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Iranian jet fuel keeps Myanmar bombers flying
Gavin Finch and Devjyot Ghoshal, Reuters, Published on 27/01/2026
» The first bomb to strike the remote village of Vanha in western Myanmar came from a junta warplane. It hit the only school in the hamlet, near the frontline of the civil war. The second came from a drone minutes later.
Hundreds of ‘ICE Out’ rallies planned across US
Reuters, Published on 10/01/2026
» MINNEAPOLIS - Civil liberties and migrant-rights groups called for nationwide rallies on Saturday to protest against the fatal shooting of an activist in Minnesota by a US immigration agent, as state authorities opened their own investigation of the killing.
Minneapolis asks to join probe into woman's killing by immigration officer
AFP, Published on 10/01/2026
» MINNEAPOLIS - The mayor of Minneapolis on Friday called for state investigators to be allowed to join the federal probe into the killing of a US woman by immigration enforcement, accusing President Donald Trump's administration of prejudging the case.
Engine fell off US cargo plane before deadly crash: officials
AFP, Published on 06/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - The death toll from a cargo plane crash in the southern US state of Kentucky rose to 11 on Wednesday, with investigators saying the accident was caused by one of the engines catching fire and detaching during takeoff.
At least 7 dead after UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport
AFP, Published on 05/11/2025
» WASHINGTON — At least seven people died and several more were injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Tuesday from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, exploding into flames as it crashed into businesses adjacent to the airport.
UK welcomes king's move to strip Andrew of royal titles
AFP, Published on 31/10/2025
» LONDON - King Charles III's historic decision to strip his brother Andrew of his royal titles and effectively exile him won widespread backing Friday, but failed to calm calls for further action and greater oversight of the monarchy.
‘Open all Gaza crossings to let in aid,’ say UN and Red Cross
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» GENEVA - The United Nations and the Red Cross called on Tuesday for all crossings into Gaza to be opened to allow desperately needed aid into the Israeli-blockaded Palestinian territory.
Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages but sets conditions
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/10/2025
» GAZA — Hamas agreed to release the last of the hostages from its 2023 attack on Israel but said the rest of a US peace plan would be subject to negotiation, a stance that offered uncertain hopes for an end to the conflict in Gaza.
Elderly Britons back in UK after Taliban release
AFP, Published on 20/09/2025
» LONDON - An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK on Saturday.
Trump to visit flood-ravaged Texas amid scrutiny
AFP, Published on 11/07/2025
» HOUSTON - US President Donald Trump was set to visit Texas on Friday as questions mounted over the response to flash floods that have left at least 120 people dead, including dozens of children.