U.S. amplifies strikes on Yemen’s Houthis as tensions with Israel flare
The latest round of strikes occurred as the United States and its ally Israel struggle to halt a campaign of regional assaults by Yemen’s Houthi militants.
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Twenty big cats die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state
Bengal tiger, cougars, a lynx and bobcats dead as disease spreads rapidly among US poultry flocks and dairy herds Twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, a lynx and four bobcats, have died after contracting bird flu at an animal sanctuary in Shelton, Washington. The big cat deaths come as bird flu, a…
Stoke heads UK list of biggest annual house price growth, says Halifax
Jump of 17.2% in 12 months to September for city, while Huddersfield had largest decline Stoke-on-Trent experienced the biggest annual house price growth in the UK, while Huddersfield had the biggest decline, according to the mortgage lender Halifax. Average house prices in the Staffordshire city jumped by 17.2% or £33,000 in the 12 months to…
Immediate fire threat moves to NSW as Victoria continues to battle Grampians blaze
Authorities warn travellers and tourists to be alert to emergency warnings with extreme fire danger forecast over much of NSW, Victoria, WA and SA Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Millions of residents and travellers across several states have been warned to stay alert as the risk of Christmas week…
Italian journalist’s arrest in Iran alleged to be reprisal for detention of suspected arms dealer
Cecilia Sala, 29, was detained in Tehran three days after US warrant used to hold Swiss-Iranian businessman in Milan The arrest of a renowned Italian journalist in Iran is reportedly in retaliation for the detention of a Swiss-Iranian businessman and suspected arms dealer in Italy three days earlier, according to media reports quoting the US…
Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel
Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war.
Structural weaknesses in the German economy must ‘absolutely’ be addressed, finance minister says
German finance minister Jörg Kukies also addressed the debate over Germany’s so-called debt brake rule, saying some “targeted reforms” were necessary.
Irish ex-rugby player found guilty of rape in France
Former Irish U20 prop Denis Coulson has been found guilty of the rape of a woman in Bordeaux in 2017.
Tesla launches refreshed Model Y in China to fend off domestic rivals
The Model Y, which Tesla announced in China, will start at 263,500 Chinese yuan ($35,935), with deliveries set to begin in March.
Crews Lift Wreckage From D.C. Plane Crash Out of Potomac
A crane was removing the fuselage of the passenger jet that crashed into the river last week after colliding with a U.S. Army helicopter.