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Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires
The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.
South Africa dump site collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
The authorities are searching for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble.
Houthis kill three in first deadly attack since start of Iran war - reports
The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.
Sweden slams Spain over migrant amnesty
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Spain’s migrant amnesty risks a new crisis amid an EU rift over Ceuta Read Full Article at RT.com
Why the Pacific Islands Forum Should Watch Taiwan’s East Coast
The waters east of Taiwan sit within a strategically integrated maritime space stretching from Northeast Asia, through Micronesia and Melanesia, to Polynesia.
Ethiopia drone strike in north kills three, Tigray sources say
The sources say a school, on a holiday break, was hit but the federal government has not commented.
Russia’s Central Bank Proposes Framework for Publicly Trading Major Cryptocurrencies
The proposal would allow investors to trade Bitcoin, Ether and Tether on official Russian exchanges, establishing a regulated infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading set to take…
Symbolic Concessions, No Implementation: Myanmar’s Promises of Rohingya Repatriation
Myanmar’s latest pledge to repatriate 300,000 Rohingya refugees cannot be viewed as a credible commitment. It’s yet another iteration of a well-established diplomatic pattern.
The Mecca Pact and America’s Reduced Leverage in West Asia
Erosion of U.S. influence could, in the long run, impact arms sales, the negotiation of military basing rights, and the management of regional crises.
Russian lawmaker Vitaly Milonov claims he killed people while fighting in Ukraine
State Duma Deputy Vitaly Milonov, a member of the ruling United Russia party, told blogger Amiran Sardarov in an interview that he had killed people during the Russia–Ukraine war.
The big questions in Luigi Mangione case as he returns to court
His trial is a month away and his lawyers have yet to signal their defence, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.
Putin Pardons Former U.S. Marine Imprisoned in Russia – Reuters
U.S. officials said Robert Gilman would be transported on a State Department plane from Russia to Washington Dulles Airport.
1 year in, National Guard became a part of D.C. life. And, deadly quake hits Colombia
Today marks one year since the National Guard was deployed to the nation's capital. Here's what has happened since. And, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake leaves more than 100 people dea…
What to know about Trump's Patriot Games for high school athletes
Two teenagers from each state are competing as part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
The US tried to stop cartel money-laundering. It devastated mom-and-pop businesses instead
Small businesses pay hidden toll after money-transfer rule change to curb illicit activities near the US-Mexico borderLast April, the Trump administration rolled out its latest to…
Drought, water rationing and dry rivers: our water crisis is here | Peter Gleick
It doesn’t have to be this way. We know what needs to be doneDisturbing news about our water resources is now constant and unrelenting. In just the past few weeks, media have repo…
Hotel prices in Europe jump before total solar eclipse
Rooms in Icelandic capital Reykjavík cost double usual rate and Spain also enjoying strong bookingsEurope’s total solar eclipse: the best place to see itHotel prices have surged i…
Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
Verdict relates to atrocities committed during the country’s 14-year civil war in which about 500,000 people diedA Syrian court has sentenced the country’s former president Bashar…
The secret economics inside the new Planet Money board game
From Nobel Prize-winning research to the Laffer Curve, Scabby the Rat, Veblen's peacock, and more — the economic ideas and inside jokes hiding throughout Planet Money's new board …
Scores dead in Colombia after powerful earthquake strikes west of country
Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and PereiraMore than 100 people died after a powerful earthquake struck wes…
Watch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake
At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court sentenced Assad along with his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a millio…
A midwife crosses 'maternity deserts' to make a difference for Black moms and babies
New research from the March of Dimes says more than half of U.S. counties have no labor and delivery hospitals. One Black midwife tries to make a difference for moms in Alabama.