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U.K. police say London chemical attack suspect likely vanished in the Thames
Metropolitan Police Commander Jon Savell said closed-circuit television images showed Abdul Ezedi walking on a bridge over the river but never exiting it.
Ukraine’s new army chief lays out goals, including use of high tech weapons
Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi's remarks appeared to align with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s stated aim of bringing “renewal” to the armed forces with Thursday’s shake-up.
Prince Harry accepts ‘substantial’ payout in phone hacking lawsuit
Prince Harry's also lashed out at Piers Morgan about unlawful information gathering while he was the editor of the Daily Mirror.
Gastrointestinal illness outbreak infects 150 people on luxury cruise
In response to the outbreak, employees onboard the Queen Victoria increased cleaning and disinfection procedures and isolated sick passengers and crew members.
In Carlson interview, Putin hints at possible prisoner swap of WSJ reporter
Russian President Vladimir Putin used an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to urge Washington to recognize Moscow's interests and persuade Ukraine for talks.
3 Canadians taken by Israel in Gaza, says relative, decrying Ottawa’s response
The family of a Canadian man and two American-born brothers reportedly detained by Israeli forces during an overnight raid in Gaza says all three men are Canadian citizens.
Former Iranian official tells Canadian deportation hearing he was unaware of regime abuses
Seyed Salman Samani told the Immigration and Refugee Board he tried to protect human rights.
Iceland volcano erupts again, sending huge plumes of lava and steam soaring
Photos show the lava creeping towards the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, which had to be evacuated.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy removes top general in major military shakeup
Zelenskyy said he thanked Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his two years of service as commander-in-chief and discussed possible replacements for the top military job.
World just experienced its hottest January on record: EU climate agency
Last month surpassed the previous warmest January, which occurred in 2020, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service's records going back to 1950.
Xi Jinping urges ‘close strategic coordination’ in call with Vladimir Putin
Xi Jinping told Vladimir Putin China and Russia should pursue close strategic coordination and defend the values of their respective countries, state media said Thursday.
Medals for the Paris Olympics are embedded with Eiffel Tower pieces
A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks.
North Korea scraps all economic cooperation agreements with South Korea
North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly also voted to abolish laws governing economic ties with Seoul, state media reported, as relations continue to deteriorate sharply.
Hezbollah commander who led U.S. troop attacks killed in Baghdad strike, U.S. says
A commander from Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group that has been blamed for attacking U.S. troops, was killed in a U.S. strike in Baghdad, the U.S. military said.
NATO, U.S. pledge Ukraine support and warn Russia not to ‘miscalculate’
NATO and U.S. leaders said they support Ukraine. And they said co-ordination between Russia, China and Iran is concerning — but the alliance stands ready.