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Helicopter Rescues Climber Stung Over 100 Times by Wasps
A climber in British Columbia received a helicopter rescue after suffering severe wasp stings that triggered an allergic reaction.
topicBurnham fast-tracks specialist rape investigation teams
Andy Burnham is accelerating the deployment of specialist rape and sex-offence investigators to every police force. This roll-out
topicSecret Service spokesperson is put on leave amid investigation
Three Secret Service officials, including a spokesperson, are on administrative leave pending an internal investigation into poten
topicThe health of Norway’s King Harald deteriorated over the weekend but he is stable now
King Harald V died at 6:35 am Friday at the National Hospital in Oslo at age 89. The royal palace confirmed the death following a
topicIsraeli strikes kill 5 in Gaza, Iran touts Russian energy deal, and other news in the Middle East
Israeli airstrikes killed eight people on Friday, including five in Gaza and three in the West Bank. Medics report that the Gaza c
topicUK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines
The UK military is considering using rucksack-sized paragliders to drop soldiers behind enemy lines. The paragliders are in the ru
topicMen buy tickets to enter museum before stealing 200-carat platinum and diamond necklace, Vienna police say
Two men bought tickets to enter Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts before stealing a 200-carat platinum and diamond necklace, worth s
topicSick crooks arrested after being filmed stealing jewelry from Nepal floods victims
Two men, Madan Gurung and Umesh Chaudhary, were arrested for allegedly stealing gold earrings from a woman's body swept away in a
Four EU countries seek to reopen debate on Russian frozen assets for Ukraine
Four European Union countries are seeking to reopen the debate on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The effort aims
topicUS counters China as Beijing’s ‘shock wave’ hits African economies
The US is countering China's growing economic influence in Africa, where Beijing's economic ties are having a significant impact.
topicFrom Hormuz to the Caucasus: The New Geography of Energy Security
Gulf energy producers are restructuring oil sales and seeking new transport routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. T
topicRegional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments
The war with Iran has reached a costly stalemate six months after it began, with regional powers now seeking an off-ramp. The Stra
topicChina is the biggest buyer of Iran’s oil. Could US sanctions threaten those ties?
President Masoud Pezeshkian held a three-hour central bank meeting to address inflation, liquidity, and the balance of payments fo
topicOil tanker traffic picks up through Hormuz
Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are recovering as Gulf producers increase volumes. Persian Gulf exports have reached roughl
topicImran Khan moved from Pakistan jail to hospital and back again
The Supreme Court has returned a contempt petition filed by the sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan regarding his transfer
topicBoard of Peace's Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions
The Board of Peace's Gaza envoy has criticized Israel's 'unacceptable' Gaza policy and Hamas actions, warning that the ceasefire r
topicZelenskiy's top aide says Ukraine-Russia talks may be possible in September
Ukraine and Russia may hold technical talks in September, according to senior Ukrainian officials. The talks are expected to focus
topic‘Parisians out!’ Why the French have had enough of French tourists
Tensions rise as French provincials express frustration with tourists from Paris, labeling them 'Parisians' and calling for their
topic‘They All Died, and I Lived’: Survivors of Nepal Flood Left in Stunned Disbelief
Police report 469 deaths following catastrophic flash floods and mudflows along the Nepal-China border. More than 1,300 people rem
topicThe Russia-Ukraine War Gets More Ruthless and Destructive—But No Closer to Ending | The 10-Point for August 27
The conflict has entered a more destructive phase characterized by expanded targeting and a deadlier air war. Ukraine is widening
topicA destructive tornado hit France. More storms loom.
A rare tornado tore through towns in southern France, including the village of Pomas in the Aude region, leaving 41 people injured
topicHarry and Meghan’s security: officials ‘will reconsider armed protection’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in the UK with their two children but are relying on private security. British officia
topicUkraine war briefing: Missiles shot down during long Russian attack wave
Russia conducted a massive overnight strike targeting nine Ukrainian cities, including waves of drone attacks on Kyiv that hit war
topicDutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide
A Dutch court sentenced a 66-year-old Rwandan man to life imprisonment for his role in the 1994 genocide. The court convicted the