Alleged killer of Ugandan Olympian dies from burns, hospital says
The former partner of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who is accused of killing her by dousing her in petrol and setting her on fire, has died from burns sustained during…
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Ukraine strikes Moscow in biggest drone attack to date
Ukraine struck the Moscow region on Tuesday in its biggest drone attack so far on the Russian capital, killing at least one woman, wrecking dozens of homes and forcing around…
Singaporean man ordered to repay tens of millions in debt to Australian casino
A Singaporean man has been ordered to repay more than 38 million Australian dollars ($25.7 million) after he lost big during a gambling spree at an Australian casino over the…
US and Chinese commanders hold rare talks to dial down risk of ‘miscalculation’
American and Chinese military commanders spoke in a long-anticipated call Tuesday as the two powers seek to manage their intensifying rivalry in a contentious Asia-Pacific region – and repair lines…
Israel strikes humanitarian area in Gaza
Many are feared killed and wounded after Israeli forces struck a humanitarian zone created to shelter displaced people in southern Gaza, in what Israel said was an attack on Hamas…
Gaza hostage families urge Trump and Harris to bring Americans home
Ahead of a key US presidential debate this week, families of several American hostages held in Gaza are calling on US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to offer…
Israeli forces detain a United Nations convoy in Gaza
The Israeli military has detained a convoy of United Nations vehicles in northern Gaza, according to a statement. The Israel Defense Forces were acting “following intelligence that a number of…
At least 21 killed in airstrike on Sudanese market as civil war rages
An airstrike targeting civilian areas in southeastern Sudan has left more than 20 people dead and dozens of others wounded, authorities in the embattled Sennar state said, as civil war…
Catherine, Princess of Wales, ‘doing what I can to stay cancer free’ after finishing chemotherapy
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has said she has completed her chemotherapy and is “doing what I can to stay cancer free,” as she plans to return gradually to public life…
‘Russian spy’ whale probably died after stick became lodged in its mouth, police say
A beluga whale discovered with a harness strapped around its neck in Norwegian waters five years ago – and found dead on August 31 – had a stick stuck in its mouth and its death was…