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War-ravaged Sudan battles cholera outbreak

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 08:36
Increasing cases reported of deadly bacterial disease spread through contaminated water amid heavy rains.

Bus crash in Iran kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 07:32
Accident in central province of Yazd was blamed on a defective braking system, according to preliminary police probe.

What has caused the cholera outbreak in Sudan?

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 07:04
At least 22 people have died from cholera in Sudan after heavy rainfall contaminated drinking water.

Ukraine adopts ‘historic’ law to ban Moscow-linked Orthodox Church

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 05:59
Kyiv has accused the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of complicity in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Barack Obama takes stage for Kamala Harris at Democratic convention

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:55
Former US president lays out 'what's at stake' and why Harris-Walz should lead the country.

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with US police on second night of DNC

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:54
Police lead away several demonstrators after a standoff outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago.

Putin inspects troops with Kadyrov on first Chechnya visit since 2011

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:21
The Russian president heaps praise on Chechen fighters due to head to Ukraine to support the full-scale invasion.

OpenAI strikes deal to use content from The New Yorker, Vogue, Vanity Fair

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 02:46
AI startup's announcement follows similar deals with The Financial Times, the Associated Press and News Corp.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 908

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 02:10
As the war enters its 908th day, these are the main developments.

Trump Media shares hit record low as race tightens for former US president

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 22:35
The stock is seen by some retail traders as a bet on whether Trump would win a second term as US president.

Canada refuses to comment on US sale of Canadian-made weapons to Israel

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 22:33
Rights advocates say Canada is not being transparent and has failed to take danger of arms exports to Israel seriously.

Divers search Sicily yacht wreck with UK tech boss among the six missing

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 21:02
British tycoon Mike Lynch was among the 22 onboard, celebrating his recent acquittal on fraud charges in the US.

Manhunt in Kenya after suspected serial killer escapes prison

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:44
A manhunt is underway in Kenya for a suspected serial killer who escaped from police custody in Nairobi.

What are the prospects for a Gaza ceasefire deal?

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:39
Israeli forces continue attacks as attention moves to talks in Egypt.

What is the Gaza ceasefire ‘bridging proposal’ and will it work?

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:32
US calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire 'bridging proposal', but the Palestinian group says it only serves the Israelis.

Young children among those killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza market

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:24
Video from the immediate aftermath of an Israeli air strike on a market in Deir el-Balah, Gaza shows young victims.

EU lists lower tariff on China-made Teslas as it revises duties

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:12
Tesla asked for another look at its initial duty, saying it receives lower subsidies than its Chinese competitors.

World’s oldest person Maria Branyas dies in Spain aged 117

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 20:04
A resident of Spain's Catalonia, Branyas lived through two world wars and numerous events of historical importance.

‘Empty words’: Advocates say Biden’s Gaza ceasefire nod at DNC falls short

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 19:21
US president says Palestinian rights demonstrators outside the party convention in Chicago 'have a point'.

Israel strikes market and school in Gaza, killing at least 20 Palestinians

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 19:02
At least eight killed in Deir el-Balah market, hours after yet another school attack kills 12 displaced Palestinians.

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