via Canadians among dozens injured in fatal Peru train crash, officials sayA train coming from Machu Picchu collided with a train heading there on Tuesday, according to the company that operates the railway. A rail worker was killed, police say.
Zelenskyy rejects Russia’s claim Ukraine drones attacked Putin’s residence
via Zelenskyy rejects Russia’s claim Ukraine drones attacked Putin’s residenceRussia says it is reviewing its negotiating position after claiming Ukrainian drones attacked the state residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin overnight Monday.
Indonesian rescuers search for a Spanish coach and 3 children after tour boat sinks
via Indonesian rescuers search for a Spanish coach and 3 children after tour boat sinksIndonesian rescuers searched near Komodo National Park after a tour boat sank, leaving a Spanish soccer coach and three children missing amid rough seas and poor visibility.
Nigerians react after U.S. airstrikes targeting alleged Islamic State camp
via Nigerians react after U.S. airstrikes targeting alleged Islamic State campU.S. President Donald Trump announced late Thursday that the U.S had launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria.
EU warns of action after U.S. bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
via EU warns of action after U.S. bars 5 Europeans accused of censorshipThe Europeans were characterized by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “radical” activists and “weaponized” nongovernmental organizations.
Two Russian police officers killed in Moscow explosion
via Two Russian police officers killed in Moscow explosionThe two officers, as well as another person standing nearby, died from their injuries.
Thousands gather to mark one week since Bondi Beach attack
via Thousands gather to mark one week since Bondi Beach attackThousands of people, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, gathered at Bondi Beach Sunday to mark the Dec. 14 attack on a Hanukkah celebration that left 15 dead.
Australia plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
via Australia plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shootingAustralian authorities plan to ban symbols tied to extremism and certain chants after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach killed 15 people and injured many more.
Bondi Beach attack: Dashcam video shows couple confronting suspected gunman
via Bondi Beach attack: Dashcam video shows couple confronting suspected gunmanThe couple were Bondi locals and described by their loved ones as an 'honest' and 'hardworking' couple who were 'devoted' to their family.
Canada lays sanctions against 4 more senior Iranian officials
via Canada lays sanctions against 4 more senior Iranian officialsThe latest round of sanctions has been imposed under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said.
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake rocks Japan, triggers tsunami warning
via Magnitude 7.2 earthquake rocks Japan, triggers tsunami warningThe magnitude 7.2 quake struck off the coast of Hokkaido, near the coastal city of Aomori with an epicenter about 50 kilometers (about 30 miles) below the sea surface.
Nightclub fire in India’s Goa state kills at least 25 prompting probe into cause
via Nightclub fire in India’s Goa state kills at least 25 prompting probe into causeThe state government has ordered an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the fire and responsibility, which left at least 25 people dead.
San Diego considers $30 million settlement in police-involved shooting death of Black teen
via San Diego considers $30 million settlement in police-involved shooting death of Black teenSan Diego has agreed to pay $30 millions to the family of a 16-year-old who was fatally shot, making it one of the largest settlements of a police-involved killing case in U.S.
4 countries pull out of Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation
via 4 countries pull out of Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participationAt least four countries — including Spain and the Netherlands — on Thursday pulled out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete.
US prioritizes visas for fans travelling for the World Cup, other events
via US prioritizes visas for fans travelling for the World Cup, other eventsThe Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications for foreigners to attend the World Cup and other events.
No charges will be laid against civilian pilot who violated G7 airspace during summit
via No charges will be laid against civilian pilot who violated G7 airspace during summitThe RCMP says no charges will be laid against a wayward pilot whose actions forced officials to scramble four CF-18 fighter jets during the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta in June.
UK sanctions Russian spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attack
via UK sanctions Russian spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attackA British inquiry found that Russian President Vladimir Putin was responsible for a nerve agent attack on British soil in 2018, leading the U.K. to sanction a Russian spy agency.
Honduras ex-president leaves prison after Trump pardon of drug conviction
via Honduras ex-president leaves prison after Trump pardon of drug convictionJuan Orlando Hernández was sentenced to 45 years in prison for taking bribes from drug traffickers so they could safely move some 400 tons of cocaine through Honduras to the U.S.
Death toll soars past 1K after flooding in parts of Asia
via Death toll soars past 1K after flooding in parts of AsiaHundreds more are missing following flooding and landslides in the past week, which killed at least 604 people in Indonesia, 366 in Sri Lanka and 176 in Thailand, authorities said.
