The drone incidents in Europe have ignited fears that Moscow’s war on Kyiv is now entangling NATO nations.Published On 8 Aug 20268 Aug 2026A drone has exploded in Bulgaria near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, the latest in a surge of unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles flying into European territory as regional tensions escalate due to Russia’s … Read more
Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there. A U.S. official, who declined to be identified, said on Friday that Washington anticipated an … Read more
1 hour agoUAE condemns ‘hostile Iranian attack’ targeting ship linked to Abu Dhabi National Oil CompanyThe United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday that a ship affiliated with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company was targeted by Iran as it traveled through the Strait of Hormuz. “The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and … Read more
What happened to Lisa Ross? Reporting from Athens as a murder case unfolds BBCAfghan boxer accused of killing aid worker whose body was found in suitcase CNNBoxer charged with killing British aid worker in Greece and dumping her body in suitcase Sky NewsScottish Missionary Killed in Athens: ‘She Truly Incarnated the Love and Passion of … Read more
The Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to the government of Colombia’s new rightwing president, the US state department announced, soon after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in and used his inaugural speech to pledge a vigorous fight against drug trafficking, as well as austerity measures to restore confidence in the … Read more
Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as Colombia’s president after winning a run-off election on promises to crack down on armed groups, cut government spending by as much as 40 percent, and revive the South American country’s oil and gas industry.De la Espriella, 48, took the oath of office on Friday, … Read more
Child among three dead in Russian nightly strikes near Kyiv BBCHow Russian ballistic missiles are exploiting holes in Ukraine’s air defenses CNNUkraine fails to halt Russian barrage as Zelensky blames partners for ‘horrific casualties’ The Washington PostRussia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses The New York TimesUkraine cannot defeat Putin’s ballistic … Read more
All that remains of Morup today are his medals and trophies, a couple of old photos from his mountain adventures – and, most importantly, a certificate from the Chinese government which states that at 17:30 on 10 May 1996, Morup reached the top of Everest.
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Conservative Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president Friday, not in the capital as is the tradition, but in the volatile southwestern city of Cali in a move meant to signal his hard-line approach to illegal armed groups operating in the region. De la Espriella, 48, succeeds Gustavo … Read more
Madrid earlier warned of ‘proportional measures’ if Rome did not end its checks amid fallout from the Ceuta migrant crisis.Published On 7 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Spain has introduced temporary border controls on travellers from Italy after Rome refused to pull back a similar policy following the deadly rush of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers … Read more