Xi Jinping Visits Tibet as Dalai Lama’s Succession Looms
A power struggle is taking shape over choosing a successor to the 90-year-old Buddhist leader. In a trip to Tibet’s capital, China’s leader emphasized maintaining Beijing’s control.
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Scientists get a rare peek inside of an exploding star
Scientists for the first time have spotted the insides of a dying star as it exploded, offering a rare peek into stellar evolution.
Russian foreign minister warns West over excluding Moscow from Ukraine security discussions
Russia’s foreign minister has sent the West a warning over excluding Moscow from security discussions on Ukraine.
Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged over indecent images
Scottish Labour suspends Smyth after arrest in connection with possession of indecent imagesA Scottish MSP has been arrested and charged in connection with possession of indecent images.Colin Smyth, who has represented South Scotland since 2016, was ar…
Trump officials may tell probationary employees that they were fired for cause, actually
But a new audit found that 99.5% of fired IRS probationers had received fully successful performance ratings, or no ratings at all.
Moscow’s Mercenary Makeover in Africa
In his 2023 article, “Mercenary Shocks: What the War in Ukraine Will Eventually Mean for Africa” Raphael Parens discussed what Russia’s mercenary forces in Africa would look like after the war in Ukraine comes to an end. Two years lat…
News24 | Nigeria: Gunmen kill worshippers in Katsina mosque attack
Armed men have stormed a mosque in Nigeria’s Katsina state during morning prayers, killing at least a dozen people. Officials say the assault may have been a reprisal following earlier clashes.
Israel says it has taken first steps of military operation in Gaza City – Reuters
Israel says it has taken first steps of military operation in Gaza City ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News
Israel approves plan for Gaza City takeover and call-up of 60,000 reservists
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Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo is showing off 16 critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoise hatchlings.