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Russian Death Toll Rises in the War

The names of 72,899 Russian soldiers who have been killed in the war against Ukraine have been confirmed by BBC and independent Russian [Mediazona](https://en. zona.

Russian Death Toll Rises in the War

Former Scottish Prime Minister Dies

The former Prime Minister Alex Salmond in Scotland is dead, reports several media outlets. The Prime Minister is the political leader in Scotland and head of government for the Scottish government.

Former Scottish Prime Minister Dies

Greek Super Upset – a Day After the Tragedy

The British-Greek football player George Baldock was found dead in an outdoor pool. A day later, he was honored at Wembley where Greece pulled off a sensational upset and defeated England 2–1.

Greek Super Upset – a Day After the Tragedy

Indian Billionaire Dies – to Receive State Funeral

Indian business giant Ratan Tata has died, 86 years old. He was for several decades the great leader of the Indian giant Tata Group with everything from cars, steel, and tea in the portfolio.

Indian Billionaire Dies – to Receive State Funeral

Destruction after Milton - several dead in tornadoes

Milton swept in over western Florida with winds of up to 56 meters per second. The storm left death and devastation in its wake.

Destruction after Milton - several dead in tornadoes

Tiktok sued in the USA - harms young people's health

13 American states have sued Tiktok. The reason: The social media giant contributes to damaging the mental health of children and young people, reports BBC.

Tiktok sued in the USA - harms young people's health

Serie A player suspended for ten matches for racism

The International Football Association (Fifa) is giving Italian Marco Curto a ten-match ban for racism, according to BBC. It was during a friendly match last summer that Curto, then at Como, made racist comments towards Wolverhampton's Hwang Hee-Chan.

Serie A player suspended for ten matches for racism

This is why Mount Everest is growing

The world's highest mountain is getting even higher. Over the past 89,000 years, Mount Everest has risen in height by between 15 and 50 meters more than expected, a new study shows.

This is why Mount Everest is growing

Grant on the new Bridget Jones film: "Sad"

Both Hugh Grant and Renée Zellweger are starring in the new "Bridget Jones: Mad about the boy" which premieres on Valentine's Day, February 14, next year. But the tone of this new fourth film about Bridget Jones differs from the previous ones, says Hugh Grant on "The Graham Norton show" on BBC.

Grant on the new Bridget Jones film: "Sad"

Allegations: Hezbollah's Likely New Leader Untouchable

A Lebanese security source tells the news agency Reuters that the likely new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine is "untouchable" after an Israeli attack on Beirut on Friday. Safieddine (sometimes spelled Safi al-Din) is a cousin of the former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and is believed to take over his role.

Allegations: Hezbollah's Likely New Leader Untouchable

The Owner about ten Hag: "Not where we want to be"

Manchester United's owner Jim Ratcliffe does not want to guarantee that questioned coach Erik ten Hag will stay. That question I do not want to answer, he says to BBC.

The Owner about ten Hag: "Not where we want to be"

The Brits are investing billions in carbon storage

The British government wants to invest 22 billion pounds (nearly 300 billion kronor) in carbon dioxide storage over the next 25 years. .

The Brits are investing billions in carbon storage

Israel: Hezbollah will not be allowed to return

Hezbollah will never be allowed to return and establish themselves in southern Lebanon, so that they can threaten Israelis on the other side of the border. This is stated by the Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi in a speech, and announces continued attacks on Beirut and southern Lebanon.

Israel: Hezbollah will not be allowed to return

Fans furious ahead of historic match: "Exploited"

After 41 years, Aston Villa is back in the top tier of European football. But ahead of the first home match in the Champions League, a conflict has erupted where supporters feel exploited by the club.

Fans furious ahead of historic match: "Exploited"

Ripple effect for the film industry after the strike

In May 2023, screenwriters and actors went on strike in Hollywood. The strike, which lasted for several months, resulted in an agreement on higher compensation and better protection against AI use.

Ripple effect for the film industry after the strike

Coldplay tickets sold for 100,000 kronor

Ten million people competed for 180,000 tickets to Coldplay's three concerts in India next year, reports BBC. The queues were hours long and the website crashed.

Coldplay tickets sold for 100,000 kronor

The Tributes Pour In: "A National Treasure"

An icon with a sharp tongue, great charm, and fantastic humor. The praise for actress Maggie Smith is pouring in.

The Tributes Pour In: "A National Treasure"

Around 60 women accuse al-Fayed of assault

Around 60 women have come forward and are accusing the former Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed of sexual abuse and rape, according to their legal representatives. "The response has simply been enormous… We can confirm that we now represent 60 survivors as part of our claim, and more are coming", they state in a statement.

Around 60 women accuse al-Fayed of assault

Ten dead in Israeli attack in Gaza

An Israeli air raid on a school in Gaza has claimed at least eleven lives, according to several media outlets and Gaza's health department. The attack was carried out in the Jabalia refugee camp, according to the health department, which is controlled by the terrorist-stamped Hamas.

Ten dead in Israeli attack in Gaza

Prosecutor rejected earlier evidence against al-Fayed

A British prosecution authority says that it twice previously during the 2000s received evidence against the now discredited former Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed. .

Prosecutor rejected earlier evidence against al-Fayed

More Assault Allegations Against Harrods Billionaire

The abuse scandal surrounding the late billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed is growing. More women are coming forward since BBC published a documentary last week, accusing the former Harrods owner of multiple cases of abuse.

More Assault Allegations Against Harrods Billionaire

Sandberg missed out as United got off to a flying start

An injured Anna Sandberg will have to wait for her debut in Super League. But from the sidelines, she got to see her Manchester United get a flying start to the football season: 3–0 against West Ham.

Sandberg missed out as United got off to a flying start

Russian Death Toll Rises – Many Were Volunteers

At least 70,000 soldiers have fallen on the Russian side in the war against Ukraine. In Moscow, no death toll is reported, but the British BBC and the independent Russian Mediazona scrutinize open sources to identify each individual soldier killed in the war.

Russian Death Toll Rises – Many Were Volunteers

The Village is Haunted by Rapes: "It Could be Anyone"

In the midst of a southern French idyll, Gisèle Pélicot lived a nightmare. The men who were invited to rape her were almost all from the area – and now little Mazan is being torn apart by mistrust.

The Village is Haunted by Rapes: "It Could be Anyone"