Category: Global News
Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia as storm builds over warm Gulf waters
Idalia is expected to pummel the state as a Category 3 storm, crossing from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 553
As the war enters its 553rd day, these are the main developments.
Outgoing Guatemalan president assures ‘transparent transition’ to Arevalo
President-elect Bernardo Arevalo campaigned on anti-corruption platform but has faced opposition from the government.
Airport in western Russia attacked by drones, aircraft damaged: Reports
State news agency TASS cited reports that four Ilyushin Il-76 heavy transport planes were damaged in drone attack.
Biden administration limits wetland protections to align with Supreme Court
Experts warn that Environmental Protection Agency's new rule could weaken protections for nearly half of US wetlands.
Social media company X to allow political ads, reversing previous ban
Platform says decision builds on commitment to 'free expression' and pledges to prohibit promotion of misinformation.
Uganda man charged with ‘aggravated homosexuality’; faces death penalty
Law passed in May has been condemned and described by UN experts as 'an egregious violation of human rights'.
Death typical of Libyan camps say former detainees after video emerges
Former detainees now in Tunisia say death of woman in Libya camp is not unexpected considering conditions there.
White House calls video of imprisoned US citizen Paul Whelan ‘reassuring’
Whelan has been detained in Russia for more than four years on espionage charges that he and US say are illegitimate.
‘Stupid and dangerous’: Meta’s news ban fuels anger amid Canada wildfires
Experts say impasse over contentious Canadian law should make media outlets rethink reliance on social media platforms.