Hunter Biden agrees to testify in impeachment probe
The president’s son’s refusal to testify had prompted Republicans to hold him in contempt of Congress. Read More
Canadian former pole vault world champion Barber dies aged 29
Canada’s former world pole vault champion Shawn Barber dies at the age of 29 from medical complications. Read More
Peregrine lander: American Moon mission destroyed over Pacific Ocean
The Peregrine One spacecraft burns up in Earth’s atmosphere after failing to reach the Moon. Read More
US Congress speedily backs new government funding before snowstorm approaches
Lawmakers rushed through temporary funding to keep the government open ahead of a Friday deadline. Read More
Israeli troops push deep into Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis
The army says soldiers are engaged in “close quarter combat” after reaching the city’s southernmost area. Read More
Netanyahu publicly rejects US push for Palestinian state
The Israeli PM’s rejection of Washington’s efforts shows the growing disagreement between the two allies. Read More
Biden says air strikes against Houthis in Yemen will continue
The remarks come as the US confirmed a fifth round of strikes on Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. Read More
Ecuador security forces launch major prison operation
The operation, led by the Ecuadorean army and police, is part of the government’s war on drug gangs. Read More
Georgia: Stalin Icon removed from Tbilisi church
The icon showed the Soviet dictator being blessed by a saint, but the Church says it has to be changed. Read More
Why did Iran launch strikes on its allies’ territory?
Iranian attacks hit targets in Syria, Iraq and Pakistan over two days. Why, and why now? Read More