Saturday, 18 Jan, 2025

International

Women, children killed in Rafah; famine threatens north Gaza: UN

Almost 160 Palestinians were killed and 195 injured by Israeli attacks between Monday and Wednesday, as heavy fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters continues in northern Gaza City and in the south’s Khan Younis city. UN Office for the Coordination of

US bridge collapse: Divers find two bodies in submerged truck

The bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck, which was submerged under the water where the Baltimore bridge collapsed Eight construction workers were on the bridge when a ship struck it, plunging them into the waters below. Two of the workers were rescued on

Tunisia sentences four to death for murder of politician Chokri Belaid

A court in Tunisia has sentenced four people to death and two to life imprisonment for their role in the assassination of opposition leader Chokri Belaid 11 years ago. The sentences were confirmed on Wednesday by the deputy public prosecutor of the anti-terror judicial division. A

Rafah bombing intensifies despite UN truce call

Attacks continue and the situation on the ground remains dire despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, an Al Jazeera correspondent says. Israel is “losing political cover and protection even in the Security Council”

European flying car technology sold to China

The tech behind a flying car, originally developed and successfully test-flown in Europe, has been bought by a Chinese firm. Powered by a BMW engine and normal fuel, the AirCar flew for 35 minutes between two Slovakian airports in 2021, using runways for take-off and landing. It

Donald Trump media firm soars in stock market debut

Shares in Donald Trump's media company soared as the firm made its formal debut on the stock market. Shares surged past $70 in early trade, giving the firm a market value of more than $9bn. They ended the day at about $58, still up more than 16%. The long-awaited moment will

Six presumed dead after ship collides with bridge in USA

Six people are missing presumed dead after a container ship hit the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore. The Coast Guard said it had suspended its search and begun a recovery effort. Several vehicles were crossing the bridge, which is more than 2.6km (1.6

Trump wins last-minute reprieve as judge cuts fraud bond to $175m

Donald Trump was handed a last-minute reprieve in court on Monday, when a New York court allowed him to post a reduced bond of $175m to delay enforcement of a $464m fraud penalty. The former president's lawyers had argued it would be "impossible" to secure a bond for the

UN Security Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution

The UN Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position. It also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. It is the first time the council has called for a ceasefire

UN Security Council demands ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire, US abstains

The United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages after the United States abstained from the vote. The remaining 14 council members voted for the

5 Rohingyas found dead after Indonesia boat capsize

The bodies of at least five Rohingya refugees have been recovered off Indonesia’s westernmost coast after their boat, believed to be carrying around 150 people, capsized last week, United Nations officials said on March 25. The mostly Muslim ethnic Rohingya are heavily persecuted

UK PM to unveil $252m nuclear investment

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to announce plans to invest 200 million pounds ($252m) in the country’s nuclear deterrent and civil nuclear industry. Sunak will on Monday announce a “national endeavour” to secure the future of the nuclear

Russia charges 4 men over Moscow concert attack

Russia has charged four men it says attacked a Moscow concert hall and killed at least 137 people. Three were marched bent double into a Moscow court while the fourth was in a wheelchair. All were charged with committing an act of terrorism. The Islamic State group, or IS, said it

Russia concert hall death toll rises to 137

Russian investigators said Sunday they had found weapons and ammunition at the Moscow concert hall hit in Friday's attack, as the death toll rose to 137. "The bodies of 137 people, three of whom are children, have been found at the scene," Russia's Investigative

Putin vows retribution for deadly Moscow concert hall attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday vowed to punish those behind the “barbaric terrorist attack” on a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130, saying four gunmen trying to flee to Ukraine had been arrested. Kyiv has strongly denied any connection, with

UN chief urges immediate ceasefire on Rafah visit

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has made a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. "It is time to silence the guns," he said, speaking from the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing with the enclave. He also called on Israel to give "total,

At least 19 killed as Israeli forces fire on Gaza aid seekers

At least 19 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack targeting civilians who were waiting for aid southeast of Gaza City, Gaza’s Ministry of Health and its Media Office said. “The Israeli occupation commits a massacre, killing 19 and injuring 23 civilians while

All suspects arrested after 133 killed at Moscow concert hall

Russian President Vladimir Putin says all four gunmen who carried out a deadly attack at a packed concert venue in Moscow have been arrested. At least 133 people were killed and more than 140 injured when the attackers stormed the building, firing indiscriminately and setting it

Israel seizes 800 hectares of Palestinian land in occupied West Bank

Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has declared 800 hectares (1,977 acres) in the occupied West Bank as state land, in a move that will facilitate the use of the ground for settlement building. The announcement on Friday came as United States Secretary of State Antony

Trump poised for billions as stock market deal passes

Donald Trump appears to be scrambling for funds to pay a $464m (£365m) fraud fine. Could the stock market ride to his rescue? Trump Media, which runs the social media platform Truth Social, is poised to become a publicly listed company, after a majority of shareholders of Digital