Russia takes control of a city in eastern Ukraine after Ukrainian troops withdraw Sunday, 18 February 2024, 06:16 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press Russia said its forces took complete control Saturday of a city in eastern Ukraine that was the focus of intense combat for months, a development that Moscow could use to boost morale as the second...
Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny's team confirms his death and says his mother is searching for his body Sunday, 18 February 2024, 06:14 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press Alexei Navalny’s spokesperson confirmed Saturday that the Russian opposition leader had died at a remote Arctic penal colony, saying he was “murdered," but it was unclear where...
Mediator says talks on Gaza not 'progressing as expected' after momentum in recent weeks Sunday, 18 February 2024, 06:13 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press Talks on a potential cease-fire deal in Gaza “have not been progressing as expected” in the past few days after good progress in recent weeks, key mediator Qatar said Saturday,...
Judge orders Trump to pay $355 million for lying about his wealth in staggering civil fraud ruling Saturday, 17 February 2024, 06:49 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press A New York judge ordered Donald Trump on Friday to pay $355 million in penalties, finding that the former president lied about his wealth for years in a sweeping civil fraud verdict that...
Western officials and Kremlin critics blame Putin and his government for Navalny's death in prison Saturday, 17 February 2024, 06:22 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press World leaders and Russian opposition activists wasted no time Friday in blaming the reported death of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny on President Vladimir Putin and his...
Imprisoned opposition leader, Putin critic Alexei Navalny has died Friday, 16 February 2024, 12:30 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press The Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny - a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin - has died, according to the prison service. More soon...
Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage Friday, 16 February 2024, 09:54 Last update: about 2 years ago Greece on Thursday became the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, despite opposition from the influential, socially conservative Greek Church. A cross-party...
Delta flight forced to make U-turn as maggots fall on passengers from bag of rotting fish Friday, 16 February 2024, 09:48 Last update: about 2 years ago A Delta flight between Amsterdam and Detroit was forced back to The Netherlands on Tuesday when a shower of maggots fell on passengers from a suitcase of rotting fish that had been stowed in the...
UK voters deliver double blow to Rishi Sunak, electing Labour lawmakers in 2 special elections Friday, 16 February 2024, 09:44 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press Voters in two districts in England delivered new blows to beleaguered Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, electing opposition-party lawmakers in seats that Sunak’s Conservatives had held for...
At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs' Super Bowl parade; 1 person killed Thursday, 15 February 2024, 07:14 Last update: about 2 years ago Associated Press Eight children were among 22 people hit by gunfire in a shooting at the end of Wednesday's parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win, authorities said, sending terrified fans...