The death toll from a suicide attack on a mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar has risen to 100, a medical official says, as the South Asian country faces a growing security challenge from armed groups. “So far, 100 bodies have been taken to Lady Reading Hospital,” spokesman for the city’s largest medical … Read more
Russia has begun its “great revenge” for Ukraine’s resistance to its invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as Russian troops claimed a series of mounting gains in the east of his country. Zelensky has been warning for weeks that Moscow wants to step up its attack on Ukraine after about two months of virtual stalemate … Read more
Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening up, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest on aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — In the US, nearly 1,000 Monday flights were canceled as winter weather swept through the … Read more
According to reports, at least two major auto insurers are refusing to cover certain Kia and Hyundai models because they lack an anti-theft system common in modern cars. Both State Farm and Progressive have confirmed to CNN that they are no longer writing policies for some Kia and Hyundai models produced between 2015-2019. In September … Read more
The study observed the sexual habits of 32,000 men. A Harvard University study determined the precise number of times men should ejaculate each month to avoid certain harmful diseases. Research published in the journal European Urology has shown that high levels of sexual activity can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. The study observed the … Read more
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian criticized the drone attack as “cowardly” and aimed at creating “insecurity” in the country. Israel appears to be behind a drone attack on a military facility in Iran, according to US officials. Iran said on Sunday it had intercepted drones targeting the facility near the central city of Isfahan, adding … Read more
The chancellor’s comments follow repeated requests from Ukrainian politicians for fighter jets after battle tanks were pledged for the war against Russia. Chancellor Olaf Scholz again opposed demands in Germany and from Ukrainian officials for fighter jets to repel the Russian invasion, urging Western countries not to engage in a “bidding war” for advanced weapons. … Read more
A father has tragically died from a suspected venomous snakebite on private property in Queensland. The man, in his 60s, was bitten on the hand before 10am on Saturday in Lockyer Valley, about 50 kilometers from Brisbane. The father-of-two died before emergency services arrived. The snake species has yet to be confirmed after a toxicology … Read more
There are fears of an increase in violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem due to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to make it easier for Israelis to obtain firearms. On Saturday, Netanyahu said he would expedite gun permits for Israeli citizens and step up efforts to collect “illegal guns.” … Read more
Border patrol agents in New York, Vermont and New Hampshire have apprehended more people illegally entering the US from Canada in the past three months than in the previous two years combined, amid the influx of migrants into the country. Officials in the eastern Swanton sector of the federal agency saw a 743% increase in … Read more
