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Gunman kills 35 in attack starting at Thai child care center

Thursday, 6 October 2022, 13:25 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A gunman who attacked a child care center in Thailand and then fired from his car as he fled killed more than 30 people Thursday, including two dozen children, authorities said. It was the...

Europe's leaders gather in Prague but Russia isn't invited

Thursday, 6 October 2022, 10:18 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Leaders from around 44 countries are gathering Thursday to launch a “European Political Community” aimed at boosting security and economic prosperity across the continent, with Russia the...

Top EU official vows to ‘stress test’ pipelines after leaks

Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 11:26 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

The head of the European Union’s executive arm vowed Wednesday to introduce checks on key EU infrastructure, including energy, after the suspected sabotage of natural-gas pipelines in the Baltic...

Angelina Jolie details Brad Pitt abuse allegations in court filing

Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 08:29 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A court filing Tuesday from Angelina Jolie alleges that on a 2016 flight, Brad Pitt grabbed her by the head and shook her then choked one of their children and struck another when they tried to defend...

UK's Truss vows to listen as she reels from policy U-turns

Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 11:58 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has insisted she is leading “a listening government” that learns from its mistakes, as she tries to restore her shaky authority and reassure financial...

Hurricane Ian leaves 54 dead as focus turns to rescue, recovery

Sunday, 2 October 2022, 06:35 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Dozens of Florida residents left their flooded and splintered homes by boat and by air on Saturday as rescuers continued to search for survivors in the wake of Hurricane Ian, while authorities in...

Italy's Meloni vows to put national energy interests first

Saturday, 1 October 2022, 20:46 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, who is poised to become Italy’s next premier, vowed Saturday to put national interests first in tackling soaring energy costs as she made her...

Updated: Russia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key city

Saturday, 1 October 2022, 15:32 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Ukrainian forces encircled the strategic eastern city of Lyman on Saturday in a counteroffensive that has humiliated the Kremlin, while Russian bombardments intensified after Moscow illegally...

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