Super Typhoon Man-yi has uprooted trees, bringing down power lines and triggering tidal surges as it made its second landfall on the northeastern Philippine coast – the sixth major storm to hit the country…
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Lebanon: Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah spokesman Mohammad Afif
An Israeli strike targeting a building in central Beirut has killed Hezbollah’s spokesman Mohammad Afif, according to officials from the Lebanese armed group. Three other people were injured in the strike in…
UK: Minister Gordon Lyons at N Ireland-Belarus match despite government warning
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons attended Northern Ireland’s game against Belarus despite UK government guidance that the game shouldn’t go ahead. The UK has sanctions in place against Belarus due to the country’s…
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USA: Southwest flight struck by bullet at Texas airport
A Southwest Airlines flight with passengers onboard was struck by gunfire as it was preparing to take off at Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas, authorities said. Flight 2494 was…
Philippines: Sixth typhoon in a month makes landfall
A potentially catastrophic super typhoon has made landfall in the Philippines – the sixth typhoon to hit the country in a month. Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, touched down at…
France: Court hears closing arguments for mass rape trial
After 10 weeks, the mass rape trial that has shocked France is moving on to the final phase of closing statements. The case focuses on a formerly married couple, Dominique…