How Donald Trump came back from the political abyss

3 weeks ago

Anthony Zurcher, BBC News, November 2 — When Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden in 2020, it seemed to be the death knell of his political career. His first...

Israel pummels Lebanon and Gaza, killing dozens in fresh waves of airstrikes

3 weeks ago

BEIRUT (AP) — Israel launched dozens of intense airstrikes across Lebanon’s northeastern farming villages on Friday, killing at least 52 people and wounding scores more, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported. In central...

Death toll from Spanish floods climbs to 205

3 weeks ago

CHIVA, Spain. (AP) — The death toll from historic flash floods in Spain climbed to least 205 people Friday, with many more believed to be missing, as the initial shock gave way...

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives

3 weeks ago

BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain (AP) — Crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings Thursday as residents salvaged what they could from their ruined homes following monstrous flash...

At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain

3 weeks ago

UTIEL, Spain (AP) — Flash floods in Spain turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed at least 95 people in the worst natural disaster to hit...

At least 13 dead in flash floods in Spain

4 weeks ago

Madrid, October 30 — At least 13 people are known to have died after torrential rain caused flash floods in south-eastern Spain, police say. The country has been badly...

North Korea sends foreign minister to Russia as its troops train to fight against Ukraine

4 weeks ago

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Tuesday its top diplomat is visiting Russia, in another sign of their deepening relations as rival South Korea and Western nations say...

Canada alleges Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered campaign targeting Sikh separatists

4 weeks ago

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — A Canadian official alleged Tuesday that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered a campaign of violence, intimidation and intelligence-gathering targeting Sikh separatists inside Canada. Deputy Foreign...

US calls deadly Israeli air strike 'horrifying'

4 weeks ago

BBC News, October 30 — At least 93 people are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, the Hamas-run health...

Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris

4 weeks ago

NEW YORK (AP) — In the shadow of the White House, seven days before the final votes of the 2024 election are cast, Kamala Harris vowed to put country over party and...

Mount Fuji breaks records as it remains snowless for longer than ever before

4 weeks ago

A file photo of Mount Fuji seen without snow in September last year. (Getty Images) Tokyo, October 29 — Mount Fuji is still without snow, making it the latest...

Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills 34

4 weeks ago

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 34 people early Tuesday, more than...

Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley

4 weeks ago

The Bekaa Valley, seen here last week, is a Hezbollah stronghold. (Getty Images) Beirut, October 29 — At least 60 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon's...

Philippines' Duterte admits to drug war 'death squad'

4 weeks ago

Duterte tells the Senate, "I hate drugs, make no mistake about it". (Getty Images) Manila, October 29 — Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has admitted that he kept a...

Gaza aid fears as Israel bans UN Palestinian refugee agency

4 weeks ago

BBC News, October 29 — Israel's parliament has voted to pass legislation banning the UN's Palestinian refugee agency (Unrwa) from operating within Israel and Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem, within three months. ...