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Ukraine

Tensions mount after Russian jet struck US drone over the Black Sea

A Russian fighter jet struck an American surveillance drone on Tuesday, forcing the US to bring it down over international waters.

USA

AUKUS: Biden to announce Australia submarine deal in San Diego

The secretly brokered AUKUS deal included the Australian government’s cancellation of a €61.5 billion contract for a French-built fleet of conventional submarines, which sparked a diplomatic row within the Western alliance that took months to mend.

North Korea

North Korea fires missiles as South Korea-US military drills begin

The Washington-Seoul joint military drills begin against a backdrop of increased tension in the peninsula after Pyongyang carries out latest weapons test.

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Floods hit the Californian town of Kernville after breaks its banks

Another powerful storm pummelled California overnight into Saturday, forcing thousands to evacuate and resulting in at least two deaths

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Health news

New York rats are catching multiple COVID variants

The study authors warn more research is needed to see if new strains of COVID could be evolving within rat populations that could one day pose a risk to humans.

Travel News

Mexico travel: is it still safe after the murder of two tourists?

The harrowing murder of two Americans on a medical tourism trip has shed light on the dangers of certain parts of Mexico.

Mexico

Two of the four Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead

Two of the four citizens captured in Mexico by the cartel last week have been found dead, the two survivors are back in the US.

Iraq

Pentagon chief in Baghdad ahead of US-led invasion anniversary

Austin's visit to Iraq comes days before the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein in 2003.

China

Chinese FM hits out at the US over Ukraine war comments

In the latest war of words, Chinese FM Qin Gang warned of a possible conflict if Washington did not retract its comments.

Sport

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami amid US visa row

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami amid US visa row

USA

Biden commemorates Bloody Sunday in Selma

During his speech, the president addressed current voting issues and stricter gun control.

China

China to hike military spending

China to raise military spending by 7.2%, making it the second largest investor in the world, only behind the United States.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy pledges response to Zaporizhzhia missile strike

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy pledges response to Zaporizhzhia missile strike

Football Now

International Women's Day: Women's football rise in popularity

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2022 was a massive year for women's football, with record-breaking transfers, attendances, and global television viewing figures at an all-time high.

Europe News

Gap between EU & US on pharma investments too wide: industry

The European Commission will publish proposals next month updating its pharmaceutical regulation.

Culture news

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just took control of Walt Disney World

"There's a new sheriff in town." Until this week, Walt Disney World had a self-governing district in Florida. Unhappy with their progressive politics, Ron DeSantis has wrestled control away.

Health news

US report on COVID origins revives Chinese ‘lab leak’ theory

Three years on, what caused the COVID pandemic is still officially a mystery.

Europe News

Russian war crimes in Ukraine tribunal still not set up one year on

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is already investigating allegations of war crimes and genocide in Ukraine.

USA

Mississippi mass shooting: 52-year-old man kills six people

The community of Arkabutla, a small rural town in the US state of Mississippi, is in shock after a 52-year-old man went on the rampage killing six people including his ex-wife.

USA

Air and water near toxic train derailment are safe: EPA

The head of the EPA in the United State states has tried to reassure residents of East Palestine that their drinking water and air are safe after a train derailed, creating a toxic plume of chemicals.

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