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Biden struggles in testy debate where personal attacks fly
Before Thursday evening, many Americans had expressed concerns about Joe Biden’s age and fitness for office. To say that this … More
Bolivia’s president calls on country to mobilize against attempted coup after military surrounds government buildings
Bolivia’s President Luis Arce called on the country to “organize and mobilize against the coup d’état, in favor of democracy” … More
Wikileaks: Julian Assange freed in US plea deal
After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with … More
World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy’s skull
A boy with severe epilepsy has become the first patient in the world to trial a new device fitted in … More
Balkans hit by blackouts as heatwave persists
Four Balkan countries suffered simultaneous power cuts lasting several hours on Friday as the region sweltered in a summer heatwave. … More
UK’s richest family convicted of exploiting servants
Four members of the UK’s richest family have received prison sentences for exploiting staff brought over from India to work … More
Putin and Kim seen laughing in Russian-made limousine after inking mutual defense pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were seen laughing as they took turns to drive … More
Aliens, artists, or pranksters? Another ‘mysterious’ monolith appears
Another “mysterious” monolith has been spotted. This time, on a Las Vegas hiking trail in Nevada, according to the Las … More
Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea in rare trip as anti-West alignment deepens
Vladimir Putin is set to travel to North Korea for a two-day visit starting Tuesday, the Kremlin said, in the Russian president’s first trip … More
Greek coastguard threw migrants overboard to their deaths, witnesses say
The Greek coastguard has caused the deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean over a three-year period, witnesses say, … More
Catherine, Princess of Wales joins royals on palace balcony, capping first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Catherine, Princess of Wales joined other British royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the King’s official birthday, capping … More
Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president
South Africa’s parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president following a landmark coalition deal between the governing African … More
Europe’s electric car tariffs sting China but won’t halt BYD’s advance
After months of investigation, the European Union has announced additional tariffs on electric vehicles (EV) imported from China, because of what it … More
North Korea sends another wave of trash balloons into South Korea
North Korea has yet again sent hundreds of trash-laden balloons toward its southern neighbor, reigniting a tit-for-tat exchange after South Korean … More
Putin’s daughters make rare appearance at St. Petersburg economic forum
The daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin rarely make public appearances, but this week they took part in panels at the St. … More
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen attacked by man in Copenhagen
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked by a man, who has since been arrested, in the capital city of … More
SpaceX gets green light for fourth Starship test flight
SpaceX has received a launch license authorizing the fourth test flight of its massive moon rocket. Starship, the most powerful … More
French Open officially bans alcohol in the stands following disruptive behavior
Alcohol will no longer be permitted in the stands of the French Open after a series of reports of disruptive … More
Survivors say Russia is waging a war of sexual violence in occupied areas of Ukraine. Men are often the victims
Within an hour of being arrested by Russian security forces, Roman Shapovalenko was threatened with rape. On August 25, 2022, … More
North Korean trash balloons are dumping ‘filth’ on South Korea
North Korea has adopted a new strategy to contend with its southern neighbor: sending floating bags of trash containing “filth” … More
Haiti’s transitional council picks prime minister
Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council has tapped former Prime Minister Garry Conille to return to the position during the government’s transition … More
China says military drills encircling Taiwan designed to test its ability to ‘seize power’
China’s military drills around Taiwan are designed to test its ability to “seize power” over the island, the People’s Liberation Army said … More
‘All hell broke loose’: Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight describe nightmare at 37,000 feet
Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence on Tuesday described a sudden, dramatic drop as “all hell broke loose” … More
Iran declares five days of mourning for president
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced five days of mourning following the death of the country’s President, Ebrahim … More
Zelensky wants China at Ukraine peace talks, cites ‘influence on Russia’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wants to work with countries like China with “influence on Russia” as his country … More
Reddit shares jump after OpenAI ChatGPT deal
Shares in Reddit have jumped more than 10% after the firm said it had struck a partnership deal with artificial … More
World reacts to Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico being shot
World leaders decry attack against Fico, who was shot several times and is in ‘life-threatening condition’. World leaders have condemned … More
Ghost Shark and Manta Ray: Australia and US unveil undersea drones
Ghost Shark and Manta Ray protect the undersea realm. Sounds like the plot of a future Marvel movie, but in … More
Shock Miss USA resignations are just the tip of the iceberg, insiders say
During their year of service, pageant queens are highly visible, making appearances at major events, advocating for important causes and … More
Former passenger jets bought by US firm tasked with creating next generation of nuclear ‘Doomsday’ planes
That economy-class seat you once occupied while flying in Asia might one day be the very place from where the … More
Premier League boss wins anonymity in child sex abuse civil case
A Premier League boss has been granted a High Court anonymity order in a civil case against him for allegedly … More
Prisoners in Ukraine to be granted parole for military service as part of mobilization overhaul
Some Ukrainian prisoners will be able to apply for early parole and join the army under a new law aimed … More
World’s oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat
Fuelled by climate change, the world’s oceans have broken temperature records every single day over the past year, a BBC … More
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to Western ‘threats’
President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to rehearse deploying tactical nuclear weapons, as part of military drills to respond to what … More
China’s Xi Jinping is visiting Europe for the first time in five years – his goodwill tour will be an uphill struggle
When Xi Jinping arrived in Italy for a state visit in 2019, he was given a lavish welcome, with private tours … More
Canada charges three Indian nationals for assassination of Sikh separatist
Three men have been arrested and charged in Canada for allegedly murdering a prominent Sikh separatist, according to police, in … More
Five human skeletons, missing hands and feet, found outside house of Nazi leader Hermann Göring
Archaeologists have unearthed the skeletons of five people, missing their hands and feet, at a former Nazi military base in Poland. They were … More
Boy, 14, killed in sword attack
A 14-year-old boy has died after an attacker armed with a sword went on the rampage in north-east London. Police … More
Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister
The search has begun for a new first minister of Scotland following Humza Yousaf’s announcement of his intention to quit … More
Forbes journalist placed under house arrest for allegedly spreading fake news about Russian army
A Russian court has placed Forbes journalist Sergey Mingazov under house arrest after he was detained for allegedly spreading fake … More
Iraqi TikTok star Umm Fahad shot dead in Baghdad
Iraqi social media star Ghufran Sawadi, better known as Umm Fahad, was shot dead outside her home in Baghdad, the … More
Indian voters battle extreme temperatures as intense heat wave hits region
Indian voters are battling sweltering conditions to take part in the world’s biggest election as a severe heat wave hits parts of the … More
England child alcohol use tops global chart, finds WHO report
A third of 11-year-olds and more than half of 13-year-olds in England have drunk alcohol – putting it top out … More
Ukraine pressures military age men abroad by suspending their consular services
Ukraine is tightening pressure on men of call-up age living abroad by suspending their consular services, amid a wider overhaul of … More
Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game
A Nigerian chess champion has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon after playing unbeaten for more than … More
US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn
The House of Representatives has finally approved billions of dollars in new US military aid for Ukraine as it struggles … More
Beijing half marathon winners stripped of medals after African trio let Chinese runner win
The top four finishers of the Beijing Half Marathon have been stripped of their medals after an investigation found three African runners deliberately … More
Oil prices jump on escalating tensions in the Middle East
Oil prices jumped on Friday while Asian markets tumbled, with global investors worrying about an escalation in conflict in the Middle East after … More
Haiku Stairs: Hawaii attraction to be removed following bad tourist behavior
A picturesque staircase leading to a Hawaiian beauty spot is being torn down as tourists continued to access the off-limits … More
Israel’s Netanyahu says defences are ‘ready’ as Iran attacks
Iran has launched aerial drones and missiles at Israel, marking a widely anticipated reprisal attack. ReutersIran’s Revolutionary Guards said they … More
Vietnam tycoon sentenced to death in $12 billion fraud case
A court in Vietnam sentenced real estate tycoon Truong My Lan Thursday to death over her role in a 304 trillion … More
A whistleblower claims that Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is flawed. The FAA is investigating
Federal authorities say they’re investigating Boeing after a whistleblower repeatedly raised concerns with two widebody jet models, and claimed the company retaliated … More
Oracle’s Larry Ellison thinks every government will want to build a ‘sovereign’ AI cloud in the future
Every tech company is talking up its AI opportunity. Oracle is no exception. But during an earnings call in March, … More
Israel gives a slightly higher official figure because it includes four people taken hostage in 2014 and 2015. Two of these are believed to have died.
Opponents of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu say 100,000 people have rallied against the government and to demand a Gaza hostage … More