A historic rise in global conflict deaths suggests a violent new era
More than 238,000 people died in global conflict last year, according to a new study, marking a 96 percent increase year over year.
Day: June 29, 2023
From Myanmar and Bangladesh to Ukraine, Australia Announces New Assistance Packages
Ukraine dominates the media landscape in a way that Myanmar’s civil war and the refugee crisis in Bangladesh don’t.
Heat wave blamed for at least 13 deaths in Texas spreads eastward
California, meanwhile, was facing its first major heat wave of the year.
In the Philippines, a survey shows growing support for gays and lesbians
The survey, conducted by the nonprofit social research group Social Weather Stations, shows a rise in supportive views of gays and lesbians in the socially conservative country in the past decade.
Yankees’ Domingo Germán perfect through 8 innings against Athletics
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán has not allowed a baserunner through eight innings against the Oakland Athletics.
Analysis: What’s next for 2023 Kraken first-round pick Eduard Sale?
The newest Kraken draftee, Brno, Czech Republic native Eduard Sale, is set to travel west next season. But probably not all the way to Seattle.
In United Arab Emirates, struggling sea turtles get a helping hand
As sea turtles around the world grow more vulnerable due to climate change, the United Arab Emirates is working to protect the creatures.
Russia holds General Sergei Surovikin over Wagner mutiny: Reports
The Moscow Times Russian-language service and a military blogger reported Surovikin’s arrest over links to Wagner force.
Watch: Rioters hurl fireworks at police in France
Violent protests entered a second night in Paris, after a teenager was shot by police during a traffic stop.