Rat Poison Found in HiPP Baby Food in Austria, Police Say
Rat poison has been found in a HiPP baby food jar in Austria, according to police, who urged vigilance after a customer reported the discovery.
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Ukraine Police Chief Resigns After Officers Fled Deadly Shooting
Ukraine's patrol police chief, Yevhen Zhukov, has resigned after two officers faced criticism for allegedly fleeing a deadly mass shooting in Kyiv, according to the BBC.
Eight Children Killed in Louisiana Shooting, Police Say
Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Louisiana, according to police, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the state this year.
US Forces Kill 4 in Latest Strike on Vessels in Eastern Pacific
The US military has killed four more people in its fourth deadly attack on vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean over the past four days, according to the US Southern Command.
South Africa Appoints Former Apartheid Negotiator as US Ambassador
South Africa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a former apartheid-era negotiator, as its next ambassador to the United States, according to local media, signaling a bid to improve relations with Washington after a turbulent year.
UK Calls for End to Sudan Bloodshed in Berlin Talks as War Enters Fourth Year
The British foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, will call for an end to Sudan’s bloodshed during a major Berlin conference on Wednesday, as the war enters its fourth year and humanitarian needs soar, according to The Guardian.
Vance Heckled as He Chides Pope Leo on Iran War
US Vice-President JD Vance faced heckling at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia as he criticized Pope Leo for commenting on matters of theology, according to the BBC.
250 Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks in Indian Ocean
About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshis, including children, are missing after their boat sank in the Andaman Sea, according to the United Nations' refugee and migration agencies.
Three Years of Messages at Once – Sudan’s War Chronicle Surfaces
A journalist trapped in Sudan's war finally received three years of messages after reconnecting his phone, revealing the horrors he witnessed, according to BBC.
Pain Worth Long-Term Security from Iran, Bessent Says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the BBC that a 'small bit of economic pain' is worth the long-term security gained from eliminating the threat of Iranian nuclear strikes on Western capitals, according to the BBC.
Israel and Lebanon Hold First Direct Talks in 30 Years
Israel and Lebanon have held their first direct diplomatic talks in over 30 years, according to the BBC, as efforts to address the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah continue.
Carney Says Canada Time to Come Together After Liberal Majority
Mark Carney said it’s Canada’s time to come together after his Liberals secured a parliamentary majority, achieved through a combination of election wins and defections from rival parties, according to The Guardian.
Sudan War Enters Fourth Year as ‘Bloody Unacceptable’ Efforts Fail to End Crisis
Efforts to end Sudan’s catastrophic war have been criticized as ‘bloody unacceptable’ by the country’s top UN official, as new reports show the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis is worsening, according to The Guardian.
Nigeria Bombs Busy Market, Killing 200: Survivors Question Military’s Rationale
Survivors and observers have questioned the Nigerian military’s rationale for a devastating airstrike on a busy market that killed as many as 200 people, many of them civilians, according to The Guardian.
Harry and Meghan in Australia: What Are They Doing?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Australia for a four-day tour that includes visits to charitable causes alongside private, money-making engagements, according to the BBC.