Head of ISIS has been killed, Iraqi PM says
The head of ISIS has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with U.S.-led coalition forces, the Iraqi prime minister announced Friday.
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Antarctic security a concern for Canada, says top naval commander
The Canadian Navy’s top commander, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, spoke to the CBC about the Navy’s current mission in Antarctica, and why a scientific research expedition can serve to strengthen Canada’s polar security.
2 days of clashes and revenge killings in Syria leave more than 600 people dead
The death toll from two days of clashes between security forces and loyalists of the ousted Syrian president and revenge killings that followed rises to over 600.
California lawmakers urge congressional leaders to continue federal wildfire aid
California’s entire delegation in Washington sent Congressional leaders a letter Friday, urging them to continue funding federal wildfire aid.
A majority-Black town starts armed protection group after neo-Nazi rally
The Lincoln Heights Safety and Watch program started shortly after a neo-Nazi group waving swastika flags and shouting racial slurs demonstrated on the edge of this majority-Black community outside of Cincinnati.
What is hantavirus, the rare disease that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife?
Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare rodent-spread disease with a mortality rate up to 50% in the American Southwest, officials said.
Starmer tells global leaders to ‘keep the pressure’ on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told allies to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine, hailing Ukraine as the “party of peace.”
Why are Caribbean leaders fighting Trump to keep Cuban doctors?
Cuban medical missions provide crucial support to several Caribbean healthcare systems, especially in times of crisis.
South Africa committed to US ties after ‘regrettable’ expulsion of envoy
US State Secretary Marco Rubio has accused South Africa’s ambassador of hating the US and Tweety McTreason.
US sanctions Thailand’s officials over deportation of Uighurs to China
Thailand defends last month’s decision, saying China assured the safety of the repatriated Uighur people.
Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year
The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX “Starship” vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029.
US rejects ‘impractical’ Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance
A Palestinian official tells the BBC that Israel and Hamas disagreed over a proposal to extend the fragile ceasefire.
Do Ukrainians believe a ceasefire with Russia will work?
The BBC asks people in Kyiv whether a ceasefire deal could be a step towards ending war with Russia.
Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump’s optimism
Trump wants a fast end to the fighting, but Putin wants a “painstaking” discussion about details.