Thai Officials Raid Illegal Bitcoin Mine After Power Outages
Thai authorities raided an illegal bitcoin mine west of Bangkok after residents complained of frequent blackouts in the area for more than a month, local authorities said Sunday.
Israel, Hezbollah Exchange Heavy Fire Across Lebanese Border In Major Escalation Of Fighting
Both sides said they aimed only at military targets, with an Israeli navy officer, two Hezbollah fighters and an allied militant killed in the bombardments
Reuters Says Team Member Missing In Russian Strike On East Ukraine Hotel
A member of the Reuters news agency was missing and two others were wounded in a Russian strike on a hotel in the east Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, the agency said Sunday, while Russian attacks killed 12 civilians across the country in the last 24 hours.
Israel Launches Strikes On Lebanon In What It Called Preventive Attack On Hezbollah
Israeli officials said Sunday "preemptive" strikes were launched in Lebanon after detection of preparations for "large-scale" attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
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Beekeepers across France say it has been a disastrous year for honey, with bees starving to death and production plummeting by up to 80 percent.
Russia and Ukraine Swap 115 Prisoners, Zelenskyy Celebrates Independence Day
Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the Ukrainian troops who helped replenish the pool of prisoners for exchange.
One Held As German Police Hunt Festival Knife Attack Suspect
German police on Saturday said they detained one person as they hunted for a man who stabbed three people to death and wounded eight others at a street festival in the city of Solingen.
Zelensky Vows More 'Retribution' For Russia As POWs Exchanged
President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed more "retribution" against Russia on Ukrainian Independence Day Saturday, as Kyiv and Moscow announced the exchange of 230 prisoners just over two weeks into Ukraine's surprise offensive on Kursk.
'Sick And Scared': Burundi Treats Mpox Patients
"I felt very sick and scared, I couldn't even walk any more," said mpox patient Samuel Nduwimana in Burundi's economic capital Bujumbura, one of around 170 confirmed cases in the small African country.
Gaza Talks Set To Resume In Cairo As Fighting Rages
Negotiators geared up for a crucial weekend of Gaza ceasefire talks Saturday, as Hamas said it was sending delegates to Cairo but would not participate in the discussions, and fighting raged in the Palestinian territory.
Tent Rallies Turn West Bank Eviction Into Rallying Cry
Flanked by smartphone-wielding peace activists, members of an evicted Palestinian family marched onto land seized by armed Israeli settlers, shouting "Out!
Philippines Says China Fired Flares At Its South China Sea Plane
The Philippine government accused China on Saturday of firing flares at one of its aircraft as it flew patrols over the South China Sea this month.
Protesters' Mass Arrests Leave Venezuelans In Fear
Edward Ocariz was cooking lunch at his home in a Caracas slum when police stormed in.
Three Dead, Several Wounded In Knife Attack On German Festival
Three people were killed and four severely wounded in a knife attack at a festival in the western German city of Solingen on Friday, according to a spokeswoman for the police in nearby Duesseldorf.
California AI Bill Divides Silicon Valley
A bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models is under consideration in California's legislature, despite outcry that it could kill the technology it seeks to control.
US Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Targeting Russia's Wartime Economy
The United States unveiled sweeping sanctions Friday against almost 400 individuals and companies tied to Russia's war in Ukraine, expanding existing measures to curb Moscow over the invasion of its neighbor.
US Alleges Software Scheme To Raise Rent Prices
US prosecutors unveiled sweeping antitrust charges Friday against a property management software company that they allege employs algorithms to enable collusion among landlords, harming renters across numerous US markets.
Top Biden Advisor Sullivan To Visit China As US Elections Loom
Jake Sullivan, President Joe Biden's national security advisor, will visit China next week in a new bid to manage tensions months before US elections, the White House said Friday.
Bracing For War: Lebanese Hospitals Ready Emergency Plans
In Lebanon's biggest public hospital, nurses are busy honing their life-saving skills as the spectre of all-out war looms, 10 months into intensifying clashes between Hezbollah and Israel over the Gaza war.
Iceland's Volanic Eruption Expands As Lava Flows From Second Fissure
Icelandic authorities said Friday that a second fissure had formed on the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula after lava started spewing forth for the sixth time in the region since December.
Israelis In Cairo For Gaza Talks But Disputes Linger
Israeli negotiators were in Cairo Friday for talks on a Gaza truce, a spokesman said, but a dispute over the presence of Israeli troops on Gaza's southern border remained among sticking points.
Macron Kicks Off Tense Talks On New French Government
French President Emmanuel Macron was Friday to begin a round of thorny consultations with political leaders, hoping to cobble together a viable ruling coalition after last month's inconclusive election.
Taiwan Leader Urges Unity On Chinese Attack Anniversary
Taiwanese must "unite as one" against the threat from China, President Lai Ching-te said Friday, as the island marked the 66th anniversary of a deadly Chinese artillery attack.
Canada Government Steps In To End Crippling Freight Rail Shutdown
Freight rail operations were set to resume across Canada following federal intervention to end a crippling disruption triggered by labor disputes at the country's two main operators.
UK Labour's Move To Tax Private Schools Stirs Passions
UK's Labour government has vowed to tax private schools in order to boost public education and create thousands of teaching posts, but the policy is causing concern for families already hard-pressed to meet the fees.
China's 'Throwing Eggs' Card Game Wins Fans And Official Censure
In the evenings in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, friends meet to "throw eggs" -- a card game winning fans despite official warnings that it is an addictive waste of time and a drain on productivity.
Influencer Andrew Tate Placed Under House Arrest In Romania In New Probe
A Romanian court on Thursday placed controversial influencer Andrew Tate -- who is already awaiting trial over human trafficking and rape charges -- under house arrest, a day after raiding his home in a new investigation involving minors.
French Prosecutors Request Trial In Depardieu Rape Probe
Paris prosecutors called Thursday for film legend Gerard Depardieu to face trial for the alleged rape of a fellow actor, ahead of another case against him set to be heard in October.
Venezuela High Court Confirms Maduro's Reelection After Fraud Claims
The court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election.
World's Second Largest Diamond Found In Botswana
A massive 2,492-carat diamond -- the second largest in the world -- has been discovered in Botswana, the Canadian mining company that found the stone announced Thursday.
Bangladesh Revokes Diplomatic Passport Of Ex-PM Hasina
Bangladesh's interim government revoked the diplomatic passport of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, after she fled a student-led uprising by helicopter to India earlier this month.
Protests As Rebuilt Tower Opens At German Church With Nazi Links
Protesters picketed a newly-rebuilt German church tower Thursday, part of a controversial reconstruction of a building with links to Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.
Indonesians Protesting Election Law Changes Clash With Police
Indonesian protesters clashed with police in the capital on Thursday after the outgoing president's allies moved to revise election rules, which critics said would allow him to install a political dynasty.
Key Indian Hospital Ends Stike But Doctor Rape Protests Rage
Doctors at a top Indian government hospital ended Thursday an 11-day strike in protest against the rape and murder of a doctor, but furious demonstrations continued in Kolkata.
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