At least 73 dead in Johannesburg building fire, authorities say
(JOHANNESBURG) -- Dozens of people were killed in a fire that engulfed a five-story building in central Johannesburg early Thursday, authorities said.
The blaze broke... Read More.
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Canada issues warning for LGBTQ travelers in the United States
(NEW YORK) -- Canada's travel advisory for visitors to the United States has been updated to warn LGBTQ travelers about laws and policies that... Read More.
Soldiers in Gabon declare coup after president wins reelection for third term
(DAKAR, Senegal) -- A group of soldiers declared a coup d'état in Gabon on Wednesday, claiming to have seized power from a president whose... Read More.
Rare video shows American Paul Whelan inside Russian prison
(NEW YORK) -- Russian state media has released rare footage showing Paul Whelan inside a notorious prison camp, providing the first publicly available video... Read More.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner Group leader killed in plane crash, buried in private funeral
(ST. PETERSBURG, Russia) -- Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was buried in a private funeral on Tuesday, his press service said, nearly a week after... Read More.
Pop singer arrested by Iran’s regime after releasing track dedicated to women
(LONDON) -- Mehdi Yarrahi, a prominent Iranian pop singer, was arrested by Iranian authorities on Monday after releasing a song celebrating the anniversary of... Read More.
Countries must provide a clean and healthy environment for children: UN
(NEW YORK) -- A United Nations committee strengthened a treaty on Monday on children's rights in their fight against climate change, according to new... Read More.
Three Marines killed in V-22 Osprey crash in Australia identified
(DARWIN, Australia) -- The Marine Corps on Monday identified the three Marines killed on Sunday when their Osprey aircraft crashed during a training exercise... Read More.
DNA confirms Wagner Group leader among crash victims, Russian officials say
(LONDON and AMSTERDAM) -- Remains found after Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private plane crashed last week were confirmed by genetic testing to be those of the... Read More.
3 dead as Marine helicopter crashes in Australia during training, officials say
(DARWIN, Australia) -- At least three U.S. military personnel were killed on Sunday when a Marine helicopter crashed during a training exercise off the northern... Read More.
Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
(NEW YORK) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's "special military operation" into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to... Read More.
Bomb likely the cause of explosion that downed Wagner leader Prigozhin’s plane, US officials say
(KUZHENKINO, Russia) -- The explosion that downed a plane carrying Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and nine others in Russia was likely caused by... Read More.
