At least 34 dead in Colombia landslides
At least 34 people have been confirmed dead following landslides in Colombia’s northwestern department of Chocó, the governor’s office said in a statement Saturday. So far, 17 bodies have been…
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Video of crowd’s fascist salute in heart of Rome rattles Italy – but not its prime minister
A viral video of more than 150 men, clad in black and raising their right arms in a fascist salute in central Rome, has caused a stir everywhere but in the…
A wider war doesn’t suit Iran, even as it benefits from rising tensions
The stakes in the Middle East have rarely been higher. Simmering tensions reached new levels on Friday when the US and UK launched strikes on Houthi fighters in Yemen, in…
Ecuador arrests hundreds in bid to halt eruption of gang-based violence
Nearly 900 people have been arrested in Ecuador since Tuesday in a national security operation to stop an outburst of gang violence, Ecuador’s presidency said. The presidency says 94 of the 859 people detained are members of what they…
Russia unleashes fresh barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine
Russia unleashed another large barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine on Saturday, the fourth such attack since December 29, amid concerns that Moscow is trying to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defence. The Russian assault was comprised of 40 attack weapons including cruise, aeroballistic, ballistic,…
Unprecedented bird flu outbreak spreads to mammals in sub-Antarctic, UK says
An unprecedented and highly contagious bird flu outbreak in the sub-Antarctic has spread to mammals, British officials said Thursday, as experts warned the disease poses a significant threat to the…
Are fingerprints unique? Not really, AI-based study finds
“Do you think that every fingerprint is actually unique?” It’s a question that a professor asked Gabe Guo during a casual chat while he was stuck at home during the…
Huge network of ancient cities uncovered in the Amazon rainforest
Archaeologists working deep in the Amazon rainforest have discovered an extensive network of cities dating back 2,500 years. The highly structured pre-Hispanic settlements, with wide streets and long, straight roads,…
T. rex’s older and equally sizable relative discovered in New Mexico
A formerly unknown relative of the most iconic of all dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus rex, has been newly identified, according to a study released Thursday. The revelation adds a new clue that…
Taiwan votes for a new president against a backdrop of growing China threats
Taiwan goes to the polls on Saturday in a closely watched election that could reverberate far beyond its shores after years of growing threats from Beijing, which warned this week…