Bruce Springsteen backs Kamala Harris in latest celebrity endorsement
Rocker Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday for the Nov. 5 election, becoming the latest celebrity to back the U.S. vice president against Republican former President…
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use
The World Health Organization approved on Thursday the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use to expand access to medical testing urgently. Read More
US backs Israel’s operations in Lebanon despite risk of expanding conflict
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration believes it is appropriate for Israel to continue with its ground and air attacks on Hezbollah for now, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said…
At least 14 killed in Israeli strike on Tulkarm in West Bank, Palestinian Health ministry says
At least 14 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike on the Tulkarm refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said on Thursday. Read More
Will Asheville’s once-booming riverfront art district ever recover from Helene?
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina – The river that runs through Asheville, North Carolina, is littered with artwork drifting downstream after deadly floods from Hurricane Helene decimated the mountain city’s arts district,…
Ukraine urges court to order Russia to dismantle Crimea bridge
Part of Ukraine’s case is that Russia built the bridge so low that international shipping cannot pass through the strategically vital Kerch Strait. Read More
Haiti conflict pushes 17% of children close to famine, charity says
One in six children in Haiti is facing emergency food insecurity, just one step away from famine, according to a report from charity Save the Children published on Thursday. Read…
Sweden parliament debate interrupted by protesters hurling ‘object’ at FM
Sweden’s foreign minister flees as a bag, reportedly containing tomatoes, lands near her seat. Read More
Moldova alleges pro-Russian vote-buying scheme ahead of key vote
CHISINAU – Pro-Kremlin forces are meddling in Moldova’s upcoming presidential election by paying off tens of thousands of voters in a sweeping plot to derail Chisinau’s bid for closer European…
Around 23 bodies recovered following boat accident on Congo’s Lake Kivu
GOMA – Around 23 bodies have been recovered and 40 people rescued following a boat accident on Lake Kivu, Colonel Molatelo Motau of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission…