Ukraine April 18, 2024 G7 leaders talk Ukraine defense support as Russia targets key infrastructure The G7 leaders heard from the Ukrainian foreign minister as they discussed how to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion, as well as tensions between Israel and Iran.
World Health Organization April 18, 2024 World Health Organization, experts reach landmark agreement on how to define airborne diseases The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have established a consensus on what it means for a disease to spread through the air, officials said.
Brazil April 18, 2024 Brazil faces Indigenous resistance over plans to drill for oil in Amazon rainforest A Brazilian corporation is facing resistance from Indigenous groups and government agencies over its plan to explore oil drilling opportunities in the Amazon rainforest.
Texas April 18, 2024 Texas farming crisis looms as US, Mexico spar over long-standing water treaty Texas farm groups are sounding alarms over water shortages stemming from a dispute between Mexican and U.S. officials over a long-standing water treaty.
US April 18, 2024 2 arrested in Germany for alleged plot to sabotage US military facilities on behalf of Russia Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in Germany for allegedly planning sabotage attacks, including targeting U.S. military facilities, officials said.
US April 18, 2024 US, Italy agree to coordinate efforts to counter spread of misinformation by foreign governments The U.S. and Italy have agreed to collaborate in combating the dissemination of misinformation and fake news by foreign governments, according to officials.
Elections April 18, 2024 Solomon Islands national election count begins, closely watched by US, China Counting began on Thursday in the Solomon Islands following a national election, with electoral officials seeking a larger venue in the Pacific Island capital.
Ukraine April 17, 2024 Ukraine alleges Russia increasingly using tear gas illegally in battle Ukrainian military officials allege Russian forces have increasingly used riot control agents that are illegal to use in war under the international Chemical Weapons Convention.
France April 17, 2024 French organizers exclude Putin from D-Day anniversary event due to Ukraine war French organizers of the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings have announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the event.
Caribbean April 17, 2024 Caribbean ambassador proposes establishment of assembly to seek reparations for transatlantic slavery A Caribbean ambassador has voiced the importance of creating an international tribunal to address reparations for transatlantic slavery and its enduring impacts.
AIR AND SPACE April 17, 2024 'Peculiar' black hole discovered in Milky Way, scientists say Astronomers have detected a black hole positioned roughly 2,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Aquila. It was identified through the Gaia mission.