Archive for August, 2024

Girl, 14, killed as Russian strike hits Kharkiv playground

The strikes, which left at least six others dead, also hit a 12-storey building in the north-eastern city. Full story

Zelensky sacks Ukraine air force chief after F-16 crash

The move came four days after an F-16 fighter jet from Nato allies went down during a Russian barrage. Full story

Far right eyes political earthquake as Germans head to the polls

The far-right Alternative for Germany is set to do very well in state elections in the east. Full story

‘Some of the worst tennis I have ever played’ – Djokovic crashes out of US Open

Australia's Alexei Popyrin hands the defending champion his earliest US Open defeat in 18 years. Full story

Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

New studies suggest the weight loss drug could be used to treat a range of issues, including heart failure. Full story

Germany resumes Afghan deportations after mass stabbing

It is the first deportation of convicted Afghan offenders since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Full story

Fugitive Italian kidnapper arrested in Argentina

Police arrest a man wanted in Italy for decades for a kidnapping carried out by the Red Brigades. Full story

Norway princess and US shaman’s wedding begins after years of ‘turmoil’

Norwegian Princess Martha Louise is set to wed Durek Verrett in a three-day ceremony among the fjords. Full story

Ukraine F-16 destroyed during Russian attack, BBC told

The incident happened just weeks after Kyiv took delivery of the supersonic aircraft. Full story

France on charm offensive as New Caledonia simmers

A proposed voting reform had sparked deadly protests in the French overseas territory in May. Full story
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