Aug 05 Netanyahu hints at expanded war in Gaza but former Israeli military and spy chiefs object By Julia Frankel, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press The new pressure on Netanyahu came as Gaza's Health Ministry on Tuesday said the war's Palestinian death toll has surpassed 61,000. Continue reading
Aug 05 Titan submersible disaster that killed 5 on way to Titanic ruins was preventable, Coast Guard says By Associated Press The disappearance of the Titan in 2023 off Canada led to a search that grabbed worldwide attention. The Coast Guard released the findings Tuesday from its highest level of investigation. Continue reading
Aug 04 Watch 4:51 News Wrap: At least 40 Gazans killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes In our news wrap Monday, at least 40 Gazans were killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes, over 3,000 Boeing workers who build fighter jets and weapons went on strike, a suspected killer is still at large days after police said… Continue watching
Aug 04 Watch 7:35 5 years after Beirut blast, victims struggle to rebuild lives as leaders evade blame By Leila Molana-Allen, Jacob Russell Five years ago, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history ripped apart Beirut's waterfront with a terrifying power. The blast, which many still refer to as "the bomb," was not terrorism, nor was it war. It was caused by… Continue watching
Aug 04 Stella Rimington, first British woman to become spy chief and M inspiration, dies at 90 By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Rimington was the first female chief of Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency, a successful thriller writer and the inspiration for Judi Dench’s portrayal of MI6 chief M in seven James Bond films. Continue reading
Aug 04 U.S. tariffs put 30,000 South African jobs at risk, officials say By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press South African authorities have warned that U.S. reciprocal tariffs could put an estimated 30,000 jobs at risk. The U.S. plans to impose a 30% tariff on South African goods, creating uncertainty for export industries. Continue reading
Aug 04 Trial begins for suspects in accused of killing 149 in Moscow concert hall attack By Associated Press A trial has begun under tight security for 19 defendants accused of involvement in last year’s shooting rampage in a Moscow concert hall that killed 149 people. Continue reading
Aug 04 Egyptians begin voting in Senate election amid frustrations over stagnant economy By Fatma Khaled, Associated Press Egyptians have started voting for candidates to the nation's Senate, an advisory body that supports the lower house in reviewing and passing laws. Continue reading
Aug 04 Hong Kong bans financial support for 16 overseas activists and cancels passports By Kanis Leung, Associated Press Hong Kong authorities have strengthened a crackdown on 16 overseas-based activists who were previously targeted by bounties on suspicion of endangering national security. Continue reading
Aug 04 Cambodian and Thai leaders meet in Malaysia to iron out ceasefire after deadly border clashes By Eileen Ng, Associated Press Thai and Cambodian officials have met in Malaysia for the first round of cross-border talks since a tense ceasefire was brokered last week. Continue reading