US authorities have discovered more than a million more documents potentially related to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein that they plan to release in the coming days and weeks, officials say. The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the FBI have informed the Department of Justice (DoJ) about the discovery and […]
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At least 2 dead in ‘catastrophic’ explosion at nursing home in Pennsylvania: Officials
At least two people are dead and several individuals are believed to be missing following a “catastrophic” explosion at a nursing home in eastern Pennsylvania, officials said Tuesday. “This is a very, very tragic moment for this community,” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said at a press briefing Tuesday evening. Firefighters respond to a fire at […]
Man killed in arrow attack, suspect arrested after fiery standoff: Officials
A New Jersey man faces murder and arson charges for allegedly striking another man with an arrow and then setting multiple fires while barricading himself inside his residence following the deadly attack, officials said. The incident unfolded over the weekend in Kearny, New Jersey, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. SWAT members are seen […]
Russian general killed in explosion in Moscow, officials say
A Russian general has been killed in an explosion in Moscow, officials have said. Russia’s Investigative Committee said Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov died on Monday morning after an explosive device planted under a car detonated. Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces’ operational training department, the committee added. It said one theory being investigated […]
US, Russian officials meet in Miami for talks on Ukraine war | Russia-Ukraine war News
Negotiators from Russia and the United States have met in the US city of Miami as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Washington to ramp up the pressure on Moscow to end its war on Ukraine. The meeting on Saturday took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, and US President Donald Trump’s […]
US to host Qatari, Turkish and Egyptian officials for Gaza ceasefire talks | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The United States Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, will hold talks in Miami, Florida, with senior officials from Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye as efforts continue to advance the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, even as Israel repeatedly violates the truce on the ground. A White House official told Al Jazeera Arabic on Friday that […]
Norovirus cases increase in Los Angeles County: Health officials
Norovirus cases are likely rising in Los Angeles, wastewater data shared by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health shows. Wastewater sampling — which collects water from sewers or treatment systems to analyze for pathogens or pollutants — shows that during the 21-day period ending on Dec. 11, norovirus detection in wastewater rose 154% […]
At least 15 killed in Australian shooting targeting Jewish community, officials say
At least 15 people were killed on Sunday as two gunmen opened fire at Australia’s Bondi Beach in an attack that targeted a Jewish event, according to police in New South Wales, Australia. “Police can confirm 16 people have died and 40 people remain in hospital following yesterday’s shooting at Bondi,” according to an update […]
Trump officials ‘conspiring to illegally intimidate’ non-citizens via new VA report, lawmakers say | US immigration
More than 20 members of Congress are demanding answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and homeland security officials after the Guardian revealed the VA is compiling a report on all non-US citizens “employed by or affiliated with” the government agency that will then be shared with other federal agencies, including immigration authorities. The […]
Suspect in shooting of Jets player Kris Boyd arrested and charged: Officials
A suspect wanted in the Nov. 16 shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, authorities said on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Fredrick Green, was taken into custody on Monday in Buffalo, law enforcement sources told ABC News. Besides attempted murder, Green has been charged […]