All 174 people who were stranded in cable cars high above a mountain in southern Turkey have been brought to safety. It took almost 23 hours to rescue all of them after one of the pods hit a pole and burst open. Sadly, one person died and 10 others were injured when they fell to…
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Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea.
President Joe Biden has pledged that the US will come to the defense of the Philippines in the event of any armed attack in the South China Sea, reaffirming America’s commitment to its ally. Mr Biden’s comments come amid regular skirmishes and rising tensions between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels in the disputed waterway….
Judge Blocks Trump’s Lawyers From Naming Witnesses in Documents Case.
The special counsel had asked that the names of about two dozen government witnesses be redacted from a public version of a court filing to protect against potential threats or harassment. Granting a request by federal prosecutors, the judge overseeing former President Donald J. Trump’s classified documents case ordered his lawyers on Tuesday to redact…
Spain, Australia hints it could recognise Palestinian state.
Australian foreign minister Penny Wong said that this move was being taken to accelerate the momentum towards peace between the two sides. Australian foreign minister Penny Wong indicated the possibility of the island country considering recognising a Palestinian state, which is a shift in policy as the West is continually urging for a two-state nation…
Trump says he wouldn’t sign abortion ban if elected as a republican
Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would not sign a federal abortion ban if one reached his desk were he to be elected in November. It’s Trump’s firmest response to date on a national abortion ban. He has simultaneously claimed credit for appointing the Supreme Court justices who helped overturn Roe v. Wade while…
Security increased at Champions League ties after threat.
Security will be increased at Champions League games this week after a media outlet supporting the Islamic State group published threats against venues. Ministers in both France and Spain have confirmed enhanced security measures. A pro-IS media channel has published several images of stadiums hosting quarter-final ties on Tuesday and Wednesday. Uefa said it was…
What’s behind Israeli troop pullout from southern Gaza?
Israel’s military announced Sunday it had withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group and bringing its troop presence in the territory to one of the lowest levels since the six-month war began. France 24’s Rob Parsons takes…
Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv kill seven, officials say.
At least seven people have been killed in Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, officials say. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said six people were killed when Iranian-made Shahed drones hit several buildings, including apartment blocks, early on Saturday. Another person was killed in a second strike on a residential area, he added. Attacks…
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