Authorities in India have removed hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste from a chemical factory that witnessed one of the world’s deadliest gas leaks 40 years ago. Thousands of people died in…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,043
Here are the key developments on the 1,043rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Here is the situation on Thursday, January 2:
Palestine: Hamas police chief among 11 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza- medics
The chief of Gaza’s Hamas-run police force and his deputy have been killed in an Israeli strike on a tent camp sheltering displaced families.The Hamas-run interior ministry condemned what it…
UK: Judo star ‘ecstatic’ to win gold despite broken rib
A judoka with a broken rib and toe said adrenaline took over as he went on to win the Judo World Veteran Championship. Shaun Mitty, 54, from Leigh-on-Sea, Essex took…
USA: Polar vortex to brings freezing weather
Freezing weather is expected to hit the eastern US in the coming days as the polar vortex moves. Temperatures are expected to remain below average for the south-east and East…
USA: New Orleans attacker did not act alone- FBI
The suspect in the New Orleans attack that killed 15 people on New Year’s Day did not act alone, US investigators believe. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US citizen, is believed…
USA: Police probe if blast at Trump hotel is linked to New Orleans attack
Police in the US are investigating whether an explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas is linked to the deadly car-ramming attack in New Orleans. The driver of a…
Palestine: WHO appeals for end to attacks on Gaza’s hospitals
The head of the World Health Organization has called for an end to attacks on hospitals in Gaza. “Hospitals in Gaza have once again become battlegrounds and the health system…
Northen Ireland: Man in court over Dublin hit-and-run that killed couple
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with an alleged hit-and-run in west Dublin that killed a husband and wife.John Halpin, 45, of Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown, appeared at…
Northern Ireland: Murder investigation launched after County Wexford death
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 58-year-old man in County Wexford on Tuesday. Gardaí (Irish police) and emergency services were called to the incident at…