Hospitals in Houston ‘backed up’ after hurricane, as millions in US swelter
Houston’s health care system was overwhelmed because some patients could not be discharged amid a punishing heatwave. Read More
For first time, Nato accuses China of supplying Russia’s attacks on Ukraine
The statement was a major departure for the alliance, which until 2019 never officially mentioned China as a concern. Read More
Nato statement full of ‘belligerent rhetoric’ and ‘lies’, says Chinese official
The alliance should instead do more to contribute to world peace and stability. Read More
Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on Thursday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. Read More
Taiwan reports surge in Chinese air force activity after carrier passes by
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s defence ministry on Thursday reported detecting a surge of Chinese military aircraft operating around the island, after a Chinese aircraft carrier passed by to the south of…
Macron ends his silence, calling for ‘a broad gathering’ that would split the left
In a letter to the French people, Mr Macron said of the election he abruptly called last month: “nobody won it”. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 11
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, July 11, 2024. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 11
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, July 11, 2024. Read More
Canada takes step to acquire up to 12 submarines to guard Arctic
OTTAWA – Canada, looking to shore up its defense of the Arctic, is moving ahead to acquire up to 12 submarines and has started a formal process to meet with…
Israel cites aid backlog in Gaza; UN says: ‘We’re doing what we can’
UNITED NATIONS – A backlog of 1,150 truckloads of humanitarian aid is waiting to be collected from the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing in the southern Gaza Strip,…