What is white phosphorous? Israel slammed for using banned chemical in Gaza's civilian areas that cause 'severe burns'

White phosphorous, banned by UN in 1980, is a highly combustible substance that produces extreme heat, approximately 1499 degrees Fahrenheit

2023-10-13 17:46

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for eight overseas activists

By James Pomfret and Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong police on Monday accused eight overseas-based activists of serious

2023-07-03 17:59

First flight bringing Afghan refugees from Pakistan lands in UK

Many Afghans who fled the Taliban after working with the UK government are waiting for relocation.

2023-10-27 08:49

Woman killed and suspect in custody after vehicle strikes pedestrians in Toronto

Canadian police say they believe four people may have been hit "intentionally".

2023-11-16 11:20

Matt Gaetz got what he wanted. Now what?

The right-wing Republican helped orchestrate the downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Why?

2023-10-12 05:21

In Utah and Kansas, state courts flex power over new laws regulating abortion post-Roe

State courts in Utah and Kansas are planning to hear arguments Tuesday in legal challenges involving new abortion laws since the overturning of Roe v. Wade

2023-08-08 13:22

Morocco in Mourning Following Deadliest Quake in Six Decades

Morocco authorities searched for survivors as aid offers poured in from around the world following a powerful earthquake

2023-09-10 08:19

The Bizarre World of Kanye West: From run-in with Evel Knievel to that scandalous NSFW Venice boat ride

Kanye West and his 'wife' Bianca Censori invited serious public outrage after their recent lewd act on a boat in Venice

2023-09-04 21:20

Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates

Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024

2023-10-12 21:00

Exclusive: US government agencies hit in global cyberattack

"Several" US federal government agencies have been hit in a global cyberattack that exploits a vulnerability in widely used software.

2023-06-15 23:57

Hedge Fund Treasury Trade That Blew Up Attracts BOE Concern

A leveraged trade in US Treasury futures that has regained popularity with hedge funds poses a risk to

2023-07-12 21:57

Startup founder accused of defrauding JPMorgan is indicted

NEW YORK Charlie Javice, who has been accused of defrauding JPMorgan Chase & Co through her now-shuttered college

2023-05-19 03:26