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Lebanon detains Assad-era general and weighs his handover to Syria over alleged crimes

Lebanese authorities have detained a former senior Syrian military officer who commanded an army division under ousted President Bashar Assad

Thousands evacuated as huge wildfire spreads in Canada

A fast-moving wildfire has swept through western Canada, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

Where in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?

When, where and how to get the optimal view of the first solar eclipse to be visible across the country this centuryFor the first time this century, people across the UK will be able to see an almost total solar eclipse in the evening sky on Wednesday.A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun’s light either partially or fully. This year, people in t...

UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties

Gulf and Arab governments condemn Iran over missile strike on Emirati tanker.

Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Masrour Barzani denies any 'pressure' to enter the Iran war despite over 1,000 attacks.

Iran targeted tanker, says UAE, as Tehran says Hormuz deal with Oman close

The United Arab Emirates on Saturday said Iran had targeted a tanker belonging to the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge users for passage, which the US fiercely opposes, and is in talks with nearby Oman over arrangements for the strait’s future management. The UAE...

Nicola Sturgeon ‘has not spoken to’ estranged husband, Peter Murrell, since he was jailed

Scotland’s former first minister says she will not visit Murrell in prison, where he is serving five-year sentence for embezzling SNP fundsNicola Surgeon has said she will not visit her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, in prison, has stopped speaking to him and views herself as a “mug” for worrying about his wellbeing and mental health earlier this year.During a podcast recording at the Edinburgh...

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign defense pact as Iran repeats that Hormuz deal is close

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a historic joint defense pact, establishing their mutual support in case of an attack. Meanwhile, Iran said again that it is finalizing a deal to co-manage the Strait of Hormuz with Oman.

ICE rolls out body cameras, but policy lets agency decide which footage goes public

U.S. pledges $1 billion to Colombia as new right-wing president takes office

Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire lawyer with a taste for spectacle, took office Friday.

Dinosaur bone found in 1999 finally identified as 3-metre species after 27 years

Florida's millions of dumped tyres are still being cleaned up 50 years later

Florida is set to embark on an ambitious initiative to clear millions of old tires that were dumped offshore decades ago. Initially forming an artificial reef, these tires have since led to significant damage to natural coral ecosystems. Present surveys indicate that over half a million tires still litter thousands of acres.

China dominates 80% of tungsten market; Nevada discovery faces NASA mining block

Lionel Messi’s father dies aged 68 after a long illness

Jorge Messi died at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of ⁠Rosario, according to his family.

New York authorities warn about gold bar scam targeting older adults

State’s attorney general says scammers have made off with more than $100m in past two yearsScammers in New York have been using gold bars to steal money from victims, primarily older adults, and made off with more than $100m over the past two years, the state’s attorney general announced on Friday.The scheme starts with victims receiving a fake pop-up message that states their computer or financia...

New York authorities warn about gold bar scam targeting seniors

State’s attorney general says scammers have made off with more than $100m in past two yearsScammers in New York have been using gold bars to steal money from victims, primarily seniors, and made off with more than $100m over the past two years, the state’s attorney general announced on Friday.The scheme starts with victims receiving a fake pop-up message that states their computer or financial acc...

北日本と東日本中心 9日も大気の状態が非常に不安定の見込み

8日は北日本から西日本にかけての広い範囲で大気の状態が非常に不安定になり、「記録的短時間大雨」の気象防災速報があわせて7回発表されるなど局地的な大雨となりました。9日も大気の状態が非常に不安定になる見込みで、低い土地の浸水や急な川の増水などに十分注意が必要です。

War on Iran: Phase II: Day 28

Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact draws mixed reactions, as Iran and Oman agree a Hormuz security framework.

Serbia's Vučić sends signal to Brussels and Moscow by hosting Zelenskyy with pomp and circumstance

The talks between Zelenskyy and Vučić come as Russia's war against Ukraine once again intensifies. Despite Serbia’s historical ties to Russia, its bid to join the EU now seems to have taken the lead in considerations.

愛知県内で水難事故相次ぐ 2人死亡

8日、愛知県内の海と川で水難事故が相次ぎ、2人が死亡しました。

Jason Arday denies plagiarism claims; Cambridge reviews his appointment process

Man, 26, arrested in Rotterdam after two injured in 'random' stabbing spree

"A single suspect, who is believed to have been travelling by car, is involved in the stabbings," Dutch police said in a post on social media.

How Beijing’s hypersonic ‘carrier killers’ could distract US forces in a Taiwan conflict

The advancement and diversification of Beijing’s anti-ship missile platforms have bolstered its denial capabilities in the first island chain and could divert US and allied navies from warfare in a Taiwan Strait contingency, according to analysts. Last week, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV released a video of a Type 052D destroyer firing a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from its vertical launch...

How China’s hypersonic ‘carrier killers’ could distract US forces in a Taiwan conflict

The advancement and diversification of Beijing’s anti-ship missile platforms have bolstered its denial capabilities in the first island chain and could divert US and allied navies from warfare in a Taiwan Strait contingency, according to analysts. Last week, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV released a video of a Type 052D destroyer firing a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from its vertical launch...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino denies claims UEFA paid off alleged lover

However, UEFA says a 'departure payment' was made to a female employee when Infantino was the body's general-secretary.