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North Korea tests ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul
North Korea tests ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

North Korea tests ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

South Korea and Japan said Pyongyang fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea. Meanwhile, Blinken is in Seoul for the third Summit for Democracy. North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern waters
1 year ago
Russians vote in an election that holds little suspense
Russians vote in an election that holds little suspense

Russians vote in an election that holds little suspense

President Vladimir Putin looks set to extend his rule by six more years after he stifled dissent Voters in Russia headed to the polls on Friday for a three-day presidential election that
1 year ago
US to send €275 million in military aid to Ukraine
US to send €275 million in military aid to Ukraine

US to send €275 million in military aid to Ukraine

The Pentagon will rush about €275 million worth in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, the White House announced. It’s the Pentagon’s first announced security package for
1 year ago
Childhood death rate falls, threats persist: UN report
Childhood death rate falls, threats persist: UN report

Childhood death rate falls, threats persist: UN report

The report warns that despite progress, the global effort to meet the UN’s 2030 goal of reducing preventable childhood deaths remains distant. The study highlighted the advances in medical science. The number
1 year ago
Russia says military plane crashes with 15 on board
Russia says military plane crashes with 15 on board

Russia says military plane crashes with 15 on board

Initial reports suggest there were no survivors after the Ilyushin Il-76 military cargo plane crashed in Russia’s Ivanovo region. Russia said one of its Il-76 military cargo planes crashed shortly after takeoff from
1 year ago
Germany: Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa workers go on strike
Germany: Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa workers go on strike

Germany: Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa workers go on strike

Labor action affected all Lufthansa departures from Frankfurt airport and railway operations nationwide. It is only the latest walkout to disrupt German transport services. Commuters and travelers in Germany faced fresh difficulties
1 year ago
Andrew Tate detained in Romania over UK sex charges
Andrew Tate detained in Romania over UK sex charges

Andrew Tate detained in Romania over UK sex charges

Online influencer Andrew Tate has been detained by Romanian authorities on charges of sexual aggression dating back to 2012-2015 in the UK. Tate’s PR team says he “categorically” denies the charges. Romanian
1 year ago
Israel-Hamas war: Ramadan begins as Gaza hunger worsens
Israel-Hamas war: Ramadan begins as Gaza hunger worsens

Israel-Hamas war: Ramadan begins as Gaza hunger worsens

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have begun Ramadan with food shortages across the territory getting steadily worse. A Spanish aid ship carrying 200 metric tons of supplies is set to sail from
1 year ago
The 31-year-old US citizen attacked two fellow tourists near the castle last year
The 31-year-old US citizen attacked two fellow tourists near the castle last year

Germany: US man gets life sentence for Neuschwanstein attack

A 31-year-old American has been convicted of murder, attempted murder and rape after he attacked two women near Germany’s famed Neuschwanstein castle. An American man on Monday was sentenced to life in
1 year ago
Chile's LATAM Airlines regularly operates flights between Sydney, Auckland and other major cities in South America
Chile's LATAM Airlines regularly operates flights between Sydney, Auckland and other major cities in South America

LATAM passengers injured after technical problem on flight

At least 50 people were reportedly injured when a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland experienced turbulence following a “technical event” in air. The flight landed safely in New Zealand according
1 year ago
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