Europe July 9, 2024 China, Belarus start joint military drills near Polish border On the eve of NATO's summit where further support for Ukraine is on the agenda, Belarus and China started joint military exercises just miles from the border of NATO-member Poland.
Europe July 9, 2024 Hungarian PM Viktor Orban visits Washington after meeting with China's Xi Jinping Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would go to Washington after discussing a Chinese peace plan for Ukraine in Beijing. Hungary began its six-month EU presidency in July.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE July 8, 2024 Ferret study shows bird flu found in US cows carries low risk of airborne transmission An avian influenza experiment found that the virus is not easily transmitted through the air among ferrets, but it does have some capability of spreading this way.
Asia July 6, 2024 As the Dalai Lama turns 89, exiled Tibetans fear a future without him The 14th and incumbent Dalai Lama, who won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, is 89 years old, raising questions about his successor and what might come next.
Ukraine July 5, 2024 Ukraine's navy chief says Russian warships are leaving Crimean hub in Black Sea Ukraine's navy chief says his country is putting up a fight against Russia's Black Sea Fleet, which has moved most of its combat-ready warships from occupied Crimea to other locations.
DIABETES July 5, 2024 Diabetes patients using Ozempic, other treatments instead of insulin have lower cancer risk, study finds Type 2 diabetes patients on GLP-1 treatments, including Ozempic, have a lower risk of 10 types of obesity-related cancers compared to those on insulin, according to a new study.
Russia July 5, 2024 Hungary's leader meets Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine war, sparking EU criticism Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine war, drawing criticism from EU leaders against appeasement.
Israel July 3, 2024 Stabbing attack at Israeli mall leaves 1 dead, authorities say A stabbing attack in an Israeli mall on Wednesday resulted in one person killed and another wounded. The attack is suspected to be a terroristic act, police say.
Ukraine July 2, 2024 Russian drone, hypersonic missile strikes escalate on Ukrainian air base ahead of arrival of F-16s Starokostiantyniv, a small city in western Ukraine with a vital air base, has experienced an influx of Russian strikes due to the anticipated arrival of F-16 fighter aircraft.
Europe July 1, 2024 Hungary launches EU presidency with Trump-like call to 'Make Europe Great Again' Hungary's nationalist government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has begun its presidency of the European Union as the country faces skepticism from EU lawmakers.
Israel July 1, 2024 Gaza militants fire rockets into Israel as tank advances intensify in north and south The Palestinian Islamic Jihad group fired a barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday as Israeli tanks advanced deeper into Gaza, according to officials.