Man rams pedestrians and stabs shoppers at mall in deadly attack
A man in a South Korean commuter town rammed his car into passers-by then got out and stabbed others, killing one person and injuring 13 (Source: Yonhap News Television via Reuters)A man in South Korea rammed a car into a pedestrian before getting out and stabbing multiple people in a shopping mall, killing one and...
US Embassy in Niger partially evacuated after military takeover, Blinken says
Demonstrators, rebels and loyalist militants clash while people celebrate the ousting of the country's president as some protesters looted the ruling party's headquarters. (SOURCE: Reuters)Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced late Wednesday that the State Department had ordered a temporary departure of non-emergency personnel and eligible family members from Niger from the U.S. embassy...
UK police face backlash over handling of anti-monarchy protests, government minister defends force’s actions
A senior UK government minister has defended the actions of the Metropolitan Police during the anti-monarchy protests in London on Saturday, saying officers had to make “tough calls” during the coronation of King Charles III in a day which saw 52 arrests.It comes after the much-maligned Metropolitan Police force faced criticism for what many said was a...
Why is Camilla being crowned and will she be called ‘Queen’?
ldLive TVFOLLOW LIVE UPDATESKing Charles III crowned in historic coronation ceremonyWhy is Camilla being crowned and will she be called ‘Queen’?By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNNUpdated 8:19 AM EDT, Sat May 6, 2023Watch archbishop formally crown Queen Camilla02:08 - Source: CNNWatch archbishop formally crown Queen...
North Korea ignores South’s phone calls 5 days in a row, likely protesting US military drills
North Korea has cut off regular communications with its southern counterpart for the fifth day in a row.South Korean government officials announced Friday that its northern neighbor has failed to respond via the two-way military liaison line normally used twice a day.Since then, the North Korean government has continued to refuse...
Ukraine nuclear plant: How risky is standoff over Zaporizhzhia?
The rhetoric surrounding Europe's biggest nuclear power plant close to the front line in Ukraine is becoming increasingly alarming, with international figures warning of the risk of a major accident.UN Secretary General António Guterres believes potential damage to the Zaporizhzhia plant could be "suicide" and Turkey's president has said no-one wants another Chernobyl...
Ukraine war: Russia blames sabotage for new Crimea blasts
A week after an apparent Ukrainian attack on a Russian military base in occupied Crimea, an arms store on another depot has been hit by a series of explosions.Russian officials said a fire triggered the blasts in the Dzhankoi area - before later blaming "sabotage".A separate fire broke out...
U.S. Senate close to deal on legislation to sanction Russia -senators
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. senators are very close to reaching a deal on legislation to sanction Russia over its actions on Ukraine, including some measures that may take effect before any invasion, two leading senators said on Sunday.Senators Bob Menendez and James Risch, the chairman and top Republican on the Senate...
NATO concerned over Europe’s energy security amid standoff with Russia
LONDON/MOSCOW, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Europe needs to diversify its energy supplies, the head of NATO said on Sunday, as Britain warned it was "highly likely" that Russia, the continent's biggest natural gas supplier, was looking to invade Ukraine.Russia has massed some 120,000 troops near its neighbour and demanded the western defence alliance...
Two hostages have been released in Haiti, group says
Two of the 17 After being taken hostage in Haiti last month, American and Canadian missionaries have been released. The take-over group that facilitated their trip to the Caribbean nation has made no comments yet."We have learned that two of the hostages in Haiti were released," Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries said in a...