Five skiers found dead near Swiss mountain
The bodies of five skiers have been found on a glacier near the Swiss mountain of Rimpfischhorn, police announced on Sunday. The bodies were found after two other skiers raised…
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Key cartel member with $1 million US bounty on his head is killed, says Mexican government
Jorge Humberto Figueroa Benítez, identified by the United States government as a key member of the “Los Chapitos” criminal organization, died during an operation aimed at capturing him in the…
Israeli hostage families blast security chief nominee over reported opposition to hostage deal
The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza blasted the newly-picked head of the Shin Bet security agency after he reportedly voiced opposition to hostage deals. According to Israel’s Channel…
A Gaza doctor went to work to save lives. Hours later, her children’s burned bodies arrived
Dr. Alaa al-Najjar left her ten children at home on Friday when she went to work in the emergency room at the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza. Hours later,…
Part of southern France suffers power cut with Cannes festival also impacted
The local French authority forthe Alpes-Maritimes region said on Saturday that part of thearea was suffering a major electricity outage, including thetown of Cannes which is currently hosting its annual…
Israel is facing unprecedented pressure from allies over its war on Gaza. Can they force it to change its ways?
After 19 months of pounding Gaza, Israel is now under growing pressure from unlikely quarters – some of its closest Western allies. Their patience has worn thin over Israel’s decision…
Russia attacks Ukrainian capital with missiles and drones, hours after prisoner swap begins
Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack overnight into Saturday, just hours after Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange. At least eight people…
US moves to ease sanctions on Syria after Trump pledge
The Trump administration issued orders Friday to begin easing sanctions on Syria, marking a major policy shift after US President Donald Trump pledged earlier this month to roll back the…
Mexican singer Julion Alvarez postpones Texas show after US visa allegedly revoked
A popular Mexican singer, Julión Álvarez, says he and his band have had to cancel a show in Texas on Saturday night after the singer’s visa to enter the United…
We’re ‘poker chips’: International Harvard students describe fear after Trump administration moves to revoke their enrollment
A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration’s ban on Friday, after the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college filed a suit in federal court. Harvard argued revocation of its certification…