Month: June 2024
Under curfew, Ukrainians mark midsummer with bonfire jumping at a festival with pagan roots
The festival of Ivana Kupala on Sunday was held as Ukrainians start their third summer at war, with Kyiv and…
Rachel Fattal is looking for another gold medal with the US women’s water polo team
U.S. captain Maggie Steffens comes from a Bay Area family with deep roots in water polo. And her family loves…
Some visitors to Israel have a new stop on their tours: Hamas’ destruction in the south
For people visiting Israel, no trip is complete without a somber visit to the devastated south that absorbed the brunt…
US Forces Korea host media day for the AC-130J aircraft
United States Forces Korea hosted a media day on Monday to show off AC-130J aircraft at its air base in…
At least 16 dead in a fire at a lithium battery factory in South Korea
A fire at a lithium battery manufacturing factory near South Korea’s capital on Monday left at least 16 people dead,…
Princess Anne in hospital with minor injuries and concussion after incident at home | BBC News
The Princess Royal has been admitted to hospital after she was injured on her estate in Gloucestershire, says Buckingham Palace….
Exploding batteries spark deadly South Korea factory fire | BBC News
A massive factory fire that began after several lithium batteries exploded has killed at least 16 people in South Korea….
US prosecutors recommend Department of Justice brings criminal charges against Boeing | BBC News
US prosecutors have recommended that the Department of Justice (DoJ) brings criminal charges against Boeing. It follows a claim by…
Israeli Prime Minister says intense Rafah fighting ‘nearly over’ | BBC News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the "intense phase" of fighting in Rafah in southern Gaza is nearly over,…
Deadly attacks on synagogue and churches in Russia’s Dagestan | BBC News
Security forces have killed the gunmen responsible for attacks on police officers, churches and a synagogue, which has left at…