Syrian media say Israel fired missiles on Damascus’s Kafr Sousa neighbourhood, killing five and wounding 15.At least five people have been killed, 15 wounded and several residential buildings damaged in Israeli airstrikes on the Syrian capital Damascus, Syrian state media reported. The raids early on Sunday hit a building in central Damascus’s Kafr Sousa neighbourhood near a large, heavily guarded security complex close to Iranian installations, Reuters news agency said, citing witnesses. Loud explosions were heard over a central area of the capital around 12.30am (2130 GMT Saturday), and the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that Syrian air defences…
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Pyongyang says its latest ICBM test was meant to bolster its ‘fatal nuclear counterattack’ capabilities.North Korea has said it fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) as a warning to the United States and South Korea, claiming the drill successfully demonstrated its capacity to launch a “fatal nuclear counterattack”. The North Korean statement on Sunday came a day after it launched the Hwasong-15 into the sea off Japan’s west coast after warning of a strong response to upcoming military drills by the US and South Korea. “The surprise ICBM launching drill … is an actual proof of the DPRK strategic nuclear…
Another night, another highlight-reel goal for Connor Bedard. The Regina Pats star scored a beautiful short-handed goal in his team’s 7-4 loss to the Canadian Hockey League’s top-ranked Winnipeg Ice on Saturday. On the rush, Bedard put the puck between his legs and drove by Ice winger Connor McClennon. When he got to the net, his first shot was stopped by Daniel Hauser, but Bedard deposited the rebound to give the host Pats a 3-1 lead midway through the second period. Bedard also had two assists to finish with three points — one night after notching two goals and two…
At 98 years old, Jimmy Carter has lived longer after leaving the White House than any former president in US history.Former United States President Jimmy Carter has decided to receive hospice care and “spend his remaining time at home with his family”, according to a statement by the Carter Center. At 98 years old, Carter is the longest-lived US president. He began hospice care at home instead of “additional medical intervention” after a series of short hospital stays, the Carter Center said on Saturday. “He has the full support of his family and his medical team,” the centre said, adding…
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal left Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins after appearing to suffer a lower-body injury. The incident occurred early in the first period as Barzal took a hit from Bruins forward Craig Smith. He remained on the ice before gingerly heading to the bench. Barzal briefly returned to the ice to skate during a T.V. timeout, but was seen clutching his knee area before heading back to the locker room, and was sidelined for the remainder of the game. .acf-block-preview .instagram-twitter-container width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; Head coach Lane Lambert told reporters after the game…
February 24th will mark one year since Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine in what was the start of Moscow’s full-blown invasion of its neighbour. Though Ukraine has, remarkably, survived as a sovereign state, it continues to suffer from round-the-clock artillery bombardment. But in addition to the thousands of civilian deaths, millions of refugees and extensive infrastructure damage in Ukraine, countries far beyond its borders are feeling the detrimental effects of the war. As a second-order effect of Russia’s invasion, tens of countries’ currencies cratered against the United States dollar in 2022, which raised the cost of imports. Luc Verfaille, who…
Leigh Wood lost his WBA featherweight world title after being knocked out in the seventh round by Mexico’s Mauricio Lara in Nottingham.Wood, 31, was ahead on all three judges scorecards in a thrilling contest at the Motorpoint Arena, but was dumped by a brilliant left hook and his trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel. Wood sustained a nasty cut near his left eye after an accidental clash of heads at the end of the first round and was boxing superbly before the big-hitting Lara, 24, delivered his knockout blow.Lara landed a booming right hook in the second round, which…
Thousands protest against president’s policies, accusing him of trying to stifle basic freedoms including union rights.Thousands of Tunisian trade unionists have held protests across the country over worsening economic woes and the arrest of a top union official. The North African country is in drawn-out talks with the International Monetary Fund for a bailout loan, which the powerful UGTT workers’ federation has warned could entail painful austerity measures. Demonstrators in Sfax, where the largest protest took place on Saturday, chanted “Tunisia is not for sale!” and “No to removing subsidies!” Some raised loaves of bread as a symbol of protest…
Cameron Norrie secured his place in the clay court Argentina Open final after beating Juan Pablo Varillas.Norrie went into the tournament ranked second and beat the Peruvian 7-6 (5) 6-4, saving two break points in the final game to wrap up the victory in an hour and 54 minutes. The British No 1 will face one of the Spanish duo of Carlos Alcaraz and Bernabe Zapata Miralles in the final, and expects whichever one prevails in their semi to pose a stiff examination.”It’s going to be a tough one for sure, regardless of who I play,” Norrie, who is aiming…
The suspects face up to 15 years in prison if convicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter and participating in organised crime.18 Afghan migrants and refugees were found dead inside a truck abandoned on a dirt road near the capital Sofia. Prosecutors said the truck was left near the village of Lokorsko after the driver and his companion found that many of the 52 people in the hidden compartments of the truck, which were isolated with foil, were dizzy and some had already died. The discovery on Friday was the deadliest incident linked to people smuggling in Bulgaria as the country…