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8h ago

Around 100 people killed in a fire at a wedding hall in Iraq

The blaze was seemingly caused by fireworks set off to celebrate at the event in Nineveh province, a predominantly Christian area just outside of the city of Mosul.
Fatal fire engulfs wedding hall in Iraq killing over 100 on Sept. 26, 2023.
Fatal fire engulfs wedding hall in Iraq killing over 100 on Sept. 26, 2023.
20h ago

Canada's House speaker steps down after honoring man who fought for Nazis

“The work of this House is above any of us. Therefore I must step down as your speaker,” Anthony Rota told lawmakers.
Anthony Rota, speaker of the House of Commons, in Ottawa, Canada, on Sept. 22, 2023.
Anthony Rota, speaker of the House of Commons, in Ottawa, Canada, on Sept. 22, 2023.

Shakira charged with $7 million tax evasion by Spanish prosecutors

Shakira is alleged to have used an offshore company based in a tax haven to avoid paying the tax, Barcelona prosecutors said in a statement.
Shakira performs at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards  in Newark, N.J.
Shakira performs at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards  in Newark, N.J.

Antarctic winter sea ice hits 'extreme' record low

“It’s not just a record-breaking year; it’s an extreme record-breaking year,” one scientist said.
Gentoo penguins on Petermann Island, Antarctica, in November 2022.
Gentoo penguins on Petermann Island, Antarctica, in November 2022.
1d ago

South Korea holds rare military parade and warns North over nuclear threat

The parade marks the country’s Armed Forces Day, normally a muted event compared to the massive events the North has staged under leader Kim Jong Un.
Image: South Korea Commemorates 75th Armed Forces Day Ceremony
Image: South Korea Commemorates 75th Armed Forces Day Ceremony
1d ago

Philippines diver removes Beijing's floating barrier in the South China Sea

The Scarborough Shoal, a prime fishing spot about 124 miles off the Philippines, has been the site of decades of on-off disputes over sovereignty.
Philippines diver removes Beijing's floating barrier in the South China Sea
Philippines diver removes Beijing's floating barrier in the South China Sea
1d ago

Canadian Sikhs stage protests against Indian government over murder

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said last week there may be a link between New Delhi and the murder of a Sikh separatist advocate in British Columbia.
Canadian Sikhs stage protests against Indian government over murder
Canadian Sikhs stage protests against Indian government over murder
1d ago

At least 20 dead in gas station explosion as Nagorno-Karabakh residents flee to Armenia

The explosion occurred as residents were lining up to get fuel to leave after Azerbaijan’s swift military operation to fully reclaim the breakaway region.
At least 20 dead in gas station explosion as Nagorno-Karabakh residents flee to Armenia
At least 20 dead in gas station explosion as Nagorno-Karabakh residents flee to Armenia

Russia hits Ukrainian port and grain facilities in new airstrikes

The two-hour attack was the latest strike on grain and port facilities since Russia quit a grain deal that had ensured safe shipments via the Black Sea to help combat a global food crisis.
Firefighters work near damaged trucks following a Russian strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a location given as Odesa region
Firefighters work near damaged trucks following a Russian strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a location given as Odesa region
2d ago

Parents search for children's remains years after Mexican security forces made 43 students vanish

An independent panel found that Mexican security forces at all levels had collaborated "to make them disappear." Almost none of the students have been found.
September 26, 2022, Mexico City, Mexico: The parents of the 43 normalistas from Ayotzinapa march and rally to demand justice in the Iguala case, 8 years after their forced disappearance and the return of their children during their rally at the Zocalo in the Mexico City. on September 26, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico.
September 26, 2022, Mexico City, Mexico: The parents of the 43 normalistas from Ayotzinapa march and rally to demand justice in the Iguala case, 8 years after their forced disappearance and the return of their children during their rally at the Zocalo in the Mexico City. on September 26, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico.
2d ago

Donatella Versace speaks out against Italy's anti-LGBTQ policies

“Here in Italy, it has never been more important for us to champion minorities’ voices,” the Italian fashion maven said during Milan Fashion Week.
Donatella Versace in New York on Dec. 2, 2018.
Donatella Versace in New York on Dec. 2, 2018.

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