After three cargo ships were hit in Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian ports this week, killing at least 10 and injuring several others, maritime analysts are warning that ship operators could start refusing to transit that stretch of the Black Sea. 3 vessels damaged by Russian missiles at Odesa-area ports …
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Kamala Harris bet big on courting Republicans. Is her bet paying off?
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris bet big on the Nikki Haley voter, the chunk of Republicans who kept opposing Donald Trump in primaries — even when the primaries were over. It explains much of Harris's messaging, like boasts about owning a gun and being willing to use it. Is her strategy …
Read More »12 tourists rescued after being trapped for hours inside Colorado gold mine
Twelve people were safely rescued Thursday night after being trapped for hours at the bottom of a former Colorado gold mine when an elevator malfunctioned, killing one person at the tourist site, authorities said Thursday. 1 killed in elevator malfunction that left surviving tourists trapped underground Twelve people were safely …
Read More »‘There’s nobody like him’: Sammy Basso, longest survivor of rapid ageing disease, dies at 28
Nobody expected Sammy Basso to live as long as he did, but his sudden death at the age 28 still came as a shock to those who knew and loved him. Basso dedicated his short life to research and advocacy around the gene disorder called progeria As It Happens6:30Sammy Basso, …
Read More »Israel discusses Iran plans with U.S., as Hezbollah claims to push back Israeli troops
U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Wednesday about potential Israeli retaliation against Iran, while Lebanon's Hezbollah said its fighters pushed back advancing Israeli forces along the border. U.S. President Joe Biden spoke about Israel's plans with PM Benjamin Netanyahu U.S. President Joe Biden and …
Read More »At least 400,000 people trapped, UN says, as Israeli forces continue raid in northern Gaza
At least 60 people were killed in Israeli military strikes on Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinian medics said, as Israeli forces pressed on with a raid in the enclave's north where a UN aid official said hunger is spreading again. Palestinian, UN officials say there are no safe places to flee …
Read More »UN chief tells Israel that draft law blocking aid agency UNRWA in Gaza would be ‘catastrophe’
Draft Israeli legislation that would stop the UN Palestinian refugee agency working in the Gaza Strip and West Bank would be a "catastrophe" if enacted, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday. He said he raised his concerns with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Middle East conflict 'getting …
Read More »More than 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton lashes Florida causing deaths and flooding
Hurricane Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 160 km/h after producing a barrage of tornadoes, but sparing Tampa a direct hit. Reports of flash flooding, destroyed homes and some deaths Monster …
Read More »Dramatic rescues as Florida confronts the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 160 km/h after producing a barrage of tornadoes, but sparing Tampa a direct hit. Reports of flash flooding, destroyed homes and some deaths Monster …
Read More »Florida landmarks and locations before and after Hurricane Milton’s wrath
Hurricane Milton roared across the midsection of Florida late Wednesday and into Thursday, sparking tornadoes and leaving at least several people dead. See some of the damage from satellite photos released by Maxar Technologies. Satellite photos reveal extensive damage to beaches, homes, an airport and sports stadium Drone footage shows …
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