Russia says it has captured the eastern town of Soledar
Russia’s Defense Ministry says its forces captured the salt-mining town of Soledar.
Russia says it took Soledar in bloody fight in east Ukraine
Russia claimed Friday that its forces captured a fiercely contested salt mining town, in what would mark a rare victory for the Kremlin after a series of setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine.
‘A love story in hell’: Two migrants find romance during Libya detention ordeal
Muhamad, a 25-year-old Somali migrant, fled terror in his country in a bid to reach Europe. He arrived in Libya in 2017 and was abducted by human traffickers. Tortured, insulted and harassed for several months, Muhamad met the love of his life, Amina,…
Right to wild camp in England lost in Dartmoor court case
Wealthy landowner Alexander Darwall wins case against national park after arguing right to pitch tent on moors did not existShare your memories of wild camping on DartmoorThe right to wild camp in England and Wales has been lost, after a wealthy landow…
Sunak pledges to work constructively with Scotland’s leader
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to work constructively with Scotland’s leader despite tensions over her administration’s wish for a new independence referendum.
Benin pro-government parties win parliamentary majority
Benin’s pro-government parties have won a majority of seats in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, the country’s constitutional court announced Thursday. The vote also marked the return of the opposition after a four-year absence.
Slowing container ship speeds could soften newbuilding hit, Clarksons says
Vessels’ average speed dropped 1.4% over 2022, according to analyst Trevor Crowe
India urged to close airspace to Myanmar warplanes after attacks
Fortify Rights said Myanmar’s air force ‘dropped bombs on both sides of the Myanmar-India border’ in raids this week.