The Radio 2 show "Love Songs" pays tribute to the late DJ Steve Wright, their long-time host, with a special opening segment.
While the prospect of a comprehensive ceasefire in the Gaza Strip remains distant, there are emerging signs suggesting the potential for a temporary cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. This, however, hinges on a pivotal shift in Hamas's public stance, which has steadfastly maintained that it would only consider the release of more Israeli hostages in exchange for a permanent ceasefire.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued notices to a former spymaster general (retd) Faiz Hameed and three others in the case related to the removal of former Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui. The notices were also extended to former IHC chief justice Anwar Khan Kasi, former Supreme Court registrar Arbab Muhammad Arif, and brigadier (retd) Irfan Ramay.
Steve Simon will step down from his position as chief executive of the WTA Tour, transitioning to the role of executive chairman once his successor is appointed. The decision to split the roles, which he has held since 2015, aims to enhance focus on the WTA's objectives.
The fate of Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner mercenary group, has been shrouded in mystery since his fighters, in June, seized Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia and initiated a march toward Moscow that was ultimately abandoned.
On Wednesday, Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, showcased the country's latest weapons to Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu during a visit to Pyongyang. The Russian delegation, led by Mr. Shoigu, was invited to attend the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. The event is typically marked by massive military parades.