Ukraine takes Russian town of Sudzha
Updated Aug 16, 2024, 8:45am EDTEurope The News Ukraine claimed full control of a Russian town, the first such success in its
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Video shows fire at home of ex-Bangladesh ruling party politician, not Bengali Hindu cricketer
A screenshot of the false post on X. Weeks of deadly clashes between protesters and security forces in Bangladesh culminated in Hasina
Ukraine’s swift push into the Kursk region shocked Russia and exposed its vulnerabilities
A daring Ukrainian military push into Russia’s Kursk region has seen Kyiv’s forces seize scores of villages, take hundreds of prisoners and
Hundreds demonstrate in Tel Aviv for hostage deal amid Doha talks
Against the backdrop of ongoing talks in Qatar regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza war, hundreds of relatives of hostages and supporters
Russian authorities refuse to open criminal investigation into Navalny’s death, his widow says
Russian authorities have refused to open a criminal investigation into the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny who died in an Arctic
Navalny widow scorns official version of his death in Russian custody
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, said on Thursday that the Russian authorities had offered no convincing explanation
Boeing finalizes order with Israel’s EL AL for up to 31 737 MAX jets
View of a logo with the word “Boeing” on a hall at the Boeing distribution center. Georg Wendt/dpa Israel’s flagship carrier, EL
Women and girls live under ‘house arrest’ in Afghanistan
On the anniversary of the militant Islamist Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Thursday condemned the group’s offences
Riding the Trans-Mongolian Railway, one of the world’s most epic train journeys
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‘I never imagined I’d leave Afghanistan’
It has been three years since the Taliban took control of Kabul and most of Afghanistan. On 15 August 2021, the group
Posts falsely claim Alberta wildfires stop at national park
Screenshot of a Facebook post taken August 13, 2024 In 2023, social media users repeatedly claimed arsonists set Canada’s record-breaking wildfires in an
2 fighter jets crash in northeastern France, search underway for two onboard
PARIS (AP) — Two French fighter jets collided and crashed Wednesday in northeastern France, French military authorities said. One pilot was found
Sudan peace talks start – but neither side shows up
Fresh peace talks aimed at ending Sudan’s 16-month war have started although neither warring side has entered the negotiating room. The US,
Germany investigates possible unauthorized entry and sabotage at a military barracks
BERLIN (AP) — Investigators are looking into suspicions of unauthorized entry and possible sabotage at a major military barracks in western Germany,
Portraits of Survival: The Israeli Hostages Who Made It Home
They are now trying to rebuild their lives, campaign for the return of the hostages still in Gaza and mourn for those
Rare August cold front arrives Thursday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – We have one more day with an onshore wind pattern that brings extra humidity off the Gulf of
Can Wales avoid Europe’s mass tourism tensions?
Protests in holidaying hotspots across Europe have been triggered by tensions over mass tourism, with locals claiming overwhelming numbers of visitors are
EV battery production tainted by charges of environmental damage
Proponents of hybrid and electric cars say they are a greener alternative to petrol and diesel vehicles. But the industry’s supply chains
The shock Ukrainian invasion of Kursk has the Kremlin pulling some troops out of Ukraine to defend Russia, per reports
Ukraine launched a shock counter-invasion into Russia last week. US officials told the Wall Street Journal that Russia is withdrawing troops from
Young people in China aren’t spending on romance. That’s a problem
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Senegal newspapers go dark amid press freedom warnings
Senegalese commuters hoping to browse the news on their way to work were left disappointed on Tuesday – most national newspapers refused
Suspect in killing of Ukrainian at German refugee centre identified
A 26-year-old man has been identified as a suspect in the killing of a man at a refugee centre in the northern
Iran rejects European mediation, claims right to hit back at Israel
Iran on Tuesday rejected European attempts at mediation amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as Tehran insisted on its right to
EU sends help as Greece and Albania battle wildfires
The European Commission on Tuesday announced that it was activating a system for European countries to help Greece and Albania battle ongoing
Thief dismantles A/C units in China to sell them during heatwave
The summer heat in China has led a man to commit an unusual series of thefts that took some handy skills to
‘Blood on their hands’ and ‘Starmer warns Iran’
“They knew for three years he was a danger,” the Metro declares in its story on the Calocane medical report. It reports
Month-old timelapse video falsely linked to ‘flooding in southern India’
Screenshot of the false X post, captured on August 8, 2024 The clip was shared after at least 108 people were killed
One Israeli hostage killed and 2 injured in Gaza by al-Qassam Brigades soldiers, Hamas says
One Israeli hostage was killed and two were injured in two separate incidents involving al-Qassam fighters in Gaza, according to a statement
Israeli hostage killed in Gaza, says Hamas spokesman
Two members of Hamas’ military wing have killed an Israeli hostage, a spokesman for the militant Islamist organization said on Monday. Two
How paid digital mercenaries meddled in Kenyan and Nigerian polls
Influential bloggers in Kenya and Nigeria said key political players regularly hired their services to operate fake accounts, sway public opinion and
Nigerian woman summoned for ripping up husband’s passport
The Nigeria Immigration Service has summoned a woman for questioning after she was filmed apparently tearing up her husband’s passport at Lagos
ICC prosecutors are monitoring Venezuela, where security forces are cracking down on dissent
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — International Criminal Court prosecutors said Monday that they are “actively monitoring” events in Venezuela, where security forces
Chinese tourists not covered under cash handout proposal, says South Korean opposition
Screenshot of the false post captured on August 8 The post surfaced after the opposition-controlled National Assembly passed a bill to provide
Israeli defence minister warns Iran, Hezbollah against retaliation
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday warned Iran and Hezbollah to avoid retaliatory strikes against Israel, as the Lebanese militia said
Ukrainian troops now up to 30km inside Russia, Moscow says
Ukrainian troops have advanced up to 30km inside Russia, in what has become the deepest and most significant incursion since Moscow began
First deaf Miss South Africa crowned after divisive competition
Mia le Roux has become the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa following a divisive competition which saw one
Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian troops are fighting inside ‘the aggressor’s territory’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukrainian soldiers are fighting in Russia. In an address to the nation, Zelenskyy referenced operations
Israel calls on residents in the north of Khan Younis to flee
The Israeli army has urged residents of a northern neighbourhood in Khan Younis to leave the area immediately ahead of a new
‘He just refused to move’
A pair of friends received quite the surprise when one of their dogs spotted an endangered seabird during a walk on a
4 Luxe Items You Can Buy at Italian Hotels
For this summer’s ultimate souvenirs, you’re going to want to think local and exclusive. Forget about the same designer boutiques you can