UN condemns escalating tensions between Houthis and Israel
The Israeli strikes followed several days of Houthi launches setting off sirens in Israel. The Israeli military in a statement said it attacked infrastructure used by the Iran-backed Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa and ports in Hodeida, Al-Salif and Ras Qantib, along with power station
Damage at airport after Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen’s capital
A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital, including Sanaa's international airport. Damage to the airport's control tower and buildings could be seen in footage aired by the Houthi-controlled satellite channel al-Masirah.
Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
The pygmy hippo is native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa. According to the Metro Richmond zoo, less than 2,500 mature individuals remain in the wild
Kenya human rights groups raise concerns over abductions of government critics
Four social media users went missing after they shared AI-generated images of President William Ruto that were deemed offensive by supporters of the government.
Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan: Missile strike suspected
Government sources told Euronews that the plane had requested an emergency landing at several Russian airports but was reportedly denied permission, forcing the pilots to continue toward Aktau.
At least 69 dead in boat tragedy off Moroccan coast, Malian nationals among victims
The boat, carrying about 80 passengers, left only 11 survivors, Mali’s Ministry of Malians Abroad confirmed in a statement on Thursday.
Some amputees in Sierra Leone turn to farming to combat discrimination
“They forgot I had one leg,” the 45-year-old laughed. The trainer at a center for amputee farmers picked himself up and added: “We fall and we rise.”
Jay-Z, Diddy rape accuser can remain anonymous in sexual assault lawsuit
An Alabama woman who claims she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean Diddy Combs when she was 13 can proceed with her lawsuit anonymously
Woman can sue Jay-Z & Diddy anonymously
An Alabama woman who claims she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean Diddy Combs when she was 13 can proceed with her lawsuit anonymously
2024 shows record heat driven by climate change
People around the world suffered an average of 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year because of human-caused climate change say scientists