In a startling discovery, five large bombs were found concealed within the walls of the historic al-Nuri Mosque in Mosul, a relic of ISIL’s (ISIS’s) brutal reign over the region. This finding highlights the ongoing challenges faced in clearing explosives and rebuilding war-torn areas of Iraq.
The al-Nuri Mosque, renowned for its 12th-century leaning minaret, was devastated by ISIL in 2017 during the battle to liberate Mosul. The mosque has been a key focus of the United Nations cultural agency UNESCO’s restoration efforts since 2020. On Tuesday, UNESCO announced the discovery of five large-scale explosive devices hidden inside the southern wall of the Prayer Hall.
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has denounced recent viral videos depicting US President Joe Biden as confused at public events, labelling them as “cheap fakes.” Her comments follow the spread of several clips on social media, which have ignited debates about the president's mental fitness. In one widely shared video, President Biden appears to struggle with sitting down during a D-Day memorial event in France. Commenters suggested he seemed “completely lost” or experiencing “some kind of episode.” Another clip from a G7 meeting in Italy shows Biden wandering away from the group during a skydiving demonstration, only to be guided back by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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Lord Cameron refuses to answer whether he gave advice to Rishi Sunak not to leave the D-Day commemoration events early to attend an ITV interview. The foreign secretary says "prime ministers have to make decisions all the time" and "he got this one wrong and he fessed up straight away" contrasting Mr Sunak with Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak is under fresh pressure over his early D-Day exit after he was filmed saying the events he did attend ran over time. The Prime Minister issued a public apology after skipping the main international event in Normandy in order to record a TV interview. Footage of him arriving at the ITV interview showed him apologising for keeping journalist Paul Brand waiting, saying that the commemorations he did attend “just ran over”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has been forced to reject claims that he may resign following his D-Day controversy as he insists he is "energised about the vision that we're putting forward for the country." It comes as the prime minister came under fire for leaving D-Day commemorations early on Thursday. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Policing minister Chris Philp has defended Rishi Sunak after he came under fire for leaving Thursday's D-Day events early. "He should have attended the event and he acknowledged that himself, he acknowledged it immediately and apologised fulsomely the following morning," Mr Philp said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the Old Bridge's reconstruction and the 19th anniversary of Mostar's UNESCO World Heritage status featured a ceremonial jump, torches, and a fireworks display.
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Just Stop Oil protesters have sprayed Stonehenge orange on the eve of the summer solstice, to demand the UK's next government legally commit to phasing out fossil fuels by 2030.
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Join us as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the new campus of Nalanda University, rekindling the historic glory of Bihar. Witness the stunning photos and highlights of this monumental event. Today, during his day-long visit, PM Modi will explore the ancient ruins of Nalanda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016, before unveiling Rajgir's state-of-the-art, eco-friendly campus.
#NalandaUniversity #NalandaUniversityInauguaration #PMModi #Bihar #HistoricRevival #UNESCOHeritage #GreenCampus #Education #India
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The UNESCO-listed archaeological site in the Greek capital which drew nearly 4 million visitors last year was closed for 5 hours as the high temperature climbed over 39 degrees Celsius.
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Krakow, Poland's second-largest city after Warsaw, was its capital until 1596 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. It's a favorite among visitors for its rich Polish culture and..
Normandy's D-Day landing beaches could soon become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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