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What to know about US military strikes on alleged drug boats
The U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats have killed over 200 people. The attacks began in September and aim to stem drug flow, but critics question their legality and effe…
Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight Tuesday, killing at least 11 people and trapping others, authorities said. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged i…
Köln 75 review – how a legendary jazz-improv show was cajoled into being by a German teenager
Watchable biopic charts how an 18-year-old German booked the sickly American pianist Keith Jarrett for what became a landmark concertHere is a niche drama about one of the most im…
China cracks down on 'ghost kitchens' in food delivery apps
"Ghost kitchens", which are listed on apps but have no physical stores, have raised food safety fears.
Orbán’s oligarchs on edge as Hungary poised to launch wealth tax
New PM Péter Magyar calls policy a sign of ‘social justice’ after years of political loyalty being rewarded with economic opportunityIn a dimly lit television studio, one of Hunga…
‘They take you out of life, out of time’: a journey into Spain’s astonishing cave paintings
For tens of thousands of years, these Palaeolithic artworks were unseen. When they were rediscovered, onlookers marvelled at their vivid beauty. One of the world’s leading experts…
Weapons are one thing, but if war breaks out, Europe’s best resource is its people | Elisabeth Braw
In Scandinavia and the Baltic region, citizens are signing up to do their bit as non-combatants. Other Nato allies should take heedWars, these days, target digital infrastructure …
Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say
The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.
Deadly air raids across Ukraine after warnings of Russian strike wave
Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv hit, with apartment buildings among the targets according to officials, after president said intelligence predicted ‘massive strike’ Russian air raids on …
Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand Li-Ning after Under Armour split
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.
Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.
Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.
Ukraine war briefing: Ending war before winter ‘correct and realistic’, says senior Kyiv aide
Budanov backs Zelenskyy call to capitalise on Kyiv’s strong position on battlefield; Kyiv under heavy attack into Tuesday morning. What we know on day 1,560 A deal to end the war …
Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.
How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
Toy Story 5 shows 'terror' of children's screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.
Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women's night sessions?
It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka's match against Naomi Osaka brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women's night-session match.
'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations
Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.
Two possible Ebola cases in Brazil ruled out as patients test negative
The two patients had recently returned from the DR Congo and Uganda respectively.
No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center
An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.
Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund
The justice department says it "disagrees strongly" with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.
Iran halts talks with U.S. over Israeli actions in Lebanon, Gaza
Trumps says Israel and Hezbollah will stop fighting after Iran stops talks with U.S. over Israeli operations in southern Lebanon, Gaza
Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen agrees centre-left coalition after months of uncertainty
Social Democratic leader secures third consecutive term as prime minister amid crisis in ties with US over GreenlandDenmark’s Social Democratic leader, Mette Frederiksen, said on …