World

Syrian and Jordanian army and intelligence chiefs meet over drug war along border

Army and security chiefs from Jordan and Syria met on Sunday to curb a growing drug trade along their mutual border that has seen deadly skirmishes, blamed mainly on pro-Iranian militias who hold sway in southern Syria.

July 24, 2023 2:00 pm
 

New Zealand

Dickason trial: Google searches about ‘overdosing children’

Murder-accused Lauren Dickason googled various methods of overdosing children in the two months before she killed her three little girls, a jury has heard today.

July 24, 2023 1:40 pm
 

World

US deeply concerned by India sexual assault case in viral videos

The United States said on Sunday it was deeply concerned by reports of viral videos showing two women paraded naked in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, a sexual assault case that enraged the country.

July 24, 2023 12:01 pm
 

World

Thai protesters show support for Pita after PM bid blocked

Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters in Thailand gathered on Sunday in a show of support for Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward party, after conservative opponents thwarted his latest attempt to become prime minister.

July 24, 2023 11:00 am
 

World

Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail

Clashes flared in parts of Sudan on the 100th day of the war on Sunday as mediation attempts by regional and international powers failed to find a path out of an increasingly intractable conflict.

July 24, 2023 10:47 am
 

World

Ukraine recaptured 50% of territory that Russia seized: Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that while Ukraine has recaptured half the territory that Russia initially seized in its invasion, Kyiv faced “a very hard fight” to win back more.

July 24, 2023 8:30 am
 

World

Nova Scotia wrestles with aftermath of devastating floods

The Atlantic Canada province of Nova Scotia began cleaning up after torrential rainfall caused devastating flooding, while the search continued for four people including two children who went missing during the deluge.

July 24, 2023 7:32 am
 

World

Rhodes wildfire forces thousands of evacuations

Thousands of tourists and residents fleeing wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes took refuge in schools and shelters, with many evacuated on private boats from beaches as flames threatened resorts and coastal villages.

July 24, 2023 6:23 am
 

World

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

A remarkable new exhibition showcasing contemporary African photography – looking at Africa’s past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent – has opened in London.

July 23, 2023 5:01 pm
 

World

 Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A man has been arrested in Mexico on suspicion of setting fire to a bar after he was kicked out, killing 11 people, officials say.

July 23, 2023 4:00 pm
 

World

Greece fires: Thousands flee homes and hotels on Rhodes as fires spread

Thousands of people have been evacuated from homes and hotels on the Greek island of Rhodes after wildfires engulfed large parts of the island.

July 23, 2023 3:31 pm
 

World

Spectre of far-right hangs over close-run polls

Spain heads to the polls on Sunday in a potentially close-run general election marked by ideological differences, the spectre of the far-right and irritation at being forced to vote during the summer holidays.

July 23, 2023 2:57 pm

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