September 3, 2024
Russian Missiles Hit Poltava, Ukraine, Killing More Than 50
More than 50 people were killed by two high-speed missiles that hit a military academy in the eastern city of Poltava, one of the most lethal Russian strikes in the war.
Maduro Declares Christmas in October in Venezuela
With the nation’s democracy in shambles, President Nicolás Maduro tries to inject some holiday cheer.
South Korean Teenagers Detained Over Deepfake Sexual Images
The country has been hit by a wave of sexually explicit videos and pictures that have spread online, prompting the authorities to launch a sweeping investigation.
129 Dead in Congo Prison Jailbreak
The government said that at least 24 inmates had been shot dead as they attempted to escape from Makala Central Prison, which rights organizations have long warned is dangerously overcrowded.
At Least 12 Die Trying to Cross English Channel, French Authorities Say
The French maritime authorities said that 65 people were picked up from the sea after their vessel encountered unspecified difficulties.
Here are the latest developments.
Two ballistic missiles hit an educational institution and a neighboring hospital in Poltava, eastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Pope Lands in Indonesia, Where Muslim-Christian Harmony Is Under Strain
Indonesia is proud of its religious diversity and its reputation for tolerance, but minorities, including Catholics, still face discrimination.
Middle East Crisis: As Israel’s Rifts Widen, Netanyahu Remains Defiant
In strikes and protests, many Israelis are pushing their government to prioritize the release of hostages above the immediate defeat of Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to change course.
A U.K. Succession Drama: Who Will Replace U.S. Ambassador Karen Pierce?
Diplomat Karen Pierce has built alliances with Trump officials and the Biden-Harris administration. But with her term set to end next year, the U.K. government has a dilemma over her replacement.
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