Author: Truth Times News Desk

A banner reading “destroy Israel” was unfurled among the crowds at the Chupinazo, the rocket-launch ceremony that opens Pamplona’s San Fermín festival, in what local media describe as a recurring feature of the annual 6 July celebration. Pamplona’s San Fermín festival got underway on Monday with its traditional Chupinazo ceremony, but the celebrations were again accompanied by political banners in the crowd, including one reading “destroy Israel.” According to Spanish outlet OKDiario, groups linked to the Basque nationalist left used the dense crowd gathered in the Plaza Consistorial to display large banners and flags with political messages as the rocket-launch…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted the governing body’s disciplinary bodies remain independent, after confirming he took a call from Donald Trump shortly before Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban was suspended, in a decision UEFA has branded “unprecedented” and Belgium has formally challenged. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has moved to defend the governing body’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban, confirming he received a phone call from US President Donald Trump on the matter but insisting the ruling itself was made independently. “I regularly discuss matters related to the FIFA World Cup with the President of the United States, and…

The Princess of Wales marked her first visit to Evelina London Children’s Hospital since December 2023 by touring plans for a new £100million children’s cancer centre, days after re-wearing a £2,790 dress from her 2019 Wimbledon appearance for the occasion. The Princess of Wales returned to Evelina London Children’s Hospital for the first time since December 2023, in a visit that doubled as a highlight of the hospital’s £100million fundraising campaign for a new state-of-the-art children’s facility. Kate, who has served as the hospital’s patron since 2018, was welcomed by chief executive Gubby Ayida before spending time with children and…

Manchester United’s £38million deal to sign Ederson from Atalanta remains on course despite a short delay, with the club opting for a second, more thorough medical examination in the UK before completing what would be Michael Carrick’s first signing as permanent manager. Manchester United’s move to sign Ederson from Atalanta is progressing towards completion, though the transfer has been pushed back slightly after the club decided to carry out a second, more detailed medical examination in the UK. The 26-year-old midfielder had already undergone an initial medical assessment while with Brazil at the World Cup, but United want the additional…

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Italy failed a domestic abuse victim after a prosecutor dismissed her rape allegations as ordinary male behaviour, awarding compensation and finding the state breached its obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Italy to pay compensation to Audrey Ubeda, a French citizen whose allegations of repeated rape by her former partner were dismissed by a prosecutor who described such behaviour as “normal” for men facing resistance from “tired” women. Judges ruled that the remarks reflected sexist stereotypes and downplayed gender-based violence, compounding…

A fire that broke out at a food storage plant near Palma de Mallorca Airport has spread to nearby vehicles and fuel tankers, prompting a pre-alert at the airport and forcing residents in the area to stay indoors as flights continue to run despite delays. A large fire has broken out near Palma de Mallorca Airport, sending thick black smoke billowing over the runway and prompting officials to place the airport on “pre-alert” amid fears the blaze could spread closer to its infrastructure. The fire is believed to have started inside a lorry at the Mercapalma food storage plant before…

Sir Keir Starmer has led tributes across Westminster to Sir George Howarth, the veteran Labour MP and former minister who represented Knowsley for almost 38 years before standing down in 2024, after his death at the age of 77. Sir George Howarth, the Labour stalwart who represented Merseyside constituencies for almost four decades, has died aged 77, prompting tributes from across Parliament. Sir Keir Starmer praised what he called “a lifetime of public service,” saying: “George served his party, his country, and the people of Knowsley with distinction. My thoughts and those of the entire Labour movement are with his…

Amber heat-health alerts have been issued across the Midlands and eastern and southern England as forecasters warn temperatures could stay above 30C for up to ten consecutive days, marking what would become the UK’s third official heatwave of 2026. The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber heat-health alerts for the Midlands, eastern England and southern England, running from 09:00 BST on 8 July to 21:00 BST on 12 July, as forecasters warn the current hot spell could see temperatures exceed 30C somewhere in the country for up to ten consecutive days. Yellow alerts remain in place across northern England…

Thailand’s Phuket tops a global list of the world’s most overcrowded holiday destinations, with a ratio of 118 visitors for every local resident, as popular spots from Venice to Rhodes grapple with the pressures of mass tourism. Phuket has been named the world’s most overcrowded tourist destination, with 118 visitors recorded for every local resident, according to research published by MoneyTransfers.com. The Thai island, known for beaches such as Kata and Karon that rank among the best in the world, welcomes almost 10 million international visitors a year, cementing its status as one of Asia’s busiest holiday hotspots. Thailand dominates…

China fired a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific on Monday, drawing criticism from Australia, New Zealand and Japan just hours after Beijing gave notice of the test, and on the same day Australia signed a new defence pact with Fiji. China carried out a long-range ballistic missile test in the South Pacific on Monday, launching from a nuclear-powered submarine in a move that drew swift criticism from Australia, New Zealand and Japan. State news agency Xinhua said the launch took place at 12.01pm local time, using a dummy warhead as part of what Beijing…