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A British police officer on Friday admitted murdering Sarah Everard, whose killing sparked anger, protests and soul-searching across the country about what the authorities and society could do to stop male violence against women. Wayne Couzens, 48, a serving London officer who guarded diplomatic premises, had previously admitted rape and …

China and Russia have vigorously denounced new sanctions imposed by the United States against dozens of their companies and entities. The US on Friday announced sanctions against 23 Chinese companies and other entities “for their involvement in, or risk of becoming involved in, activities contrary to interests of United States.” …

At least one explosion has rocked the Conoco gas field in Deir Ez-Zor province, which is occupied by Washington-backed SDF forces, with initial reports suggesting no casualties among American troops stationed in the area. Local sources, cited by Syrian state news agency SANA, noted “unusual movements of the occupation forces” …

Well wishes are pouring out for England and Italy ahead of their clash on Sunday evening for the EURO 2020 title. The match will kick off at 21:00 CET at Wembley Stadium in front of 60,000 fans —the vast majority there to support the Three Lions although a dedicated crowd …

Australia reported its first coronavirus-related death of the year on Sunday and a record 77 new virus cases in the state of New South Wales, which is battling an outbreak of the highly infectious Delta variant. State Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the numbers in and around the country’s biggest city …

A fresh bomb attack was reported on Saturday against a convoy of the US-led forces in the Iraqi province of Anbar. The convoy was carrying logistical supplies for the Global Coalition before it was targeted by a roadside bomb explosion on a highway, near al-Saqlawiya district, Anbar province. The bombing …

Lebanon is on the verge of complete chaos following the pound’s dramatic fall against the US dollar with disgruntled citizens taking to the streets, blocking highways, burning, and attacking public utilities to protest the deteriorating economic conditions. This coincided with the breakdown of public services that has left the country …

A bus carrying Afghan, Pakistani and Bangladeshi migrants crashed in eastern Turkey early on Sunday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 26 others, local authorities said. The crash occurred in Van province’s Muradiye district near the Turkish border with Iran, where the vehicle caught fire after tumbling into a …

Clashes between police and a gang in northwestern Caracas this week have left at least 26 dead, including four officers, and 38 people injured, Venezuelan Interior Minister Carmen Melendez said on Saturday. The casualty count comes after several days of heavy gunfire left some capital residents fleeing their homes and …

India said on Sunday it had temporarily brought back officials from its consulate in Kandahar, a major city in southern Afghanistan, as Taliban fighters continue to gain control amid the withdrawal of international forces. “Due to the intense fighting near Kandahar city, India-based personnel has been brought back for the …

“Leonardo is the magic name,” a dealer said as the Renaissance master’s works, and even copies of his works, continue to fetch eye-popping prices. A tiny Leonardo da Vinci sketch sold on Thursday at Christie’s for £8.9 million with fees, or about $12.2 million, a record price for a Leonardo …

Argentina won their first major title in 28 years on Saturday and Lionel Messi finally won his first medal in a blue-and-white shirt when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil and a record-equalling 15th Copa America. Di Maria, starting for just the second time …

Every summer, Iraqis protest a lack of power in unbearable heat. Every summer, the government promises to do better. Why are Iraq’s electricity issues so hard to solve? Over the past few months, there have been a string of attacks on Iraq’s electricity infrastructure. Local media report that up to …

A study released by India’s federal Health Ministry in August 2020 predicted that the South Asian nation would surpass China as the most populous country on the planet in 2031. India’s population is expected to grow by 25 percent between 2011 and 2036 around 1.52 billion. The Law Commission of …

Russia Forest fires have broken out in Russia’s Chelyabinsk region near Kazakhstan and in north-eastern Siberia. The Ministry of Emergency Situations said it has deployed aircraft and a helicopter to fight the fires, as well as 240 personnel to Chelyabinsk where two large villages have been evacuated. Wildfires are also …

Saudi Arabia is funding a digital news platform where the regime will hire some US-based media professionals to exert political pressure on the White House and the US Congress. The new lobbying project, which has not been officially announced, is backed by a subsidiary of the Saudi Technology Development and …

Iraqi local sources have said that a prominent ISIS terrorist has been killed by the Iraqi army in Kirkuk province. Iraqi forces recently launched a new operation against terrorist remnants in Kirkuk province. According to security sources, Iraqi forces managed to identify and kill a senior Takfiri terrorist, Firas Saleh, …

Short-video sharing app TikTok on Wednesday launched a pilot program that lets users upload video resumes for US-based jobs ranging from a WWE Superstar to a senior data engineer at Shopify or a creative producer at TikTok itself. Under the “TikTok Resumes” program, companies including Chipotle Mexican Grill and Target …

The two superstars set to lead Argentina and Brazil in Copa America final played at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. When Lionel Messi plays for his national team, Argentina, it often looks like he is carrying a burden. There seems to be little joy to his gestures. Argentinians, in …

The death toll from the collapse of an apartment building in Florida has risen to 79, after 14 bodies were recovered from the rubble, authorities said Friday. “It is a staggering and heartbreaking number that affects all of us very, very deeply,” said Miami-Dade county mayor Danielle Levine Cava. Champlain …