US Senator Tim Scott teases May 22 announcement on presidential bid
May 01, 2023 9:38 AM Mr Scott launched a presidential exploratory committee earlier this month. Read More
Police still searching for Texas man accused of killing 5 neighbours
May 01, 2023 8:45 AM A reward of US$80,000 for information that will lead to his capture has been posted. Read More
Ukraine’s military says Crimea blast was preparation for coming offensive
May 01, 2023 8:15 AM Russia’s defence ministry has also announced a high-level leadership shake-up. Read More
US airman in leaks case worked on global network essential to drone missions
May 01, 2023 8:09 AM His access to such intelligence has its roots in the expansion of US military drone operations. Read More
Britons urged to swear allegiance to King Charles
May 01, 2023 7:50 AM The oath is currently reserved for British nobility, and the new move has upset anti-royalists. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 1
May 01, 2023 7:18 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, May 1, 2023. Read More
18 dead in Mexico tourist bus crash
May 01, 2023 6:40 AM MEXICO CITY – At least 18 Mexican tourists died and two dozen were injured when their tourist bus plunged into a ravine in the western…
ISIS leader killed in Syria by Turkish intelligence services, says Erdogan
May 01, 2023 6:24 AM ISTANBUL – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkish intelligence forces killed Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi…
Commentary: COVID-19 vaccine deaths a reminder that benefits of vaccination must outweigh risks of side effects
There is no vaccine or medication in the world without the risk of rare severe adverse events, so their use must always be guided by risk-benefit analyses, say infectious disease…