Tag: strikes
EU says Israeli strikes in Gaza ‘go beyond what is necessary’ to fight Hamas
The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has said that “Israeli strikes in Gaza go beyond what is necessary to fight Hamas” as the death toll there continues to mount. Kallas also said that the EU did not support a new aid distribution model backed by the US and Israel which bypasses the UN and other…
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 54, officials say
At least 54 Palestinians have been killed in two separate Israeli air strikes overnight, including a strike on a school sheltering displaced families in central Gaza, two hospital directors have told the BBC. Fahmi Al-Jargawi School in Gaza City had been housing hundreds of displaced people from the town of Beit Lahia, currently under intense…
Why Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Won’t Shield the U.S. from Nuclear Strikes
Why Some Experts Call Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield a Dangerous Fantasy The White House’s $175-billion plan to protect the U.S. from nuclear annihilation will probably cost much more—and deliver far less—than has been claimed, says nuclear arms expert Jeffrey Lewis By Lee Billings U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the…
Drone strikes hit Port Sudan airport and army base in third day of attacks
Loud explosions reported at dawn and plumes of smoke as RSF targets Sudanese government’s seat of power Drones have struck the airport and targeted an army base in Port Sudan, officials said, the third straight day the seat of power of the government, which is aligned with the Sudanese army, has come under attack. The…
Federal judge strikes down Trump order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie
Ryan Lucas A federal judge on Friday struck down President Trump’s executive order targeting the prominent law firm of Perkins Coie, finding it unconstitutional and declaring it an attack on the foundational principles of the American legal system. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell is the first to permanently block an executive order…
Fears for health of Alaa Abd el-Fattah and mother as hunger strikes take toll
Activist jailed in Egypt receives medical treatment and family worry his mother Laila Soueif is ‘dying in slow motion’ The family of the imprisoned British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah say they fear for his health along with that of his mother, Laila Soueif, as both continued their hunger strikes to demand his freedom. Relatives of…
Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
US President Donald Trump has said he is “not happy” with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv and that President Vladimir Putin should “stop”. “Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5,000 soldiers a week are dying. Let’s get the Peace Deal DONE!” he said in a post on Truth Social. The overnight strikes killed…
Israel Hits Syria With New Strikes and Ground Raid as Tensions Soar
Syria After Civil War Israel defended the moves as necessary security measures, but Syria accused it of trying to destabilize the country. By Carlotta Gall Reporting from Damascus, Syria Syria accused Israel on Thursday of trying to destabilize the country after intense airstrikes on military bases and a deadly raid in southern Syria, part of…
Junta carries out fresh air strikes against rebels after earthquake
Myanmar’s military junta has continued to bomb parts of the war-torn country following the major earthquake there, which has killed more than 1,600 people. The UN has described the attacks as “completely outrageous and unacceptable”. Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews told the BBC that it was “nothing short of incredible” that the military was continuing to…
South Korea’s Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after court strikes down impeachment
The ruling is the latest twist in months of political turmoil since suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration last year South Korea’s constitutional court has ruled against the impeachment of the country’s prime minister, Han Duck-soo, and to restore his position as acting president, marking the latest political twist in months of political…
Israel strikes multiple sites in southern Lebanon in response to rocket attack
By Kat Lonsdorf TEL AVIV, Israel — The Israeli military said it struck multiple Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, after several rockets were fired from there toward northern Israel Saturday morning. Lebanese health officials said two people had been killed, including a child, and several more were injured. Sirens rang out in the northern Israeli…
Zelensky Agrees in Call With Trump to Halt Strikes on Russian Energy Targets
Russia-Ukraine War President Trump also floated the idea of the United States taking control of Ukrainian power plants, according to U.S. officials. The Ukrainian president said he was not pressured about the proposal. By Shawn McCreeshMichael Crowley and Maria Varenikova Shawn McCreesh and Michael Crowley reported from Washington. Maria Varenikova reported from Kyiv, Ukraine. President…
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kills Over 400, in Breakdown of Cease-Fire
Middle East Tensions Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he had ordered the aerial attacks after Hamas’s “repeated refusal” to release the remaining hostages it holds. “This is just the beginning,” he said. By Patrick KingsleyRawan Sheikh AhmadYan ZhuangAaron Boxerman and Michael Levenson Patrick Kingsley, Rawan Sheikh Ahmad and Aaron Boxerman reported from Jerusalem. Israeli…
Israel launches ‘extensive strikes’ on Gaza with at least 220 reportedly killed
The Israeli military says it is carrying out “extensive strikes” in the Gaza Strip, with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting that at least 130 Palestinians have been killed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it was targeting what it called “terror targets” belonging to Hamas. Mahmoud Abu Wafah, the deputy interior minister in Gaza and…
Houthis Vow Retaliation After U.S. Strikes in Yemen
Middle East Tensions The Iranian-backed rebels, who have targeted Israel and shipping in the Red Sea, said children were among those killed in the strikes ordered by President Trump. By Ismaeel Naar and Saeed Al-Batati Ismaeel Naar reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Saeed Al-Batati from Al Mukalla, Yemen. The Houthi militia in Yemen…
Russian strikes kill at least 25, Ukraine says
At least 25 people have died in Ukraine in the latest wave of Russian strikes, Ukrainian officials say, as the conflict shows no sign of easing. One attack on Donetsk Region killed at least 11 people and wounded 40, including six children, local officials said on Saturday. Homes and infrastructure were hit in other regions,…
China Strikes Back After Trump Imposes 10% Tariff on Goods
Trump Tariffs After a 10 percent tariff on Chinese products took effect on Tuesday, China announced retaliatory measures, including tariffs and an investigation of Google. By Ana Swanson and Chris Buckley Ana Swanson reported from Washington and Chris Buckley from Bangkok. Follow live updates on President Trump’s tariffs and the global fallout. Beijing responded swiftly…
Ukraine Says at Least 18 Civilians Are Killed in Strikes
Russia-Ukraine War Russia-Ukraine War Russia-Ukraine War At least 14 people were killed in Poltava, Ukrainian officials said, blaming Russia. Four died in Sudzha, a Russian town held by Ukraine, in a strike each country blamed on the other. By Constant Méheut Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine The Ukrainian authorities said Sunday that two airstrikes a day…
Rail passengers face disruption from Avanti strikes every Sunday until June
Train managers on west coast mainline to take action from 12 January to 25 May in dispute over rest-day working Passengers on Great Britain’s west coast mainline have been warned of disruption to Avanti services on every Sunday from this weekend to the end of May. Train managers represented by the the National Union of…
Israel Strikes Ports and a Power Plant in Houthi-Controlled Parts of Yemen
Middle East Crisis Israel and its allies have escalated strikes against the Houthis to try to force them to stop firing on Israel and Red Sea shipping lanes, but it was not clear whether they would deter the Iran-backed militia. By Aaron Boxerman and Ismaeel Naar Aaron Boxerman reported from Jerusalem and Ismaeel Naar from…
Ukraine Strikes Oil Depot Near Russian Air Base, Ukrainian Military Says
Russia-Ukraine War The attack was the latest effort to inflict pain on Russia even as Kyiv is losing ground on the battlefield at home. By Cassandra Vinograd Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine Ukraine attacked an oil depot near a critical military airfield in southern Russia on Wednesday, the Ukrainian military said, the latest strike in a…
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border
Chinese state media said at least 53 people had died in the 7.1-magnitude quake, which was felt in neighboring Nepal. By David Pierson and Bhadra Sharma David Pierson reported from Hong Kong and Bhadra Sharma from Kathmandu, Nepal. Dozens of people were killed and hundreds of buildings were toppled after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck a…
Scores dead as earthquake strikes Tibet’s holy city
At least 53 people have been confirmed dead and 62 are injured after a major earthquake struck China’s mountainous Tibet region on Tuesday morning, Chinese state media reported. Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Nepal and parts of India. Shigatse is considered one of the holiest cities of Tibet. It is the traditional seat of…
Bumrah strikes in feisty finale but Australia on top
This video can not be played Bumrah takes final-ball wicket after altercation Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Fifth Test, day one, Sydney India 185: Pant 40; Boland 4-31, Starc 3-49 Australia 9-1: Bumrah 1-7 Australia trail by 176 runs Scorecard Australia dismissed India for 185 on day one of the fifth Test but a fired-up Jasprit Bumrah struck…
Israeli strikes kill at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza on New Year’s Day
Officials say most of the victims were women and children as Israel’s war against Hamas continues into the new year Israeli strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on New Year’s Day, mostly women and children, officials said, as the nearly 15-month war ground on into the new year. One strike hit…
Should you be worried about bird strikes during your next flight?
Jaclyn Diaz While the exact cause of the tragic plane crash in South Korea that resulted in the deaths of 179 people remains unclear, there are emerging questions about whether a bird strike — an increasingly common occurrence for planes around the world — could be responsible. According to South Korean officials, the control tower…
Cause of South Korea plane crash unclear as officials focus on bird strikes
Experts say bird strikes are relatively common and should not have been enough to cause landing gear failure No one knows for certain what caused Jeju Air flight 2216 to crash, killing all but two of its 181 passengers and crew. As darkness fell at Muan international airport in South Korea and officials fielded questions…
A Month On, a Tenuous Cease-fire Holds Between Israel and Hezbollah
Middle East Crisis Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged strikes and accusations of breaches. Implementation of the deal has been slow. But the truce has brought some calm to a tumultuous region. By Abdi Latif Dahir Reporting from Beirut, Lebanon A fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has largely held for a…