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
Pope Francis says sexual pleasure is ‘a gift from God’
Pope Francis’s sermon on lust followed criticism of an old book on sexuality by his head of doctrine. Read More
Second Israeli footballer disciplined in Turkey
Istanbul Basaksehir fine and loan out Israel’s Eden Karzev following his social media post in support of his compatriots being held hostage in Gaza. Read More