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Ukraine prepares for new offensive as Russia and Belarus begin joint drills

Military experts say Russia is fast running out of supplies of armored vehicles and other materiel, and describe poor training and low morale in Moscow’s army.
Senior Lieutenant Anton stands by trenches in the Ukrainian forest near the Belarussian border.
Senior Lieutenant Anton stands by trenches in the Ukrainian forest near the Belarussian border.

Death toll in Russian strike on Ukrainian building rises to 40

Fierce fighting continued to rage Monday in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk province, where military analysts have said both sides are likely suffering heavy troop casualties.
A firefighter carries a wounded woman out of the rubble after a Russian rocket attack on Saturday in Dnipro, Ukraine.
A firefighter carries a wounded woman out of the rubble after a Russian rocket attack on Saturday in Dnipro, Ukraine.
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Italy's most wanted Mafia boss arrested after 30 years on the run

Matteo Messina Denaro is thought to be the leader of the notorious Cosa Nostra organized crime group. He was apprehended at a medical clinic in the Sicilian capital, Palermo.
This image, released Monday shows Matteo Messina Denaro after his arrest.
This image, released Monday shows Matteo Messina Denaro after his arrest.
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Search resumes for four people missing in Nepal after deadly air crash

The plane with 72 on board was bound for Pokhara, a tourist destination near the Annapurna Mountain Range.
Image: Nepal Plane Crash responders
Image: Nepal Plane Crash responders
10h ago

American imprisoned in Iran launches hunger strike, says he was 'left behind' in 2016 U.S-Iran prisoner swap

Siamak Namazi criticized President Joe Biden for not holding a face-to-face meeting with the families of Americans detained in Iran.
Siamak Namazi and Baquer Namazi
Siamak Namazi and Baquer Namazi
11h ago

Former Afghan female lawmaker and guard are shot dead at home, police say

Mursal Nabizada was among the few female parliamentarians who stayed in Kabul, the capital, after the Taliban seized power in August 2021.
AFGHANISTAN-LAWMAKER-SHOOTING
AFGHANISTAN-LAWMAKER-SHOOTING

Greta Thunberg joins protest against coal mine expansion in German village

The Climate activist joined 6,000 protesters demonstrating against the expansion of an opencast lignite mine in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Image: Greta Thunberg Joins Luetzerath Protest
Image: Greta Thunberg Joins Luetzerath Protest
1d ago

Romanian police seize Andrew Tate's luxury cars and assets

Romania’s National Agency for the Administration of Unavailable Assets said it removed 15 cars, 14 designer watches and cash from a compound near Bucharest.
Andrew Tate, a divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer, was detained last month in Romania on charges of human trafficking and rape, and later arrested for 30 days after a court decision.
Andrew Tate, a divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer, was detained last month in Romania on charges of human trafficking and rape, and later arrested for 30 days after a court decision.
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At least 68 dead after plane crashes in Nepal

The "full force" of the Nepali army and police have been deployed in the rescue, said Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who set up a panel to investigate the crash.
Image: NEPAL-ACCIDENT-AIR
Image: NEPAL-ACCIDENT-AIR
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Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel crowned Miss Universe 2022

The second runner-up was Miss Dominican Republic, Andreina Martinez.
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel is crowned Miss Universe during the final round of the 71st Miss Universe Beauty Pageant, in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel is crowned Miss Universe during the final round of the 71st Miss Universe Beauty Pageant, in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

China reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passed

China stopped reporting data on Covid-19 deaths and infections after abruptly lifting anti-virus controls in early December despite a surge in infections that began in October.
A nurse works as elderly patients with COVID symptoms receive intravenous drips in a hospital.
A nurse works as elderly patients with COVID symptoms receive intravenous drips in a hospital.