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Houthi video shows the Yemeni rebels planted bombs on tanker now threatening Red Sea oil spill

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released footage showing that they boarded and intentionally set explosives aboard a Greek-flagged tanker that was earlier abandoned after they repeatedly attacked it, putting the Red Sea at risk of a major oil spill

Houthi video shows the Yemeni rebels planted bombs on tanker now threatening Red Sea oil spill
News|World

Ukraine says US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed. Here's what we know

A top Ukrainian pilot was killed when a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, just weeks after the long-awaited planes arrived in the country, a Ukrainian military source told CNN. The Ukrainian Defence Forces do not believe pilot error was behind the incident, the source added. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports.

Ukraine says US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed. Here's what we know
Europe|News|Political|World

EU's top diplomat ramps up pressure on Ukraine's backers to permit strikes on targets inside Russia

The European Union's top diplomat is pressing Ukraine’s international backers to lift restrictions on the use of weapons they provide so the country's armed forces can strike military targets inside Russia

EU's top diplomat ramps up pressure on Ukraine's backers to permit strikes on targets inside Russia
News|Science|World

Iran's uranium enrichment rolls on, key issues stalled, IAEA reports show

Iran's production of highly enriched uranium continues and it has not improved cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog despite a resolution demanding this at

Iran's uranium enrichment rolls on, key issues stalled, IAEA reports show
Europe|World

Putin to travel to Mongolia next week despite an ICC warrant for his arrest

The Kremlin says that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Mongolia next week despite the country being a member of the International Criminal Court

Putin to travel to Mongolia next week despite an ICC warrant for his arrest
News|World

Exclusive: Top Ukrainian pilot killed when US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed

Exclusive: Top Ukrainian pilot killed when US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed

Exclusive: Top Ukrainian pilot killed when US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed
MidEast|News|World

As the world focuses on Gaza, the West Bank has reached boiling point. Here’s what to know

As the world focuses on Gaza, the West Bank has reached boiling point. Here’s what to know

As the world focuses on Gaza, the West Bank has reached boiling point. Here’s what to know
News|World

Saudi Arabia changes senior military commanders

Saudi Arabia issued royal decrees announcing changes to the heads of its joint forces, navy and land forces, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia changes senior military commanders
Africa|Crime|News|World

Al Qaeda branch says it killed 300 fighters, not civilians, in Burkina Faso attack

An al Qaeda-linked group said it killed nearly 300 people in Saturday's devastating attack in north-central Burkina Faso, but said it targeted militia members linked to the

Al Qaeda branch says it killed 300 fighters, not civilians, in Burkina Faso attack
News|World

Ukraine's top commander says fighting on Pokrovsk front 'exceptionally tough'

Ukraine's top commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Thursday he spent several days on the eastern Pokrovsk front and described fighting there as "exceptionally tough".

Ukraine's top commander says fighting on Pokrovsk front 'exceptionally tough'
Crime|Europe|World

Germany tightens security, asylum policies after deadly festival stabbing

The German government on Thursday announced a proposed package of tighter security and asylum measures following a deadly stabbing spree linked to Islamic State

Germany tightens security, asylum policies after deadly festival stabbing
News|World

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, UN says

The U.N. nuclear watchdog says that Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels in defiance of international demands

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, UN says
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Iran's president orders investigation after activists alleged police tortured man to death

Iran’s president has ordered an investigation into the death of a man in custody after activists alleged he was tortured to death by police in the north of the country

Iran's president orders investigation after activists alleged police tortured man to death
News|Opinion|Political|World

Relatives of Israeli hostages try to cross into Gaza

Families of Israeli hostages being held in the Gaza Strip protested near the border on Thursday, demanding a deal to secure their release and at one point made a dash

Relatives of Israeli hostages try to cross into Gaza
News|Political|World

Ukraine F-16 crashes, pilot dies during Russian airstrikes, Kyiv says

An F-16 fighter jet used by Ukraine crashed on Monday, Kyiv's military said, the first such loss reported since the long-awaited arrival of the U.S.-made planes in the country was

Ukraine F-16 crashes, pilot dies during Russian airstrikes, Kyiv says
Health|News|Science|World

A baby in Gaza has a strain of polio linked to mistakes in eradication campaign, experts say

The baby in Gaza who was recently paralyzed by polio was infected with a mutated strain of the virus that vaccinated people shed in their waste

A baby in Gaza has a strain of polio linked to mistakes in eradication campaign, experts say
Environment|Europe|News|World

As salvage starts, no oil spilling from tanker set ablaze by Houthis in Red Sea

As salvage operations began on an abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker with deck fires still burning from Houthi rebel attacks, the

As salvage starts, no oil spilling from tanker set ablaze by Houthis in Red Sea
Economy|Food|World

Egypt's Sisi ordered huge wheat purchase fearing new supply crisis, sources say

Egypt's biggest ever wheat tender, nearly 20 times its usual size, stemmed from food security concerns sparked by an

Egypt's Sisi ordered huge wheat purchase fearing new supply crisis, sources say
MidEast|News|World

Israel says it killed Islamic Jihad commander in battle at mosque, as West Bank raid enters second day

Israel says it killed Islamic Jihad commander in battle at mosque, as West Bank raid enters second day

Israel says it killed Islamic Jihad commander in battle at mosque, as West Bank raid enters second day
Asia|News|World

Philippines 'adventurous actions' could cause incidents, China coast guard says

China's coast guard urged the Philippines on Thursday to stop sending missions to resupply a vessel near a contested shoal in the South China Sea, warning that such "adventurous

Philippines 'adventurous actions' could cause incidents, China coast guard says
News|World

Massacre survivors say history is repeating – with new perpetrators

Massacre survivors say history is repeating – with new perpetrators

Massacre survivors say history is repeating – with new perpetrators
Americas|Asia|News|World

US forces ready with a 'range of options' to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral says

A U.S. admiral says American forces are ready with a “range of options” to deal with increasing acts of aggression in the disputed South China Sea after consultations with treaty ally the Philippines

US forces ready with a 'range of options' to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral says
MidEast|News|Travel|World

Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise

Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.

Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise
News|Opinion|Political|World

Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim

New research suggests anti-Black racism plays a key role in conservative anti-DEI sentiment.

Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim
Africa|Economy|News|World

Libya's oil output falls more than half due to political standoff

More than half of Libya's oil production, or about 700,000 barrels per day, was offline on Thursday and exports were halted at several ports as a standoff

Libya's oil output falls more than half due to political standoff

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