Anti-Putin Russian Paramilitaries Join Ukraine's Fight In Kharkiv Region
Peeking out from under a hat and with his face covered, the Russian fighting for Kyiv described unrelenting battles in the northeastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv where Moscow's forces opened a new front last week.
Israel Army Says Two Thai Hostages Held In Gaza Are Dead
The Israeli army said Thursday that two Thai hostages earlier believed to be alive in Gaza were killed in the October 7 attack and their bodies are being held in the Palestinian territory.
Yemen's Houthis Say Will Target All Ships Heading To Israel
All ships heading to Israeli ports will be targeted by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis and not just in the Red Sea region, the group's leaded Abdulmalik al-Houthi said in a televised speech on Thursday.
Russia Lacks Numbers For Major Breakthrough In Ukraine: NATO Commander
Russia does not have sufficient forces on the ground to make a major breakthrough in Ukraine after launching an offensive in the Kharkhiv region, a top NATO commander said Thursday.
US Catholic Conservatives Trapped In "Suicidal Attitude", Says Pope Francis
Pope Francis said his conservative critics within the Roman Catholic Church in the United States are trapped in a "suicidal attitude," according to an interview with CBS.
Pics: London Exhibit Shows Portraits Of British Royals From Last 100 Years
From Andy Warhol's colourful depiction of Queen Elizabeth II to Cecil Beaton's pictures of her sister Princess Margaret, a new exhibition looks at portrait photography of Britain's royal family over the last 100 years.
"Our Supplies Will Not Last", Says Doctor At Gaza Trauma Centre
At a field hospital that has become one of Gaza's main trauma centres, a doctor who has worked in a dozen war zones described the situation as the most "catastrophic" he had ever seen.
Joe Biden Rejects Republican Request For Audio Of Special Counsel Interview
US President Joe Biden refused Thursday to turn over audio of an interview with investigators probing his handling of classified documents -- questioning that led to bombshell accusations that the 81-year-old Democrat was mentally frail.
Kurdish Leader Jailed For 42 Years Over 2014 Protests By Turkey Court
A Turkish court on Thursday sentenced an ex-leader of the pro-Kurdish HDP party to 42 years in prison for his alleged role in deadly 2014 protests that erupted as Islamic State group jihadists overran the Syrian town of Kobane.
General Mahamat Idriss Deby Wins Chad's Presidential Election
Chad's junta leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno won the May 6 presidential election with 61 percent of the vote, according to final results announced by the Constitutional Council Thursday.
249 Million People Living With Hypertension In South East Asia: WHO
An estimated 294 million people are living with hypertension in the South-East Asia region, including India, said Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia on Thursday.
Human Rights Group Urge Elon Musk To Restore Starlink Service In Sudan
Humanitarian organisations are urging Starlink's chief Elon Musk not to shut down the satellite internet service, as doing so could ''collectively punish'' millions of Sudanese.
Slovak PM Shooting: Accused Gunman Charged With Attempted Murder
Authorities charged an alleged gunman Thursday with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying the shooting was sparked by the election win last month of a Fico ally.
"Explosive Diarrhoea" Outbreak, Caused By Contaminated Water, Hits UK Town
Residents have now been advised not to drink directly from the tap and boil it before consumption.
1 In 3 People Die Of Heart Disease Due To Fat, Cholesterol Buildup: Study
The researchers said that the risk of atherosclerosis is currently measured by blood pressure, cholesterol levels, age, and lifestyle.
Transgender Russian Politician Claims To Have De-Transitioned Back To A Man
A transgender politician from Russia said on Thursday that he had reverted to his gender assigned at birth, in an unusual message amid a crackdown on LGBTQ rights in the country.