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Erdogan wins Turkish election, extending rule to third decade
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won Turkey’s presidential election, defeating opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday’s runoff vote and stretching his … More
Anti-Putin Russians say they launched a cross-border attack from Ukraine. Here’s what we know
The images are arresting: Russian fighters aligned with Ukraine crossing the border into Russia’s Belgorod region, seizing a checkpoint and … More
‘Uncle Roger’ jokes about China, and censors don’t see the funny side
A Malaysian comedian has been banned from China’s Twitter-like social media platform, days after he published clips from a live show predicting … More
Kremlin drone: Zelensky denies Ukraine attacked Putin or Moscow
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied his country carried out an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, which Russia says … More
Never-before-seen Chinese military blimp caught on satellite images of remote desert base
A large blimp developed by the Chinese military has been spotted for the first time at a remote base in the … More
Ding Liren becomes world chess champion after beating Ian Nepomniachtchi in enthralling finale
The final day of the World Chess Championship was always going to be a nervy affair, but few could have predicted just … More
CAN slams Peak Milk over ‘offensive’ Easter ad, demands apology to Christian community
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, makers of Peak Milk, for using an “offensive” … More
Virgin Orbit: Richard Branson’s rocket firm files for bankruptcy
British billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s rocket company Virgin Orbit has filed for bankruptcy in the US after failing to secure … More
Florida principal resigns after sending $100K to scammer posing as Elon Musk
A principal of a charter school in Volusia County resigned after writing a $100,000 check to an internet scammer posing … More
Pep Guardiola comes out on top as Mikel Arteta’s puzzling decision proves costly
MANCHESTER CITY 1-0 ARSENAL: Nathan Ake was the unlikely scorer of the game’s only goal as Pep Guardiola’s Premier League … More
Superhuman Algorithms Could ‘Kill Everyone’ in Due Time, Researchers Warn
Before we get too far into this artificial intelligence race, let’s make sure we aren’t just setting ourselves up for … More
How Russia’s Wagner Group Is Fueling Terrorism in Africa
Moscow’s scramble for valuable resources has come at the cost of regional security. Speaking before the United Nations Security Council … More
Soledar: Russia claims victory in battle for Ukraine salt mine town
Russia’s military says it has captured the Ukrainian salt-mine town of Soledar after a long battle, calling it an “important” … More
Here’s why Soledar is important to Russia
Russia said Friday its forces had captured Soledar, a salt mine town in eastern Ukraine, in what would represent a symbolic if … More
‘Potatoes are a luxury’: Vital supplies dwindle as ‘eco-activists’ blockade a breakaway region guarded by Russia
In the village of Tegh, Armenia, stationary vehicles clog the mountainous route to a border crossing where a mysterious diplomatic … More
Pastor Kidnaps Self Twice in Plateau, Collects Ransom from Congregation
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a pastor who allegedly kidnapped himself several times and collected ransom from members … More
Top Russian general put in charge of ‘more dangerous’ Ukraine war
Move makes Valery Gerasimov directly accountable for the fate of the campaign as Sergey Surovikin, nicknamed ‘General Armageddon’, is effectively … More
Russia’s Wagner Group chief says troops have taken Soledar
Eastern Ukrainian town renowned for its salt mines has been the centre of days of fierce fighting. The head of … More
Satellite images capture crowding at China’s crematoriums and funeral homes as Covid surge continues
Satellite images taken over a number of Chinese cities have captured crowding at crematoriums and funeral homes, as the country continues its … More
Extradition of ‘El Chapo’ son to the US halted after 29 killed in arrest operation
A Mexico City federal judge halted the extradition of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán’s son, alleged drug cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán, to … More
Optical Illusion for IQ Test: Color you see first at the centre of circle tells what kind of Genius you are!
Optical Illusion for IQ Test: In this optical illusion, the color you see at the center of the circle in … More
The Story Behind Pope Benedict XVI’s Red Shoes
Benedict’s choice of shoes stands out because his predecessor and successor — St. John Paul II and Pope Francis — … More
SEC seals over 40 illegal scheme operators
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it sealed a total of 40 illegal investment schemes last year even as … More
Suspect in the Idaho college student killings plans to waive extradition hearing, attorney says
The suspect in the killings of four University of Idaho college students plans to waive his extradition hearing this week, his attorney … More
Pope Francis appeals for prayers for ‘very ill’ predecessor Benedict
Pope Francis has said former Pope Benedict XVI is very ill and he has asked pilgrims at the Vatican to … More
The Housing Market Will ‘Rebalance’ in 2023, Experts Predict. What That Means for You
Homebuyers might have an easier time in 2023 than they’ve had in late 2022, with mortgage rates and home prices both perhaps … More
Argentina reaches Qatar 2022 semifinals with penalty shootout win over Netherlands in World Cup thriller
The hopes of Argentina and Lionel Messi winning the World Cup remain very much alive after a nerve-shredding penalty shootout victory over … More
‘I am fighting a noble fight’: Why some Russians have vowed to resist Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
A soldier in a Ukrainian uniform morosely contemplates the ruins of an Orthodox monastery in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. “This … More
FTX’s Bankman-Fried says he will testify before US Congress
FTX founder says he will testify when he has ‘finished learning and reviewing’ collapse of cryptocurrency exchange. FTX founder Sam … More
‘Profoundly unjust.’ FIFA boss launches explosive tirade against Western critics on eve of World Cup
On the eve of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA President Gianni Infantino launched a tirade against Western critics of the controversial … More
King Charles will honour armed forces in first Remembrance Sunday speech as monarch
WWII hero James Fenton was devastated by the death of the Queen, just months after she sent him a celebratory … More
Warring parties in Ethiopia agree on ‘permanent cessation of hostilities’
The Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have agreed to permanently end hostilities, in a significant step … More
New Twitter CEO, Elon Musk Laments Drop In Revenue Nine Days After Acquisition
Recall that on April 25, Twitter’s board of directors unanimously accepted Musk’s buyout offer of $44 billion. World’s richest man … More
South Korean authorities say they had no guidelines for Halloween crowds, as families grieve 155 victims
South Korean authorities said Monday they had no guidelines to handle the huge crowds that gathered for Halloween festivities in … More
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pulls out of COP27 climate summit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is no longer expected to attend the COP27 climate summit in Egypt next week due to “other pressing commitments,” … More
Kanye West has a disturbing history of admiring Hitler, sources say
Several people who were once close to the artist formerly known as Kanye West told CNN that he has long … More
AI-Generated Art Sounds Alarming, But It Doesn’t Have to Be
Microsoft’s entry into the field lowers the chances of a free-for-all of fake images. Just a few months ago, the concept of … More
Elon Musk Unveils ‘Burnt Hair’ Perfume, Sells $1 Million of the Stuff
Musk declares it the “finest fragrance on Earth.”
CIA museum: Inside the world’s most top secret museum
It is the perhaps the most unusual – and exclusive – museum in the world, filled with artefacts that have … More
Dmitry Bulgakov: Putin fires deputy defence chief amid supply failures
Vladimir Putin has fired the general charged with managing the Russian military’s faltering logistics operations in Ukraine. Gen Dmitry Bulgakov, … More
Iranians are risking it all to protest. Their families say some of them aren’t coming home
The last time Farnaz heard her brother’s voice was over the phone, on an unknown number. “He called me and … More
North Korea says it never sold weaponry to Russia, according to state media
North Korea says it never exported weapons or ammunition to Russia, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency. Earlier … More
Britain bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth with an outpouring of emotion
Britain bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday with a majestic funeral steeped in tradition and a send-off reflective of the … More
Don’t touch foreigners, warns senior health official after China’s first monkeypox case
A top Chinese health official has warned people against touching foreigners, a day after mainland China confirmed its first case of monkeypox. … More
Indian businessman Gautam Adani overtakes Jeff Bezos as world’s second-richest person
Indian business mogul Gautam Adani has become the second-richest person in the world with an estimated $146.8 billion fortune, moving … More
Zelensky ‘shocked’ by destruction in newly liberated city of Izium, following months of Russian occupation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited newly liberated Izium in the northeastern region of Kharkiv on Wednesday, five days after the country’s forces recaptured … More
On the eastern front, a stunning week of Ukrainian success and Russian failures
The last week has seen a stunning transformation of the battlefield in eastern Ukraine, as a swift armored offensive by … More
Queen’s coffin arrives at royal residence in Scottish capital, the first leg of her final journey
The Queen’s coffin has arrived at the Palace of Holyrood house in Edinburgh, following a six-hour journey from Balmoral Castle … More
Fears for babies born into Pakistan’s devastating floods
It was raining when Kainat Solangi’s daughter was born on August 14 and it’s barely stopped since, stranding her family … More
Fears for babies born into Pakistan’s devastating floods
It was raining when Kainat Solangi’s daughter was born on August 14 and it’s barely stopped since, stranding her family … More
Russia has yet to achieve any of its strategic objectives in Ukraine’s invasion, UK defense secretary says
More than six months into its war in Ukraine, Russia “has yet to achieve any of its strategic objectives” in … More
Rescuers search for survivors after eight die while trying to climb Russian volcano
Rescuers are trying to reach survivors of a climbing expedition on Eurasia’s highest volcano that has already claimed eight lives … More
China warns of ‘counter-measures’ as US approves $1.1bn arms sales to Taiwan
China has warned the United States it will take “counter-measures” after the Biden administration approved more than $1.1 billion in arms sales … More
Russian businessmen who have died in unexplained circumstances
Ravil Maganov, chairman of Russian oil company Lukoil, became the latest in a series of businessmen to meet with sudden unexplained … More