BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas' top political leader was killed Wednesday by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination that risked escalating into an all-out regional war. Most dangerous was the potential to push Iran and Israel into direct confrontation if Iran retaliates. The strike also killed three women and two children, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. Israel has targeted Hamas figures in Lebanon and Syria during the war, but going after Haniyeh in Iran was vastly more sensitive. One of his bodyguards was killed, Iranian officials said.

Picture: GB News/Youtube screenshotGB News Radio has overtaken Times Radio’s weekly reach for the first time according to the latest RAJAR radio listening figures for Q2 2024. The growth saw it overtake closest rival, News Broadcasting’s Times Radio, which itself launched in June 2020. CloseGB News commercial director Nicole O’Shea said: “These figures underline the strong continued growth of GB News Radio across the United Kingdom. BBC Radio 5 Live saw growth of 6% year-on-year and 10% quarter-on-quarter to a weekly reach of 5.4 million while Talksport was up 9% and 1% respectively to 3.7 million. Possibly due to the football-heavy period, Talksport's breakfast show (weekly reach of 1.33 million) moved above Nick Ferrari on LBC (1.3 million) in our ranking of news/talk-based stations.

Reality Stars Face Court Over Instagram Investment Scheme Group of influencers charged with promoting unauthorised financial products to millions of followersA group of social media influencers, prominently featuring reality TV stars, has made headlines as they face serious allegations related to unauthorized investment promotions. The next court date is set for 2027, an unusually long wait that highlights the complexities often involved in financial regulation cases. Consumers are encouraged to conduct thorough research before engaging with investment opportunities promoted on social media, as the rush to capitalize on trends can lead to significant financial pitfalls. Experts warn that the glamorization of investment products without adequate risk disclosures can lead vulnerable followers to make unwise financial choices. This trial could set a precedent for future regulatory actions against influencers, establishing clearer boundaries around financial promotions and endorsements in the social media landscape.

Kim Yeji and Oh Ye-jin broke Olympic records to finish with silver and gold medals in the women's 10-metre air pistol event at Paris 2024. Kim and Oh are roommates as well as teammates. Kim, who is 12 years older than Oh, likened her compatriot to a 'younger sibling' in a press conference after the event

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The South Korean markswoman Kim Yeji has become the star of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, not just for her sporting prowess but also her devastatingly cool demeanour. Kim won silver at the women’s 10-metre air pistol event, just behind her roommate and compatriot, Oh Ye-jin, who took gold. But while Kim’s Olympic performance has won her new fans, it is a resurfaced video clip taken during a competition in May that has resulted in an outpouring of awe and respect on social media

The cover of the 2 August edition of Guardian Weekly. Illustration: Alex Mellon/Guardian DesignStates with low dependence on fossil fuels, either for energy or as a domestic economic driver, are best placed to lead the green transition. Often, as US climate envoy John Kerry did at last year’s Cop28, they point the finger at classic petrostates such as Saudi Arabia or Russia for not backing faster action to phase out fossil-fuel extraction. But, as a Guardian investigation that provides this week’s cover story reveals, states such as the US, Canada, the UK and Norway could be criticised for hypocrisy. As Oliver Milman explains, for all the talking up of green credentials and touting renewable energy projects, these “other petrostates” are engaged in a frenzy of issuing new oil and gas drilling licences that will bust what’s left of the planet’s emissions budget if we want to keep global heating to the 1.5C Paris agreement level.

PARTLY FALSE: This image is not of a Hezbollah missile attack on Israel in 2024The photo is of an Israeli attack on the village Marwahin in southern Lebanon in December 2023. PesaCheck · Follow Published in PesaCheck · 4 min read · 16 hours ago 16 hours ago -- Listen ShareThis post on Facebook with an image purportedly of Hezbollah’s missile attack on Israel in June 2024 is PARTLY FALSE. The Afaan Oromo post translates to; “Lebanon’s Hezbollah is launching missiles of unknown type at Israel. However, Google reverse image search results established that the image is not of Hezbollah’s missile attack on Israel in June 2024. The image was also published on this website with the caption, “Israeli bombing of the village of Marwahin in southern Lebanon on December 26, 2023 PHOTO AFP / Jalaa MAREY.”PesaCheck has examined a post on Facebook with an image supposedly of Hezbollah’s missile attack on Israel in June 2024, and found it to be PARTLY FALSE.

Black Women Face Challenges As Abortion Access Shrinks A significant number of Black women live under abortion restrictions, impacting health and voting rightsThe landscape of women's reproductive rights in the United States has shifted dramatically since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June 2022. Seventy percent of uninsured Black women and nearly 50% of those on Medicaid inhabit states where abortion access is restricted, thereby exacerbating existing healthcare inequalities. As these discussions unfold, polls reveal that a growing number of Black women are identifying abortion access as their top voting concern in the upcoming 2024 elections. Compounding the situation are the alarming maternal mortality rates in states with abortion restrictions, which disproportionately affect Black women. Dialogue that effectively integrates the voices of Black women, who face unique challenges, may pave the way for more effective advocacy and policy development.

The Xbox 360 digital store is the latest to go offline, following the Wii U and 3DS store shutdown in March. And it is remarkable that the Xbox 360 Marketplace lasted almost 20 years (the console was released in late 2005). The Xbox 360 Marketplace didn’t move the needle all by itself. There’s a strong case to be made that the Xbox 360 Marketplace introduced millions of console players to indie games. In saying goodbye to the Xbox 360 Marketplace, we’re also saying a final goodbye to an era of gaming where even DLC felt new and exciting.

The following research was contributed to by Christine Short, VP of Research at Wall Street Horizon. Sign up for our FREE newsletterand receive our best trading ideas and researchLeave this field empty if you're human:The School Bus Is on the WayIn the here and now, the back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. If you have kiddos going back to the classroom and haven’t checked out all the deals, time is ticking. While home improvement retail is out of the spotlight when it comes to back-to-school trends, it could provide important clues on the overall health of household spending. We are in the middle of the second most important shopping season of the year, and families continue to spend, but signs emerge that value is becoming a higher priority.

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) considered investigating Google parent Alphabet's partnership with AI startup Anthropic. Concerns about competition impacts highlighted this potential probe. With Microsoft's collaborations and Alphabet's other AI deals under scrutiny, public input has been sought until August 13. Anthropic has emphasised its independence, while Google stated its commitment to an open AI ecosystem.

Residents came together to clean-up Southport after a riot took place after a stabbing attack that killed three children. Volunteers were 'furious' at the far-right protest, which they said was 'like a war zone' and did not represent the town. On Tuesday evening, riot police charged at the demonstrators after a police van was set alight and other police vehicles were damaged. Officers used teargas on the angry crowds of predominantly men covering their faces

Simone Biles reflected on her gymnastic gold medal with Team USA at Paris 2024, just three years on from withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics with the 'twisties'. The victory marked redemption for Biles and Team USA who dominated the event to beat Italy in second and Brazil in third place respectively.