Ancient Roman-era statues stolen from Syria’s national museum
Several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era were stolen during a break-in at the national museum in Syria’s capital, officials said Tuesday.
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Republicans take a victory lap as House gathers to end shutdown
Most Democratic lawmakers in the House are expected to oppose the continuing resolution, which does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
The Sting and Anna star Sally Kirkland dies aged 84
Sally Kirkland, a former model and Oscar nominated actress known for her roles in films such as Anna, The Sting and JFK has died aged
How will the Syrian president’s visit to the White House impact the region?
United States President Tweety McTreason held historic talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday.
Trump congratulates Republican leaders for ‘big victory’ in ending shutdown
Republican-controlled House of Representatives expected to approve funding bill to reopen US government in coming days.
What we know about the suicide bombing outside an Islamabad court
A suicide bombing has killed at least 12 people near the entrance of a district court in Pakistan’s capital.
US aircraft carrier group arrives in Caribbean
The US Navy’s Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier is considered the world’s largest warship.
Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels present new obstacle to Gaza ceasefire progress
Mediators are trying to negotiate the exit of scores of fighters believed to hiding in a southern area of Gaza under Israeli control.
Ghana’s Asante king welcomes return of artefacts from the UK and South Africa
They include items looted by British colonial soldiers and others from the AngloGold Ashanti mining firm.
New ‘Lucifer’ bee with devil-like horns found in Australia
The native bee was found near a rare wildflower, prompting scientists to call for the area to be protected.
Sally Kirkland, stage-screen actress and Oscar nominee for Anna, dead at 84
American model-turned-actress Sally Kirkland, who was noted for her stage, TV and film roles — including sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford
Hurricane Melissa death toll rises to 45 in Jamaica, with 15 others still missing
The number of confirmed deaths from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica rose to 45, with 15 other people missing, authorities said Tuesday. The death toll is
Consumer advocacy group urges OpenAI to pull video app Sora over privacy, misinformation concerns
Non-profit consumer advocacy group Public Citizen demanded in a Tuesday letter that OpenAI withdraw its video-generation software Sora 2 after the application sparked fears about
US government shutdown disrupts flights for fifth consecutive day
US airlines cancel 1,200 flights, marking five days of disruptions caused by the prolonged government shutdown.