US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and […]
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Putin says there is no point meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war
Zelensky sent an open letter on Thursday calling for direct negotiations with Putin, writing that it was “wrong to simply
Norway’s crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says
The princess, who married Crown Prince Haakon in 2001, has been battling the illness while facing revelations about her association
Everest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and 'chewing ice'
Dawa Sherpa was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world’s tallest mountain and spoke
Nasa tells ISS astronauts to shelter during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard. Source link
Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple
There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes
Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup
It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations. Source link
Ireland issues travel bans for two Israeli ministers
The bans for Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are confirmed by the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin. Source link
Fally Ipupa’s pride at being given top honour by DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi
“This path has never been mine alone. It belongs to an entire people,” Fally Ipupa told fans afterwards on social
China cracks down on soft porn, violence and materialism in viral micro dramas
Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content. Source link