Russia strikes Kyiv killing at least five as diplomatic visit ends
Russia conducted missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, killing at least five people and hitting a Ukrainian TV channel building, resuming strikes after a pause.
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Two Renoirs remain missing after theft of four masterpieces from French museum
Thieves stole four Renoir paintings from a French museum, with two artworks remaining missing. The theft represents a significant loss of cultural heritage and ongoing investigation.
Newly released files reveal NYC officials knew 9/11 air was toxic but told public it was safe
Newly released documents reveal NYC officials knew Manhattan air was toxic with asbestos after 9/11 but told residents it was safe, leading to thousands of illnesses and deaths exceeding the attack casualties.
Trump Honors 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther With Medal of Freedom
President Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, the volunteer firefighter and equity trader who saved 18 people at the World Trade Center on September 11 before being killed in the attacks.
14 smugglers on trial for deadliest Channel crossing disaster that killed 30
Fourteen suspected people smugglers went on trial in Paris for their role in November 2021's worst English Channel crossing disaster, where at least 30 migrants drowned when their overloaded dinghy capsized.
Russian drone strikes Ukrainian TV newsroom in Kyiv, killing five
A Russian drone struck a Ukrainian TV channel headquarters in Kyiv, killing at least five people and damaging the newsroom during a live broadcast. The attack violated a three-day ceasefire agreement coinciding with US envoy visits to the region.
Ukraine's prosecutor general resigns amid major corruption scandal
Ukraine's prosecutor general Ruslan Kravchenko resigned after anti-corruption agents raided his office, uncovering allegations that officials protected illegal call centres in exchange for millions in bribes.
US pushes Europe to sustain Ukraine support as allies pledge Patriot missiles
US Pentagon official urges European nations to maintain military aid to Ukraine, as the UK commits £100m for air defences and allies seek 300 Patriot missiles to counter Russian attacks.
Israel closes British consulate, bans MPs in escalating row over settlement sanctions
Israel ordered closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem and banned several UK MPs in retaliation for UK sanctions on illegal settlement goods and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's characterization of settler violence as ethnic cleansing.
EU and UK condemn glorification of war criminal Mladic at Belgrade funeral
The EU and UK expressed dismay over the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic in Belgrade, where thousands attended and he received military honors, prompting diplomatic protests.
Saudi Arabia and Houthis Edge Toward Renewed Conflict
Saudi Arabia reported dozens injured in attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militia and vowed retaliation, escalating tensions after a period of relative calm.
Documentos revelam que NY ocultou toxicidade do ar após 11 de Setembro
Novos documentos comprovam que autoridades de Nova York sabiam que o ar era tóxico após os ataques de 11 de Setembro, mas ocultaram essa informação do público. A fumaça tóxica já matou mais do que o dobro das vítimas dos próprios ataques.
Saudi Arabia retaliates as Houthis launch heaviest attack on oil sites in years
Saudi Arabia launched counterstrikes after Iran-backed Houthis conducted their heaviest attack in years on oil sites, marking a significant escalation in regional conflict.
Five decades after Mao's death, his political legacy continues to shape China
Five decades after Mao Zedong's death, China has transformed economically but his political legacies—party supremacy, centralized authoritarianism, and revolutionary governance methods—remain embedded in the system under Xi Jinping.
Two Renoir paintings remain missing after French Riviera museum heist
Two Renoir paintings remain missing following a heist at a French Riviera museum, though two of four stolen works have been recovered and authorities continue searching for the perpetrators.
Mladic funeral deepens Bosnia divide as election looms
Ratko Mladic's funeral in Belgrade, attended by Serbian officials, has sharply divided Bosnia and Herzegovina along ethnic lines and prompted Sarajevo to freeze diplomatic ties with Serbia ahead of October elections.
Saudi Arabia vows response after Houthi drone and missile attacks injure 73
Iran-backed Houthis attacked Saudi cities and energy facilities with dozens of drones and missiles, injuring 73 people and causing fires. Saudi Arabia vowed to respond to what it called a dangerous escalation.
Un vuelo Teherán-Saná reavivaría conflicto congelado en Yemen
Un vuelo Teherán-Saná desencadenó una escalada de ataques hutíes contra instalaciones petroleras y civiles saudíes, reactivando una guerra que parecía congelada y elevando tensiones regionales en Oriente Próximo.
Two Renoir paintings stolen in French museum heist; two recovered
Two Renoir paintings worth €9m each were stolen from a museum in southern France, with thieves abandoning two other works during their escape. The heist is part of a growing trend of organized art thefts targeting European museums.
Suspeito de matar filha de PMs em assalto em Salvador tinha antecedentes e estava solto
Suspeito de matar filha de policiais militares durante assalto em Salvador possui múltiplas passagens pela polícia e estava em liberdade desde 2020.
Landlord ignored warnings on faulty alarms before fire killed father and five children
A coroner's pre-inquest conference heard that a landlord ignored repeated warnings about improperly installed smoke alarms before a 2023 Queensland house fire killed a father and five children. No witnesses heard any alarms sound during the blaze.
Two Renoir paintings stolen in French Riviera museum heist
Thieves stole two paintings valued at €9 million from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer early Tuesday, abandoning two others as police gave chase. The theft reflects a broader trend of increasingly brazen art heists across Europe.
West Bank school fortified with barbed wire as settler violence surges
A Palestinian school in al-Mughayyir has been surrounded by barbed-wire fencing as parents seek protection from escalating Israeli settler attacks that have killed six people this year, including three pupils.
Rusia reanuda bombardeos sobre Kiev tras visita de emisarios de Trump, dejando al menos tres muertos
Rusia reanuda ataques aéreos masivos contra Kiev con misiles y drones después de una tregua de tres días coincidiendo con la visita de enviados de Trump, dejando al menos tres muertos.