Spanish court overturns soccer player Dani Alves’ rape conviction on appeal
Dani Alves has won his appeal against a sexual assault conviction as a Spanish court overturned the ruling
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Deadly earthquake in Myanmar causes widespread devastation
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar with aftershocks felt in Thailand and China, causing widespread devastation. Naypyidaw reported at least 144 fatalities, with many still trapped.
Ukraine peace talks: Vladimir Putin is looking for ‘a way of getting Zelensky out of the picture’
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed temporary UN-led governance in Ukraine to enable elections and peace talks, questioning President Zelensky’s legitimacy. Ukraine dismissed the idea, while a summit led by France discussed deploying troops to s…
Severe storms flood streets and prompt water rescues in South Texas
South Texas is trying to dry out after severe thunderstorms flooded streets and had authorities conducting more than 50 water rescues as many drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles on roadways and parking lots as some areas were inundated with a…
Live updates: 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand; at least 144 dead in Myanmar – The Washington Post
Live updates: 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand; at least 144 dead in Myanmar The Washington PostPowerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people The Associated PressBangkok hospital: …
Failed truce intensifies conflict in DRC as UN warns of record hunger crisis
A truce announced last week by AFC/M23 rebels in Walikale, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has collapsed after just a few days. The Congolese army now accuses the Rwandan-backed group of reinforcing its military positions in North and Sou…
France says it is making progress toward resolving cognac imports dispute with China
France’s foreign affairs minister says France and China are making progress toward resolving a trade dispute over cognac imports.