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At least six dead after fire engulfs hostel in New Zealand capital
May 16, 2023
At least six dead after fire engulfs hostel in New Zealand capital
CNN — Authorities in New Zealand are still trying to determine how many people died in a blaze that tore…
Thailand’s opposition won a landslide in elections. But will the military elite let them rule?
May 16, 2023
Thailand’s opposition won a landslide in elections. But will the military elite let them rule?
Thai voters delivered a powerful message to the country’s military-backed government on Sunday: you do not have the will of…
Russia targets Kyiv with ‘exceptional’ missile strike, military official says
May 16, 2023
Russia targets Kyiv with ‘exceptional’ missile strike, military official says
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Kyiv was targeted by an exceptionally dense attack of Russian drones, cruise missiles and possibly ballistic…
European Union upgrades outlook for economy as energy prices retreat
May 15, 2023
European Union upgrades outlook for economy as energy prices retreat
London CNN — Questions swirl about the strength of China’s recovery from Covid lockdowns, and there’s talk of recession in…
Early reports of ‘extensive damage’ as Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar’s coast
May 15, 2023
Early reports of ‘extensive damage’ as Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar’s coast
CNN — One of the strongest cyclones to ever hit Myanmar has cut communications to coastal areas as aid groups…
Two Russian commanders killed in Ukraine fighting, Defense Ministry says
May 15, 2023
Two Russian commanders killed in Ukraine fighting, Defense Ministry says
Two senior Russian military officers have been killed in eastern Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said Sunday, the latest high-profile…
China sentences elderly US citizen to life in prison on spying charges
May 15, 2023
China sentences elderly US citizen to life in prison on spying charges
A 78-year-old American citizen has been sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court on spying charges. John Shing-Wan…
Russia may have just lost four aircraft in one day. Here’s what we know
May 15, 2023
Russia may have just lost four aircraft in one day. Here’s what we know
Russia’s air force may have just suffered one of its worst days since the Ukraine war began. Unconfirmed reports say…
Zelensky signals long anticipated Ukraine counteroffensive will begin soon
May 14, 2023
Zelensky signals long anticipated Ukraine counteroffensive will begin soon
Rome CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said “the first important steps” of a highly-anticipated military counteroffensive against…
Lionel Messi booed by some Paris Saint-Germain fans on his return from suspension
May 14, 2023
Lionel Messi booed by some Paris Saint-Germain fans on his return from suspension
CNN — Lionel Messi endured a difficult return to Paris Saint-Germain’s starting line-up as some of his own team’s fans…