Coal train derails off Colorado bridge and onto interstate, killing a semi truck driver, authorities say
A coal train derailed off a bridge in southern Colorado on Sunday as it was crossing over Interstate 25, killing the driver of a semi truck that was passing underneath the bridge, state authorities confirmed.
2023-10-16 12:26
The US is mounting a frantic effort to head off a wider Middle East war
US leaders are mounting an urgent effort to prevent Israel's war against Hamas and a resulting civilian catastrophe in Gaza from escalating into a widening regional conflict that could snowball into an even greater geopolitical crisis after this month's horrific attacks.
2023-10-16 12:21
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin suffers serious losses in largest offensive in months
Russia has lost 127 tanks, 239 armoured personnel vehicles (APVs) and 161 artillery systems in a week, Kyiv has said as Vladimir Putin launches a sustained assault in the east of Ukraine. Moscow’s forces lost eight tanks, 25 APVs and 33 artillery systems in the past day, Ukraine’s General Staff said on Sunday. The Independent cannot independently confirm Kyiv’s numbers which come after Putin claimed Ukraine‘s counteroffensive “completely failed”. “As for the counteroffensive, which is allegedly stalling, it has failed completely,” Putin said in video remarks posted to social media by a Kremlin journalist Pavel Zarubin. Russia currently controls about 17.5% of Ukrainian territory and a four-month-old Ukrainian counteroffensive this year has resulted in almost no net territorial gains. Read More Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia As the conflict in Israel rages on, the world must not forget about Ukraine Biden insists US can back two wars at the same time in Israel and Ukraine
2023-10-16 12:15
Boy, 6, killed in anti-Muslim attack, say US police
Police in Illinois link the killing of a boy and injuries to his mother to the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.
2023-10-16 11:53
Buffalo Bills' Damien Harris was removed from the field on a gurney during New York Giants game
Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris was transported off the field on an ambulance after sustaining a neck injury during the team's home game against the New York Giants on Sunday night.
2023-10-16 11:27
Markets Stabilize on Middle East Diplomacy Efforts: Markets Wrap
Markets steadied on Monday in Asia, with US equity futures gaining and Treasuries falling as the US and
2023-10-16 10:47
Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine
2023-10-16 10:18
Millennial Banana Heir Noboa Wins Ecuador Presidency in Runoff
A 35-year-old business leader from a wealthy fruit-exporting dynasty, Daniel Noboa, will be Ecuador’s next president after winning
2023-10-16 09:56
Biden Considers Israel Visit, Warns Against Gaza Occupation
US President Joe Biden weighed a trip to Israel while he cautioned against long-term Israeli occupation of the
2023-10-16 09:47
Biden warns Israel against occupying Gaza as ground invasion appears near
President Joe Biden warned Israel against occupying Gaza in one of his most notable public calls for restraint as the Israelis respond to this month's terror attacks by Hamas.
2023-10-16 08:52
Polish election: EU looks to welcome back Poland after years of antagonism
Brussels had been deeply worried about this election, even if little was said in public.
2023-10-16 08:47
Same-sex hearing: The lesbian activist seeking marriage equality in India
Maya Sharma doesn't believe in marriage but has petitioned India's Supreme Court to legalise same-sex union.
2023-10-16 08:17