsenal to put hosts further in command.

Luka Modric is thrown straight into the Milan starting XI for his Serie A debut with Santiago Gimenez and Christian Pulisic against new boys Cremonese.

Sunderland boss Regis le Bris says his side “weren’t strong enough” after losing to Burnley in a battle of two newly-promoted sides at Turf Moor.

Northern Superchargers 16-run victory over table-leaders, Oval Invincibles, boosts their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of The Hundred men’s competition.

Published on August 23, 2025 5:21 PM GMTIntroduction:Artificial Intelligence is advancing rapidly, raising significant concerns about its safe development and deployment. Despite widespread public concern about AI, there is a notable absence of a sustained po…

Keith Andrews is ‘very proud’ of the ‘abundance of character’ his Brentford side showed in their 1-0 win over Aston Villa.

Southern Brave remain unbeaten as they secure their spot in the Women’s Hundred final after an eight-wicket victory over London Spirit at Lord’s.

Wickremesinghe, 76, was taken to the main Magazine Remand prison close to midnight on Friday after the Colombo Fort magistrate’s court remanded him till August 26.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his side dominated against Brentford but lacked focus in the first 20 minutes during their 1-0 defeat in west London.

Nick Clegg, a former UK deputy prime minister, said the California tech hub was full of “herd-like behavior.”

The artsy villages and gilded bays of this part of Fife make for one of Scotland’s finest walking adventures.