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May 24, 2024

Russian attack destroys train tracks in Ukrainian border region amid evacuation of children

Officials say a Russian attack has destroyed train tracks in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region. Russia’s Kharkiv push appears to be a coordinated new offensive.

May 24, 2024

Hungary PM Orbán declares intent to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO operations aimed at supporting Ukraine, according to officials.

May 24, 2024

Nurse convicted of murdering 7 babies at hospital neonatal unit loses bid to appeal

Lucy Letby, a British neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others, has been denied permission to appeal her verdict.

May 24, 2024

Police officer in custody after fatally shooting man in France's New Caledonia amid unrest

A French police officer in New Caledonia has been taken into custody after fatally shooting a 48-year-old man. The officer and a colleague were attacked by a group.

May 24, 2024

Ex-Marine fighter pilot accused of training Chinese aviators can be extradited to US, Australian judge rules

A Sydney judge has ruled that former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan can be extradited to the United States on allegations he illegally trained Chinese aviators.

May 24, 2024

UN treaty reached to protect indigenous knowledge on genetic resources from exploitation

The United Nations member countries have finalized a new treaty aimed at better tracing traditional knowledge related to genetic resources, officials say.

May 24, 2024

Chad's military leader sworn in as president after disputed election

Chad has sworn in Mahamat Deby Itno as the country's president, finalizing a disputed transition to democracy following his father's death in 2021, officials say.

May 24, 2024

Philippines to continue staging combat drills in disputed waters, dismissing China's criticism as 'paranoia'

The Philippine defense secretary says it will continue to build security alliances and stage joint combat drills in disputed waters to defend its territorial interests.

May 24, 2024

Native American tribes unanimously approve Colorado River water rights proposal that would cost Congress $5B

The Navajo Nation Council has unanimously approved a proposed water rights settlement that would cost $5 billion, larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress.

May 24, 2024

At least 9 dead in India after fire at chemical factory, authorities say

Rescuers in western India were searching through debris after an explosion and fire at a chemical factory killed at least nine people and injured 64 others.