Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,059
Here are the key developments on the 1,059th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Does Imran Khan conviction threaten Pakistan’s PTI-government negotiations?
The conviction of the ex-PM comes amid talks aimed at easing political tensions within Pakistan. What now?
A South African horror story: Illegal mining standoff draws to an end – NPR
- A South African horror story: Illegal mining standoff draws to an end NPR
- Hundreds of Miners Were Trapped for Months—Until an Extraordinary Two-Man Rescue Mission The Wall Street Journal
- Rescuers pull survivors and bodies from abandoned South Africa gold mine CBS News
- Why hundreds of miners are still trapped and starving in an abandoned South Africa mine ABC News
- ‘Massacre’: Did South Africa starve dozens of trapped miners to death? Al Jazeera English
TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ on Sunday without US government action
The Supreme Court earlier upheld a law that would ban the video app in the US unless its Chinese parent-company sells it.
Trump’s first immigration raid to target 300 people in Chicago on Tuesday
Administration to send 100 to 200 officers to city on day two of new presidency, Wall Street Journal reports
Donald Trump’s incoming presidential administration plans to launch a large immigration raid in Chicago the day after he takes office, according to unnamed officials talking to various media outlets.
Federal immigration officers will target more than 300 people, focusing on those with histories of violent crimes, one official told the Associated Press, marking Trump’s initial attempt toward fulfilling his campaign promise of large-scale deportations.
Continue reading...Temples, treasures and trade: The astonishing legacy of India’s Chola dynasty
The Cholas were a powerful south Indian dynasty known for military conquests, grand temples and shaping global trade and culture.
Temples, treasures and trade: The astonishing legacy of India’s Chola dynasty
The Cholas were a powerful south Indian dynasty known for military conquests, grand temples and shaping global trade and culture.
Mozambique’s Ex-Finance Minister Sentenced to Prison Over ‘Tuna Affair’ – The New York Times
- Mozambique’s Ex-Finance Minister Sentenced to Prison Over ‘Tuna Affair’ The New York Times
- Ex-Mozambique Finance Minister Gets 8½ Years in Prison in Bribery Scheme The Wall Street Journal
- Mozambique’s ex-finance minister gets another 2.5 years behind bars in ‘tuna bonds’ corruption case The Associated Press
- Mozambique’s ex-finance minister faces sentencing in New York in ‘tuna bonds’ corruption case KFOR Oklahoma City
- Just In: Mozambique ex-finance minister sentenced in US to 8-1/2 years in prison over 'tuna bonds' scandal Club of Mozambique
Has Trump promised too much on US economy?
He won the election to fix inflation but Trump may find his pledges on prices and tariffs can't both win out, say experts.
Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality
Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.
Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality
Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.
‘Dark oxygen’ mission takes aim at other worlds
Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets.
US and Turks and Caicos to inquire into failed SpaceX launch leading to debris
Starship test sent orange-glowing shards streaking over northern Caribbean and forced airlines to divert flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration and officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands have launched investigations into SpaceX’s explosive Starship rocket test that sent debris streaking over the northern Caribbean and forced airlines to divert dozens of flights.
“There are no reports of public injury, and the FAA is working with SpaceX and appropriate authorities to confirm reports of public property damage on Turks and Caicos,” said the FAA, which oversees private rocket launch activity.
Continue reading...How historic Gaza deal was sealed with 10 minutes to spare
The BBC spoke to officials from both sides of the talks to piece together how the Gaza deal was done.
How historic ceasefire deal was sealed with 10 minutes to spare
The BBC spoke to officials from both sides of the talks to piece together how the Gaza deal was done.
Man Utd vs Brighton preview: Kickoff time, team news, how to follow, stream
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim warns of ongoing 'rollercoaster' as club attempt at stormy rebuild continues.
Israel’s cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal – BBC.com
- Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal BBC.com
- Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage deal: Live updates CNN
- Palestinians Dare to Hope the Fighting Really Stops This Time The Wall Street Journal
- The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce The New York Times
- Israel-Hamas cease-fire: Israeli government approves deal signed by negotiators Fox News
TikTok creators mourn app where ‘overnight’ success is possible
Some creators told the BBC they will start to diversify where they post their content and lean in to platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
Israel’s cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The vote paves the way for exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners to begin on Sunday.
‘Fields were solitary’: Migration raids send chill across rural California
With Trump set to take office Monday, advocates fear the raids signal a new push to target undocumented labourers.