Thai woman freed after hours of being strangled by a python
A Thai woman has been rescued by police after being strangled by a python for more than two hours. The python then wrapped itself around her until she fell to…
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Ukraine’s energy supply faces ‘sternest test yet’ as war grinds toward third winter
Ukraine’s electricity supply risks “severe disruptions” this winter, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned, urging Kyiv’s allies to help address the country’s energy security. Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine’s…
Harrods ‘utterly appalled’ by allegations that former owner Mohamed Al Fayed raped staff
The high-end London department store, Harrods, said Thursday that it is “utterly appalled” by allegations of abuse – including rape – perpetrated by its former owner, the late billionaire Mohamed Al…
Wireless device explosions latest in long line of suspected Israeli ‘black ops’
The suspected attacks against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah are the latest in a series of covert operations that Israel’s government refuses to acknowledge but which are alleged to have…
Israel has signaled readiness for war with Hezbollah after twin explosive attacks. Here’s what we know
Lebanon is reeling after facing deadly back-to-back attacks targeting Hezbollah members – with pagers simultaneously exploding across the country on Tuesday, then walkie-talkies detonating in a similar fashion on Wednesday. Panic, fear…
Schoolboy, 10, killed in new China stabbing attack near Japanese school
A 10-year-old boy attending a Japanese school in southern China has died after being stabbed on his way to class on Wednesday, according to Tokyo’s foreign minister, in the second…
Australian police infiltrate encrypted messaging app Ghost and arrest dozens
Australian police said Wednesday they have infiltrated Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals, leading to dozens of arrests. The app’s alleged administrator, Jay Je Yoon Jung, 32, appeared…
UN members vote to demand Israel end occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months
United Nations members voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to demand that Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months. The resolution was adopted in the UN General Assembly after…
In Venezuela, AI news anchors aren’t replacing journalists. They’re protecting them
“Hello,” says the news presenter, as she effortlessly switches from Spanish to English to give her audience a summary of the day’s biggest stories. With her clear intonation, smart appearance,…
Ukraine claims to have destroyed large Russian ammunition depot in overnight drone attack
The Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian defense ministry-operated warehouse in the city of Toropets, which was storing Iskander tactical missile systems, Tochka-U tactical missile systems, guided aerial bombs and artillery…