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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 710

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 12:06
As the war enters its 710th day, these are the main developments.

Gare de Lyon knife attack: 3 injured in Paris train station stabbing spree

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 11:50
Attacker detained after seriously wounding one person and lightly injuring two others; motive unclear.

‘Strategic error’: Iran condemns US attacks on Iraq, Syria

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 11:47
Iran says overnight US strikes are 'violations of the sovereignty and territorial integrity' of the two countries.

Gaza and the dilemmas of genocide scholars

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 11:28
Increasing partisanship in Genocide Studies threatens the field itself, as well as the very act of genocide prevention.

‘Jump without thinking’: The parkour runners reclaiming Algiers

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 11:06
A growing community in Algeria's capital is taking up the daring urban sport, and forming strong bonds in the process.

Iraq says 16 people, including civilians, killed in ‘new US aggression’

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 10:24
In response, Iran-aligned groups say they have attacked US bases in Syria as well as western and northern Iraq.

Turkey appoints Fatih Karahan as new central bank chief after Erkan resigns

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 10:23
The appointment comes a few hours after the resignation of Hafize Gaye Erkan citing a media scandal.

Rural Kenyans power West’s AI revolution. Now they want more

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 09:30
Labelling data for international AI companies has become a hustle for young Kenyans. Now, they dream of designing too.

How Israel’s flooding of Gaza’s tunnels will impact freshwater supply

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 09:29
Pumping of seawater will contaminate underground freshwater and ruin the conditions of life in Gaza, experts say.

Chile declares state of emergency over raging forest fires

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 08:24
At least 10 people have died and the blaze in the tourist region of Valparaiso has forced many to flee their homes.

Shooting war: Gaza’s visual storytellers under ‘blatant’ attack

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 08:10
The strip's photojournalists, videographers and camera operators are paying the ultimate price for their work.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 120

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 07:38
US says it hit more than 85 Iran-linked targets in Syria, Iraq in retaliation for attack that killed American soldiers.

Pakistan elections 2024: Which are the major political parties?

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 06:39
From the left to the right, mapping the major stakeholders in the general election on February 8.

Carl Weathers, star of Predator and Rocky films, dies at 76

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 03:05
Former co-stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone pay tribute to NFL linebacker-turned-actor.

Myanmar’s rebels see unity as key to victory over weakened military rulers

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 02:58
An alliance of ethnic forces has gained much ground in military-ruled Myanmar, but some fear the movement may splinter.

South Korea pull off heist to beat Australia 2-1 in Asian Cup 2023

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 22:57
The Taegeuk Warriors stage another late comeback to beat the Socceroos and keep their Asian Cup title hopes alive.

US launches strikes in response to attack that killed troops in Jordan

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 22:33
US military struck more than 85 Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria after three US soldiers were killed on Sunday.

On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring in the US

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 21:38
More than 40,000 people gathered to see the Pennsylvania prognosticator as part of a tradition dating back to 1887.

Photos: South Korea beat Australia 2-1 to reach semifinals

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 21:23
A sensational free kick in overtime from Son Heung-min sends South Korea to the semifinal to play Jordan on Tuesday.

Centuries-old mosque razed in Indian capital

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 20:39
Worshippers from a New Delhi mosque are shocked over the destruction of the centuries-old structure.

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