Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon After Hezbollah Mortar Fire
Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Israel would "continue enforcing the ceasefire" and respond to recent Hezbollah mortar fire.
Politics
Biden Pardons Son Hunter
US Pres. Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son Hunter on Sunday, covering federal gun and tax convictions as well as potential offenses from January 2014 through December 2024.
Science & technology
Intel Chief Executive Gelsinger Steps Down
Intel's Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger has abruptly retired, stepping down from both his position and the company's board after less than four years at the helm.
Environment & Energy
Uganda Landslides: At Least 15 People Dead, Over 100 Missing
Landslides in eastern Uganda have so far killed 15 people, injured as many, and left more than 100 missing across eight villages, police said on Thursday.
Health
Scientists Make First Asthma Attack Breakthrough in 50 Years
Researchers at King's College London have reportedly found a new way, a first in 50 years, to treat asthma attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) flare-ups more effectively than steroid tablets, which they claim could be a "game-changer" for millions of patients.
Money
UK: Police Open Investigation of Alleged Al Fayed Abuse Associates
London's Metropolitan Police said Wednesday that it has launched a new investigation into individuals associated with Mohammed Al Fayed — the late billionaire owner of Harrods between 1985 and 2010 who faces dozens of allegations of sexual abuse. He died aged 94 last year.
Crime & justice
Biden Pardons Son Hunter
US Pres. Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son Hunter on Sunday, covering federal gun and tax convictions as well as potential offenses from January 2014 through December 2024.
Culture
Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral Restored 5 Years After Fire
On Friday, French Pres. Emmanuel Macron conducted a tour of the newly renovated Notre-Dame Cathedral, officially set to reopen on Dec. 7, five years after a massive fire gutted the Gothic masterpiece.
Sports
Guinea: Dozens Killed in Clashes at Soccer Match
A soccer match between teams from Labe and Nzerekore in Guinea's second-largest city erupted into violence on Sunday, resulting in an initial death toll of 56.
