Cheyenne Smith’s father died in December 2013 during a tour in Afghanistan when she was 14 years old.

An ailing elephant that Thailand had presented to Sri Lanka more than two decades ago returned to his native land for medical treatment Sunday following allegations that the animal was badly abused while living at a Buddhist temple.

Israel carried out airstrikes on areas near the central Syrian city of Homs early Sunday causing material damage but no casualties, the Syrian military said in a statement.

Nationwide day of action seeks to rally support for a campaign to recognise Australia’s Indigenous people.