Russian drone kills 14 at Ukraine train station, but local truce attributed to Melania Trump brings some hope
Kherson, Ukraine — A Russian jet drone struck two passenger trains stopped at a station in Dnipro in central Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 14 people and injuring 14 others, including a 40-year-old man whose legs were amputated, officials said.…
Ancient cosmetics, coins and mouse skeletons discovered in Pompeii home shed light on life before deadly eruption
Ancient artifacts found in a sealed cupboard in Pompeii suggest what life was like in the historic Roman city before its destruction during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The closet was located in a house in the center of the city, the Pompeii…
Israelis await final election results
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party on Thursday amplified unsubstantiated allegations that Arab-led parties “stole” elections, potentially with foreign aid, as final results Netanyahu’s bloc was…
Von der Leyen touts Canada’s “associate member” status despite objections from European capitals – POLITICO
The Commission President said in her speech that discussions on associate membership would focus on deeper cooperation in the areas of AI, climate and energy policy, as well as strengthening shared work between the European Commission and the Canadian…
Pentagon says Iran war cost US taxpayers $47 billion: What it means | US-Israeli war against Iran
The Pentagon has told US lawmakers that the war against Iran has cost US taxpayers at least $47.1 billion so far. The estimate, disclosed last week, comes just days before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, which will determine whether U.S. President Donald…
The collapse of a rock formation in the tourist region of Cappadocia in Türkiye leaves at least three dead.
ANKARA, TürkiyeP.A. — Parts of a large volcanic rock formation collapsed Thursday in Cappadocia, a popular tourist destination in Turkey, killing at least three people and injuring five others, officials said. Part of the rock formation – known as the…
Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly fire that tested Beijing’s grip on city
The report said Prestige Construction & Engineering Co., the project’s main contractor and consultant Will Power Architects Co., “economized on many aspects.” “There is no doubt that they are the main responsible for the outbreak…
Finland opens criminal investigation into Google clearing forest for data center site | Finland
Finnish police have opened a criminal investigation into possible violations of the country’s environmental laws at the site of a proposed Google data center in rural northern Finland. Authorities say Tuike Finland, a Google subsidiary, cleared and…
Germany News: Chancellor Friedrich Merz accuses North Korea of threatening Europe’s freedom – DW.com
Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz accuses North Korea of threatening Europe’s freedom DW.com Germany, South Korea deepen security partnership amid Russia-North Korea concerns Reuters North Korea threatens European security, says Merz in Seoul…
Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in Montreal – BBC News Africa
Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in Montreal BBC EU drops offer to Canada to start negotiations on ‘associate members’ The Guardian Carney welcomes European leaders as Trump pushes Canada toward Europe TribLIVE.com The…