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Alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela was turning back when hit, sources say
[ad_1] Washington — An alleged drug-trafficking boat that was destroyed last week by the U.S. military appeared to be turning around when it was hit, according to two people familiar with the matter. The individuals onboard saw the military aircraft overhead and then attempted to turn back before the U.S. repeatedly hit the boat, one […]
Richard Montague: Swansea City director of football leaves club
[ad_1] Director of football Richard Montague has left Swansea City just seven months after he joined the Championship club. Montague exited a similar role at League Two club Notts County to take up what is a key position at Swansea in February. But Montague has now departed with the club stating the move came after […]
World News in Brief: Afghan quake update, diplomacy continues to end Sudan war, UN honours victims of 9/11
[ad_1] Women and children face heightened risks, while operational challenges – including restrictions on female UN staff – threaten life-saving relief efforts. The twin quakes, measuring 6.0 and 6.2, struck on 31 August and 4 September, flattening entire villages in Kunar, Nangarhar, Laghman and Nuristan provinces. Mountainous terrain and landslides blocked key roads, leaving air […]
Cataract surgery on both eyes can be carried out safely and effectively in one go, studies indicate
[ad_1] Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The results of two new studies show that it can be safe, effective and practical for most patients to have cataract surgery on both eyes in one day. Both studies were presented at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). The first study, by […]
Super League: Leeds Rhinos 8-16 Catalans Dragons
[ad_1] Leeds: Miller; Hall, Newman, Simpson, Hankinson; Croft, Sinfield; Oledzki, O’Connor, Jenkins, Gannon, McDonnell, Palasia. Interchanges: Watkins, Bentley, Lisone, Holroyd. Catalans: Aispuro-Bichet; Makinson, Cotric, Smith, Yaha; Keary, Fages; Dezaria, Tison, Navarrete, Sims, Sironen, Garcia. Interchanges: Bousquet, Satae, Seguier, Zenon. Referee: Jack Smith. [ad_2] Source link
'Legacy of the yellow vests: Police go hard on protesters, any hint of escalation met with teargas'
[ad_1] A day of anti-government action across France on Wednesday saw streets choked with smoke, barricades in flames and volleys of tear gas as protesters denounced budget cuts and political turmoil. The nationwide “Block Everything” campaign presented a challenge to President Emmanuel Macron and turned Sébastien Lecornu ’s first day as prime minister into a […]
Leeds 8 – 16 Catalans
[ad_1] Catalans Dragons pulled off an upset win over Leeds Rhinos that has all but ended their chance of finishing second in Betfred Super League; they will now be in the battle for third; watch every Super League match live on Sky Sports Last Updated: 11/09/25 10:34pm Catalans Dragons all but ended Leeds Rhinos’ hopes […]
9/11: CBS Evening News – CBS News
[ad_1] 9/11: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News FBI seeks public’s help to find person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s assassination; The story told through dust at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum [ad_2] Source link
County Championship: Durham hold on for draw at Essex
[ad_1] A stoic rearguard action from Durham eighth-wicket pair of Ben Raine and Matthew Potts, coupled with an untimely heavy thunderstorm, essentially ended Essex hopes of pulling off a stunning last-day County Championship victory. Raine and Potts came together at 96-7 with Durham still requiring 28 runs to make Essex bat again. When a bolt […]
Gaza City: Daily bombardment, more displacement amid escalating military offensive
[ad_1] UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said people are once again on the move after Israel placed the entire city under displacement orders. Aid partners recorded more than 25,000 displacements between Sunday through Wednesday. Some critical services have already been suspended while some humanitarian facilities have suffered severe damage, disrupting operations and the delivery of essential […]