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Zelenskyy acknowledges push into Russia to put ‘pressure on the aggressor’
Russian Ministry of Defense/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged for the first time that his country’s military is conducting a cross-border offensive inside Russia. The Ukrainian military was progressing in [Read More…]
No survivors after plane carrying 62 people crashes in Brazil, authorities say
Aline Salvi (CASCAVEL, Brazil) — There are no survivors after a Voepass flight carrying 62 people crashed in Brazil on Friday, according to authorities. The passenger plane was traveling from Cascavel, Brazil, and was bound [Read More…]
Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF soldiers accused of abusing Palestinians denied release
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the Israel-Hamas war continues, tensions are escalating after the assassinations of two Hamas and Hezbollah leaders this week. Here’s how the news is developing: Palestinian death toll climbs to [Read More…]
Israel-Gaza live updates: 59% of Gaza buildings destroyed, analysis shows
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the Israel-Hamas war continues, tensions are escalating after the assassinations of two Hamas and Hezbollah leaders this week. Here’s how the news is developing: IDF soldiers accused of abusing [Read More…]
Ukraine continues major incursion into Russia, with reports of advances amid heavy fighting
Russian Defence Ministry/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — Ukrainian forces are continuing to advance deeper into Russia’s Kursk region, expanding their area of control on the third day of their major incursion, with the situation [Read More…]
2024 on track to become Earth’s warmest year on record despite slight global temperature drop: Copernicus
NurPhoto/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — For the first time in more than a year, the planet did not set a new monthly global temperature record. However, Earth did experience its two warmest days on record [Read More…]
Taylor Swift concert terror plot suspect sought to kill self and ‘as many people as possible,’ officials say
Thomas Kronsteiner/Getty Images (VIENNA, Austria) — Bomb-making materials were found in the home of one of two people suspected of planning a terror attack on upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Austria, authorities said, adding that [Read More…]
7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes coast of Japan
Getty Images – STOCK/chrispecoraro (LONDON) — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has rocked the coast of southern Japan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter of the earthquake is just [Read More…]
Taylor Swift concert terror plot suspect had chemical substances, technical devices at his home: Officials
Thomas Kronsteiner/Getty Images (VIENNA, Austria) — Chemical substances and technical devices were found at the house of a 19-year-old Austrian suspected of planning an attack on upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria, the public [Read More…]
Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled after 2 arrested for planning ISIS-inspired terror plot
Thomas Niedermueller/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management (VIENNA, Austria) — Taylor Swift’s three concerts in Vienna this week have been canceled after two suspects were arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack, authorities said. “We [Read More…]
Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled after 2 arrested for planning terror plot
Thomas Niedermueller/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management (VIENNA, Austria) — Taylor Swift’s three concerts in Vienna this week have been canceled after two suspects were arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack, authorities said. “We [Read More…]
What sparked the recent violent protests in the United Kingdom?
Christopher Furlong/Getty Images (LONDON) — A man wrapped in a red-and-white English flag raised his hand in a Nazi salute in the town center of Leicester, England, as a line of police officers looked on [Read More…]
2 arrested for planning terror plot at Taylor Swift show in Vienna: Police
Thomas Niedermueller/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management (VIENNA, Austria) — Security measures have been increased for Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna, Austria, this week after two suspects were arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack, [Read More…]
Ukraine launches attack into Russia, marking biggest incursion since war began
pop_jop/Getty Images (LONDON) — Ukraine has launched a major attack with Ukrainian troops into Russia, in what appears to be its biggest and most serious incursion into the country since Moscow’s full-scale invasion began in [Read More…]
German hotel partially collapses, killing one and trapping eight, police say
Perry Gerenday/Getty Images (LONDON) — At least one person was killed and eight others remained trapped Wednesday after a hotel partially collapsed near the banks of the Mosel River in western Germany, police said. Police [Read More…]
Cooler regions could see ‘boom’ in tick populations due to climate change, researchers say
rbkomar/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Tick populations could see a “boom” in traditionally cooler regions should global temperatures continue to rise, possibly increasing the likelihood of the spread of tick-borne diseases, according to new research. [Read More…]
Seven US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraqi base, officials say
CT757fan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Seven U.S. personnel were injured following a suspected rocket attack Monday against U.S. and Coalition forces at Al-Assad Air Base in western Iraq, U.S. officials said. Five U.S. service members and [Read More…]
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire over border
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the Israel-Hamas war continues, tensions are escalating after the assassinations of two Hamas and Hezbollah leaders this week. Here’s how the news is developing: Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire, killing [Read More…]
US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraqi base: DOD
CT757fan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Several U.S. personnel were injured following a suspected rocket attack Monday against U.S. and Coalition forces at Al-Assad Air Base in western Iraq, a Department of Defense spokesperson told ABC News. [Read More…]
Arctic fossils indicate ice shelf is not as stable as previously thought, scientists say
In this aerial view melting icebergs crowd the Ilulissat Icefjord near the mouth to Disko Bay on July 16, 2024 near Ilulissat, Greenland. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Scientists are warning of a catastrophic [Read More…]