3 Americans found dead at Airbnb in Mexico on trip to celebrate Day of the Dead

Three Americans were found dead at an Airbnb they rented out in Mexico City for a trip to celebrate the Day of the Dead, authorities and family said Wednesday. Kandace Florence, 28, of Virginia Beach, had been staying at the Airbnb with high school friend Jordan Marshall, 28, also of Virginia Beach, along with Marshall’s friend Courtez Hall, relatives told NBC News and affiliate WAVY … Continue reading 3 Americans found dead at Airbnb in Mexico on trip to celebrate Day of the Dead

Russia orders retreat from key city in southern Ukraine 

Russia announced Wednesday that it was withdrawing forces from Kherson, a key city in southern Ukraine, in what could turn out to be the most humiliating setback in President Vladimir Putin’s war. Ukrainian officials remained cautious about the Russian forces’ intentions with some suggesting on social media that it was a trick but in televised comments, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said he was ordering the withdrawal of … Continue reading Russia orders retreat from key city in southern Ukraine 

Italy’s rejection of Ocean Viking migrant ship ‘unacceptable’, France says

The Ocean Viking migrant rescue ship should dock in Italian waters as per international maritime laws and Rome’s refusal to let it do so – which has caused the ship to head to France – is “unacceptable”, the French government said on Wednesday. “Italy has a responsibility to welcome these people,” government spokesperson Olivier Veran told France Info radio. “The Italian attitude is … unacceptable. … Continue reading Italy’s rejection of Ocean Viking migrant ship ‘unacceptable’, France says

Western Nepal hit by magnitude 5.6 earthquake killing at least six people, officials say

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit western Nepal on Wednesday morning local time, killing at least six people, according to local officials. The epicenter of the quake was in Seti Zone, at a depth of 15.7 kilometers (9.7 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It was 21 kilometers east of Dipayal, a municipality of Nepal’s far western Doti district, the USGS said. At … Continue reading Western Nepal hit by magnitude 5.6 earthquake killing at least six people, officials say

At least 15 killed in Russian nightclub fire

A fire in a nightclub in the Russian city of Kostroma killed 15 people and injured five others on Saturday, local authorities said. The blaze erupted in the early hours after someone apparently used a flare gun during a dispute, authorities said. Rescuers were able to evacuate 250 people. The governor of the Kostroma region, Sergei Sitnikov, said five people were slightly injured and received … Continue reading At least 15 killed in Russian nightclub fire

Ukraine suffers power outages amid intense attacks from Russia’s military

Ukraine’s state electricity operator on Saturday announced blackouts in Kyiv and seven other regions of the country in the aftermath of Russia’s devastating strikes on energy infrastructure. The move comes as Russian forces continue to pound Ukrainian cities and villages with missiles and drones, inflicting damage on power plants, water supplies and other civilian targets, in a grinding war that is nearing its nine-month mark. Russia has … Continue reading Ukraine suffers power outages amid intense attacks from Russia’s military

19 dead after commercial aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania

A Tanzanian commercial flight operated by Precision Air crash-landed in bad weather in Lake Victoria on Sunday, killing 19 people. The country’s Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, said officials believe all bodies have been recovered from the airplane. The airline confirmed the death toll and amended the number of survivors down to 24 in an updated statement on Sunday evening. Earlier, the carrier as well as … Continue reading 19 dead after commercial aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania

Ship refuses to leave Italy port until all migrants are off

The captain of a charity-run migrant rescue ship refused Italian orders to leave a Sicilian port Sunday after authorities refused to let 35 of the migrants on his ship disembark — part of directives by Italy’s new far-right-led government targeting foreign-flagged rescue ships. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s two-week-old government is refusing safe port to four ships operating in the central Mediterranean that have rescued migrants … Continue reading Ship refuses to leave Italy port until all migrants are off

Italy refuses to allow entry of migrants rescued by NGO vessels

The Italian authorities have again expressed their refusal to allow the entry of migrants rescued by vessels of various NGOs in the Mediterranean and have requested that it is precisely the countries whose flags these vessels fly that should take in the migrants in question. “We cannot bring in migrants who are rescued at sea by foreign ships operating without any coordination with the authorities,” … Continue reading Italy refuses to allow entry of migrants rescued by NGO vessels

Iran is seeking Russia’s help to bolster its nuclear program, US intel officials believe

Iran is seeking Russia’s help to bolster its nuclear program, US intelligence officials believe, as Tehran looks for a backup plan should a lasting nuclear deal with world powers fail to materialize. The intelligence suggests that Iran has been asking Russia for help acquiring additional nuclear materials and with nuclear fuel fabrication, sources briefed on the matter said. The fuel could help Iran power its … Continue reading Iran is seeking Russia’s help to bolster its nuclear program, US intel officials believe

South Korea scrambles fighter jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes, military says

South Korea scrambles fighter jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes, military says South Korea scrambled about 80 fighter jets after detecting a large number of North Korean warplanes during a four-hour period Friday, the country’s military said, in a further escalation of regional tensions. In a statement, the South Korean military said it spotted about 180 North Korean military aircraft between 11 a.m. and … Continue reading South Korea scrambles fighter jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes, military says

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Moves Toward ‘War of Drones’ as Winter Looms

President Vladimir Putin’s swift and severe response to an attack on his Black Sea fleet reflects a war that is increasingly marked by a duel between long range Russian missiles and Ukraine’s innovative array of drones and truck bombs. Putin on Monday made clear why he was suspending Russia’s involvement in a deal that for three months had allowed much-needed Ukrainian grain to be shipped … Continue reading Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Moves Toward ‘War of Drones’ as Winter Looms

Warring parties in Ethiopia agree on ‘permanent cessation of hostilities’

The Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have agreed to permanently end hostilities, in a significant step toward ending the grinding war that has seen thousands of people killed, millions displaced, and millions more left in urgent need of food assistance. The two sides said on Wednesday evening that they would “permanently silence the guns and end the two years of conflict … Continue reading Warring parties in Ethiopia agree on ‘permanent cessation of hostilities’

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan shot in foot in reported assassination attempt in Pakistan

Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the foot at a rally Thursday, according to an official from his party, which said the incident was an assassination attempt. A bullet hit Khan in his foot after a gunman opened fire, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Asad Umar said. The former Pakistan cricket captain was taken from the rally site just outside the town of … Continue reading Former Prime Minister Imran Khan shot in foot in reported assassination attempt in Pakistan

Hurricane Lisa and Hurricane Martin form in the Atlantic within hours of each other

Hurricane Lisa and Hurricane Martin formed in the Atlantic on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. This is only the third time on record that there have been two November hurricanes simultaneously in the Atlantic, according FOX Weather. The previous years were 1932 and 2001. Meanwhile, forecasters are also watching a third system that could bring rain and wind to Florida. Hurricane Lisa is … Continue reading Hurricane Lisa and Hurricane Martin form in the Atlantic within hours of each other

North Korea Launches 23 Missiles, Triggering Air-Raid Alarm in South

North Korea launched at least 23 missiles off its east and west coasts on Wednesday, one of which flew near South Korean waters and triggered an air-raid alert on a populated island, where people took cover. It was the first time the North had fired that many missiles in a single day. South Korea responded by firing missiles from fighter jets into waters near the … Continue reading North Korea Launches 23 Missiles, Triggering Air-Raid Alarm in South

Child deaths from acute kidney injury rises to 133 in Indonesia

Indonesia’s health minister said on Friday that the number of children who had died from acute kidney injury (AKI) rose to 133 from the previously reported 99. The deaths were among a total of 241 cases in 22 provinces, Budi Gunadi Sadikin said, adding that most patients were children under the age of five. Budi on Thursday said some medicinal syrups available in Indonesia contained … Continue reading Child deaths from acute kidney injury rises to 133 in Indonesia

Saudi Arabia, USA on High Alert After Warning of Imminent Iranian Attack

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the U.S. warning of an imminent attack from Iran on targets in the kingdom, putting the American military and others in the Middle East on an elevated alert level, said Saudi and U.S. officials In response to the warning, Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and several other neighboring states have raised the level of alert for their military forces, the … Continue reading Saudi Arabia, USA on High Alert After Warning of Imminent Iranian Attack

Iran preparing to send additional weapons including ballistic missiles to Russia, western officials

Iran is preparing to send approximately 1,000 additional weapons, including surface-to-surface short range ballistic missiles and more attack drones, to Russia to use in its war against Ukraine, officials from a western country that closely monitors Iran’s weapons program told CNN. The shipment is being closely monitored because it would be the first instance of Iran sending advanced precision guided missiles to Russia, which could … Continue reading Iran preparing to send additional weapons including ballistic missiles to Russia, western officials

Hearing for 11 accused of ‘satanic’ child sex ring continued

A case against 11 people accused of taking part in a child sex ring involving witchcraft, attempted murder and serious sexual violence will be continued early next year. Seven men and four women are facing a 14-page indictment listing 43 different charges on alleged crimes that happened between January 2010 and March 2020 at various addresses in Glasgow. The accusations involve multiple young children, but … Continue reading Hearing for 11 accused of ‘satanic’ child sex ring continued

Inflation Soars Over 300% in Venezuela in Blow to Maduro Rebound

Inflation is roaring back in Venezuela, threatening to undermine the fragile economic recovery orchestrated by President Nicolas Maduro and rekindle a migration wave that had just begun to ease. Prices have soared at an annual rate of 359% over the past three months, according to an index compiled by Bloomberg. While that’s well down from the wildest hyperinflationary highs of recent years — the index … Continue reading Inflation Soars Over 300% in Venezuela in Blow to Maduro Rebound