N Korea conducts ‘underwater nuclear weapons system’ test – state media
State media said the test of underwater attack drones was in response to recent US-South Korea drills. Read More
La Kena: Notorious Mexican cartel leader captured
José Alberto García Vilano has been linked to the killing of two US citizens last year. Read More
UK military island not suitable for migrants, UN says
UN officials have been granted access to Diego Garcia two years after asylum seekers landed there. Read More
Melania Trump gives eulogy at mother’s funeral
Donald Trump skipped a court session in his defamation trial in New York to attend the funeral. Read More
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