In rare move, heads of CIA, MI6 issue joint call for ceasefire in Gaza September 06, 2024 at 11:40PM

CIA Director William Burns and MI6 Chief Richard Moore have called for a ceasefire in Gaza to de-escalate the Israel-Hamas conflict. They emphasised their intelligence efforts to broker peace and end civilian suffering. The chiefs also discussed global threats from Russia, China, and terrorism while praising Ukraine's resilience against Russian aggression.

Michael Anthony Guider, convicted pedophile who killed schoolgirl Samantha Knight, dies in custody September 07, 2024 at 12:06AM

Michael Anthony Guider, a convicted pedophile who murdered nine-year-old Samantha Knight and abused more than a dozen children, died in custody at age 73. Initially sentenced to 17 years, he was released in 2019 but re-arrested in 2022 for violating supervision conditions. Samantha's mother expressed anger over his release.

Russian army captures village in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region September 07, 2024 at 12:04AM

Russian forces have taken control of Kalynove village in Ukraine's Donetsk region, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. This marks a significant advance in their offensive. In another incident, artillery shelling in Kostyantynivka killed three people and injured three others, causing damage to multiple buildings as the frontline approaches.

Watch: Ukraine deploys 'dragon drones' that drop molten metal on Russian forces September 06, 2024 at 11:38PM

Ukraine has introduced 'dragon drones' that deploy thermite against Russian forces. Thermite burns at temperatures up to 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit and can incinerate almost anything. Historically used in both World Wars, this weapon raises issues regarding international humanitarian law due to its destructive capacity and potential for causing extensive environmental damage.