Thursday, 10 Oct, 2024

International

Man accused of Trump assassination bid pleads not guilty

Ryan Routh, the 58-year-old man accused of plotting to kill Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course, pleaded not guilty on Monday to several federal charges. His lawyer Kristy Militello entered the not guilty plea during a brief arraignment in a West

Marine Le Pen on trial for alleged EU funds misuse

Marine Le Pen, long-time leader of France’s far-right National Rally and presidential hopeful, goes on trial in Paris on Monday accused of misusing European parliamentary funds. More than 20 other senior figures in the party are also facing the same charges. They are accused of

Three dead and 15 hurt in Shanghai Walmart stabbing

Three people died and 15 others were injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage inside a Walmart supermarket in Shanghai on Monday night. Chinese police said they arrested a 37-year-old man surnamed Lin at the scene, adding that he had come to Shanghai to "vent his anger due

Rate of ocean warming has nearly doubled since 2005: study

The pace at which oceans are warming has almost doubled since 2005 as global temperatures rise because of human-caused climate change, a report from the EU monitor Copernicus said on Monday. The findings by the Copernicus Marine Service underscore the consequences of a warming planet

Israeli attacks kill 105 people in Lebanon as war escalates

Lebanon has seen another bloody day as relentless Israeli bombardment killed at least 105 people across the country and injured 359 others, according to health officials. A single attack in Ain al-Delb near the southern Sidon flattened two residential buildings, killing 32 people,

Far right in Austria 'opens new era' with election victory

Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) has opened the door to a new era, its leader Herbert Kickl has told supporters, as they celebrated an unprecedented election victory. Projected results gave Kickl's party 28.8% - more than two points ahead of the conservative

112 killed in Nepal due to heavy rain, floods

Devastating floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have claimed the lives of at least 112 people in Nepal in the last 24 hours, as per official data. In addition, over 100 people are injured, and rescue operations are on to locate 68 people who have gone missing due to the

World reacts to Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

The Lebanese group Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Hassan Nasrallah, its longtime leader, in an air strike on the group’s underground headquarters near the capital, Beirut. Hours after Israel claimed killing the 64-year-old Nasrallah, the Iran-backed Hezbollah on Saturday

At least 17 killed in mass shooting in South African town

Seventeen people, including 15 women, have been killed in two houses in close proximity to each other in a rural town in South Africa, according to the police. A search was under way for the suspects, national police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said in a statement on Saturday. The

At least 63 dead as Helene pummels south-east US

At least 63 people have died and millions have been left without power as Hurricane Helene roared through the south-eastern US. In North Carolina, more than 400 roads remain closed with the mountain town of Asheville largely cut off. Supplies are being airlifted to residents, state

Nepal floods and landslides kill at least 66 people, 69 missing

At least 66 people have been killed in Nepal since early on Friday as persistent downpours triggered flooding and landslides, closing major roads and disrupting domestic air travel, officials said on Saturday. The death toll could rise, they added, with another 69 people reported

Hezbollah confirms Nasrallah is killed after Israeli strike

Iran-allied militant group Hezbollah has confirmed in a statement that its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed, confirming the Israeli military's earlier claim that it had killed him in a series of strikes. "Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, has joined

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in strike, Israeli army says

The Israeli military announced on Saturday that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a strike on Beirut. "Hassan Nasrallah is dead," military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani announced on X. Military spokesman Captain David Avraham also confirmed to AFP

Swiss cyclist Furrer dies after crash at Worlds

Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer has died after suffering a serious head injury at the world championships in Switzerland. The 18-year-old crashed during the junior road race on Thursday and was taken to hospital by emergency helicopter. Torrential rain fell during much of Thursday's

Zelenskyy meets Trump amid concerns about US support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met Donald Trump to try and shore up US support against Russia and Vladimir Putin. The meeting in New York on Friday came amid anxiety that if Trump wins the presidency in November, his administration’s support would likely be less

Israel to continue attacks on Gaza, Lebanon: Netanyahu 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged Israel will fight until “total victory” in its continuing war on Gaza and promised to continue attacks on the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, as hopes faded for a ceasefire that could head off an all-out regional war. Several

Israel says it attacked Hezbollah HQ

Israel has carried out several air raids in Lebanon’s capital Beirut that it said targeted the headquarters of Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. A series of massive explosions sent huge clouds of smoke soaring above the densely populated Haret Hreik neighbourhood in Dahiyeh,

At least 43 dead as Helene pummels southeast US

At least 43 people have died and millions left without power on Friday as Hurricane Helene roared through the south-eastern US. It was the most powerful storm on record to hit Florida's Big Bend and moved north into Georgia and the Carolinas after making landfall overnight on

Israel striking Hezbollah with ‘full force’ despite ceasefire calls

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the country’s military to continue fighting with “full force” against the armed group Hezbollah, despite calls from the US and other allies for a ceasefire. Lebanon's health ministry said at least 92 people were

Zelenskyy visits White House as partisan divide grows ahead of US vote

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with US President Joe Biden and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, as the Ukrainian leader sought to shore up more support ahead of the United States election in November. The series of Washington, DC meetings on Thursday