Tag: World
Glowing blue spiral spotted across Europe night sky captivates stargazers
'The rocket's frozen exhaust plume appears to be spinning in the atmosphere and reflecting the sunlight,' the Met Office explained.
6 dead after tourist submarine sinks off Egypt’s coast
The submarine, which was sailing off one of the beaches in the tourist promenade area, had carried 45 tourists of various nationalities.
Prince Harry ‘in shock’ after resigning from charity founded in Diana’s honour
Prince Harry cited conflict between members of the board and the chair of the board, who refused to step down, as the reason for his resignation.
Is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s a ‘sharktopus’: A marine pairing like no other
The Maori octopus opted for a very speedy ride; the shortfin mako is considered the fastest shark species, swimming up to 50 km/h.
Grandparents arrested on suspicion of toddler’s murder in French Alps
The boy's grandparents were arrested this week on suspicion of 'voluntary homicide' and 'concealing a corpse.'
Greenland shuts down Trump’s claims it invited Usha Vance on visit
Shortly after Trump's remarks, the Greenlandic government denied extending an invite to the U.S., saying its priority was completing the process of forming a new government.
Turkey faces growing street protests over Istanbul mayor’s arrest, jailing
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor had become a 'movement of violence' and blamed the main opposition party.
Greenland slams ‘highly aggressive’ planned visit by Usha Vance, Trump adviser
Greenland, which has belonged to Denmark in various capacities since the 1300s, is a self-governing territory with jurisdiction over its domestic affairs.
Andrew Tate and brother return to Romania for police check-in
'I’m a free person who has not been convicted of anything,' Andrew Tate told reporters outside a police station in Voluntari, Romania.
Russia-Ukraine war: U.S. holds separate talks on partial ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle Wednesday to a limited ceasefire after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders.
Pope returns home after 5-week hospital stay for pneumonia
Before leaving the hospital, Francis gave a thumbs up and acknowledged the crowd after he was wheeled out onto the balcony overlooking the main entry.
Russia launches mass drone attack on Ukraine before ceasefire talks
At least seven people were killed after Russia launched a barrage of drones across Ukraine overnight on Sunday, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency services.
Oleg Gordievsky, Britain’s most valuable Cold War spy inside the KGB, dies at 86
Historians consider Oleg Gordievsky, the most senior Soviet spy to defect during the Cold War, one of the era’s most important informants.
Pope Francis set to be discharged after 38 days in hospital
The Pope's doctors gave their first in-person update on his condition in a month, in a sign that Francis has made good and steady progress in his battle against double pneumonia.
Russia launches deadly drone attack on Ukraine despite limited ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle Wednesday to a limited ceasefire after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders.