18 killed in air strikes on rebel stronghold in Syria
At least 18 people, including women and children, have been killed in air strikes on areas in the last major rebel stronghold in north-west Syria.
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US naval base gunman ‘watched videos of mass shootings before attack’
The Saudi aviation student who fatally shot three people at an American naval base in Florida hosted a dinner party earlier in the week where he and three others watched videos of mass shootings, a US official has said.
US student and Iranian scientist released in prisoner swap
Iran and the US have conducted a prisoner exchange in a rare diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington after months of tensions.
Seven killed in gas blast at apartment complex in Slovakia
The death toll from a gas explosion in an apartment building in eastern Slovakia has risen to seven.
Pro-government protesters denounce Hong Kong ‘rioters’
Hundreds of protesters waving red Chinese flags have packed a Hong Kong park to denounce what they say is a reign of terror being imposed by rioters who have smashed shops and other targets during months of anti-government demonstrations that have shaken the city.
Nobel science laureates stress urgency of addressing climate change
Three of this year’s Nobel Prize laureates have said addressing climate change is of great importance.
Truckers block roads as French strikes hit weekend travel
Strikes disrupted weekend travel around France on Saturday as truckers blocked highways and most trains remained at a standstill because of workers’ anger at President Emmanuel Macron’s policies.
25 killed in gun attack on anti-government protesters in Baghdad
The death toll from a bloody night of attacks by unknown gunmen targeting anti-government protesters in Baghdad has risen to 25, Iraqi officials said.
Indian woman who alleged gang-rape dies after fire attack
An alleged rape victim in northern India who was set on fire on her way to a court hearing in the case has died in a hospital in New Delhi, officials said.
Democrats shift impeachment focus to Russia
House Democrats are bringing the impeachment focus back to Russia as they draft formal charges against President Donald Trump.
White House to shun impeachment hearing
The White House has said it will not participate in the House Judiciary Committee’s next impeachment hearing, in another sign President Donald Trump has accepted he is likely to be impeached by the House.