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53m ago

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche at 26

Hediger secured her first two World Cup podium places in the 2023-24 season and took part in the 2022 Winter Olympics in China.
Sophie Hediger smiles and holds her snowboard outside
Sophie Hediger smiles and holds her snowboard outside
4h ago

At least 2 killed after armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening

At least two people were killed when armed men opened fire on a group of journalists attending a press conference to announce the reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital.
Medics inspect an ambulance of wounded people, shot by armed gangs at the General Hospital
Medics inspect an ambulance of wounded people, shot by armed gangs at the General Hospital
11h ago

Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth a big boon to researchers

The remains were found with no damage to the head, trunk, ears and mouth, according to the rector of the Lazarev Mammoth Museum Laboratory at the North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk.
Remains of a well-preserved baby mammoth discovered in Siberian permafrost
Remains of a well-preserved baby mammoth discovered in Siberian permafrost
13h ago

Meet the Grinch who stole Christmas from alleged drug dealers

Footage supplied by Peru's national police agency show the Grinch, dressed in Santa’s jacket, running down a street in southern Lima with a sledgehammer slung over his shoulder.
A Peruvian police squad, with an agent dressed as the popular Christmas character The Grinch, captured a gang dedicated to micro-drug trafficking in an operation carried out over the weekend south of Lima.
A Peruvian police squad, with an agent dressed as the popular Christmas character The Grinch, captured a gang dedicated to micro-drug trafficking in an operation carried out over the weekend south of Lima.
15h ago

Blast kills 12 people at explosives factory in Turkey

The blast hit a factory in the village of Kavakli, some 100 miles northeast of the city of Izmir.
Security personnel survey the site of a factory explosion in northwest Turkey on December 24, 2024
Security personnel survey the site of a factory explosion in northwest Turkey on December 24, 2024
15h ago

Hong Kong's plan to lure back visitors? It's black, white and eats bamboo

The Chinese territory, which now has more giant pandas than any place outside mainland China, hopes the beloved bears will help bring back tourists.
Hong Kong Panda Ocean Park
Hong Kong Panda Ocean Park
15h ago

Russian court jails U.S. citizen Eugene Spector for 15 years in espionage case, state news reports

Eugene Spector, who was born in Russia and then moved to the U.S., was charged last August with espionage.
Russian-born U.S. citizen already in prison on a bribery conviction now faces charges of espionage, according to Russian news agencies.
Russian-born U.S. citizen already in prison on a bribery conviction now faces charges of espionage, according to Russian news agencies.
1d ago

Premature babies among hundreds at risk as Israeli forces besiege Gaza hospital, director warns

“Bullets had penetrated the intensive care unit, the maternity department and the specialized surgery department,” Dr. Husam Abu Safiya said.
The only functioning hospital at northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital serves at minimum capacity due to shortage of medical resources.
The only functioning hospital at northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital serves at minimum capacity due to shortage of medical resources.

Trump says ownership of Greenland 'is an absolute necessity'

The president-elect had floated the idea of buying the island, which is part of Denmark, during his first term in the White House.
Icebergs drift by in Disko Bay on July 15, 2024 at Ilulissat, Greenland.
Icebergs drift by in Disko Bay on July 15, 2024 at Ilulissat, Greenland.
2d ago

Spain's 'fat' lottery delivers hefty $2.8 billion prize in centuries-old Christmas tradition

"El Gordo" originated in 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars. Now the drawing is watched live on television and livestreamed globally.
The State distributes today a total of 2,702 million euros in prizes, which means 112 million more than last year.
The State distributes today a total of 2,702 million euros in prizes, which means 112 million more than last year.
2d ago

Ex-Marines pilot who worked in China to be extradited to U.S., Australia government says

Daniel Duggan, a naturalized Australian, faces charges including breaking U.S. arms control law by training Chinese military pilots to land on aircraft carriers.
Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan
Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan

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