LIVE: Ukraine and Russia launch drone strikes during US-led peace talks
Tit-for-tat strikes overnight as Russia accuses European nations of trying to scupper US-backed ceasefire negotiations.
US will charge non-residents $100 to visit its most popular national parks
US will charge non-residents $100 to visit its most popular national parks The spike in fees for non-US residents comes as the National Park Service budget faces potential cuts next…
Southern Thailand floods kill 13, leave thousands stranded
Southern Thailand floods kill 13, leave thousands stranded The floods have left thousands of people stranded and large areas under water in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia. A drone view…
Protesters worldwide demand end to violence against women
In Pictures Protesters worldwide demand end to violence against women The UN finds home most dangerous place for women, with about 50,000 of them killed by partners or family last…
At least 10 people killed in Indonesia floods, landslides
At least 10 people killed in Indonesia floods, landslides Rescuers in Sumatra are racing to find survivors after floods and landslides killed at least 10 people. A rescue team evacuates…
Trump says China’s Xi Jinping agreed to accelerate purchases of US goods
Trump says China’s Xi Jinping agreed to accelerate purchases of US goods China’s Foreign Ministry said Trump initiated call with Xi Jinping and that communication was crucial for developing stable…
New Zealand mother jailed for life over ‘suitcase murders’ of her children
New Zealand mother jailed for life over ‘suitcase murders’ of her children Hakyung Lee gets life sentence with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for murdering her two children…
Italy adds ‘femicide’ to the criminal code to curb violence against women
Italy adds ‘femicide’ to the criminal code to curb violence against women Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has supported a bill to punish ‘femicide’ with life imprisonment. Women hold banners…
Indonesia’s Jakarta now the world’s largest city, Tokyo falls to third: UN
Indonesia’s Jakarta now the world’s largest city, Tokyo falls to third: UN Nine of the top 10 mega-cities are in Asia, with Bangladesh’s Dhaka projected to be the world’s largest…
Cuba condemns ‘aggressive’ US stance towards Venezuela as tensions rise
Cuba condemns ‘aggressive’ US stance towards Venezuela as tensions rise Cuba has accused the US of preparing a violent intervention in Venezuela as Washington expands its military presence and considers…