China has executed a couple for throwing two toddlers out of a high-rise apartment window, in a case that provoked nationwide outrage. The man and his girlfriend were found guilty of killing the children from …
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Ukraine says it sank Russian warship off coast of Crimea and unleashed ‘massive’ missile barrage on peninsula
by adminUkraine’s military intelligence says it sank a Russian warship off the coast of Crimea overnight into Thursday, landing the latest in a series of blows to Russia’s Black Sea Fleet after mounting a “massive” missile …
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Exclusive: Ukraine must adapt to a reduction in Western military aid, embattled army chief says
by adminUkraine’s embattled army chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, says Ukraine must adapt to a reduction in military aid from its key allies and focus ever more strongly on technology if it is to win its war against Russia. …
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A suspect in the killing of a Boston nurse eluded authorities for months. Then police spotted him at a Kenyan nightclub
by adminIt had been three months since Maggie Mbitu was found dead at Boston’s airport, and authorities seemed no closer to finding the man suspected of killing her and fleeing the country. Within hours authorities identified …
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Bones found in 8-meter-deep pit may ‘fundamentally change’ history of humans in Europe
by adminMicroscopic fragments of protein and DNA recovered from bones discovered in 8-meter-deep cave dirt have revealed Neanderthals and humans likely lived alongside one another in northern Europe as far back as 45,000 years ago. The …
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A South African entrepreneur who designed a smart locker system that improves access to healthcare has won a major award for African engineering. Neo Hutiri is the creator of Pelebox, a system of internet-enabled lockers …
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Thai court orders election-winning party to end its royal reform campaign in blow to voters who backed change
by adminA Thai court on Wednesday ordered the kingdom’s most popular political party to end its campaign to amend the country’s notoriously strict royal defamation law, dashing its supporters hopes for reform of the powerful monarchy. The …
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Concern is mounting for thousands of sheep and cattle stranded off the coast of Australia after authorities ordered the Israeli-owned ship transporting the live cargo to turn around over fears it could be targeted by Houthi …
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There’s a new category for African musicians at the Grammys. Here’s what you need to know about the nominees
by adminFor the first time, African music will have its own category at the Grammys. The Recording Academy will showcase three new categories for this year’s awards, including “Best African Music Performance” — featuring some of …
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Ukraine’s spy chief downplays risks of Trump presidency as he makes fresh plea for aid
by adminAid to Ukraine is frozen in US Congress, and Kyiv could be dealing with a Trump presidency more sympathetic to Moscow. But Ukraine’s spy chief isn’t losing any sleep over the US. Trump “is an experienced person. …