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Five South Africans in court over alleged recruitment for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Suspects arrested after tipoff over accusation that 17 South Africans were tricked on to frontlines of the conflictFive South Africans have appeared in court on charges relating to recruitment and fighting for Russia in its war with Ukraine, amid allegations that 17 South Africans had been tricked on to the frontlines of the conflict.A female suspect was arrested on Thursday on her return to South Africa at OR Tambo international airport outside Johannesburg, police said. Three suspects were arrested at the airport on Friday and another on Saturday. Continue reading...
White House says commander, not Pete Hegseth, gave 'second strike' order on Venezuelan boat
The White House on Monday said Adm. Frank M. "Mitch" Bradley was responsible for the deadly and controversial second strike on a Venezuelan boat suspected of carrying drugs through international waters on Sept. 2.
Conservatives ahead of governing party in Honduras presidential vote, as Trump effect debated
With votes from about 56% of polling places counted in Honduras, preliminary and partial results showed conservative candidates Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla leading the presidential contest early Monday and the governing party trailing
Guinea-Bissau's latest coup sparks allegations of a staged takeover. Here's what to know
In West Africa's latest military takeover, soldiers in Guinea-Bissau followed up a disputed presidential election by seizing power last week in what some critics allege was a staged coup to avoid having the incumbent lose.
World Health Organization recommends GLP-1 drugs for weight management
The World Health Organization on Monday recommended GLP-1 drugs for adult weight management.
Conservatives ahead of governing party in Honduras presidential vote, early results show
Two conservative challengers were practically tied for the lead in Honduras' presidential contest with votes from about 55% of polling places counted early Monday, according to preliminary and partial results. The previous day's vote had come just days after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in a close race by endorsing one of those candidates and announcing that he would pardon a former president.
Son of 'El Chapo' is set for a change-of-plea hearing in U.S. drug case
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" was set Monday to change his not guilty plea in a U.S. drug trafficking case, months after his brother entered a plea deal.
Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires
Authorities face growing criticism for detaining at least two civilians who have called for accountabilityAuthorities in Hong Kong have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to last week’s devastating fire, as they face growing criticism from residents over the arrests under national security laws of at least two civilians calling for accountability.Emergency services continued to search through the seven towers of the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po on Monday, days after the city’s deadliest fire in 75 years. The death toll rose to 151 and is expected to rise further as the search continues. About 40 people are still missing. Continue reading...
A South African radio presenter is arrested on suspicion of recruiting fighters for Russia
A South African radio presenter has appeared in court accused of recruiting men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
A very royal Christmas. King Charles III's charity auctions stockings made from monarch's drapes
Searching for a gift for that special royal watcher in your life?
Move to strip former Israeli leader's name from a Dublin park sparks an outcry in Ireland
A proposal to rename a Dublin park named after a former Israeli president has sparked an outcry, with Ireland's chief rabbi saying it would be "a shameful erasure" of the country's Jewish history.
Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Over 800 people remained missing Monday after devastating floods killed over 1,000 people last week in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, as Indonesia's president urged more action to confront the changing climate.
