At least 71 people were killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon on Friday, authorities said Saturday, which brings the total number of fatalities to almost 3,000 since fighting broke out between Israel and the Hezbollah militia more than a year ago. The Lebanese Health Ministry said another 169 people were injured across Lebanon on Friday. […]
Colombian authorities arrest active and retired military personnel over weapons trafficking
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Authorities in Colombia on Saturday arrested a group of nine active and retired military personnel over weapons trafficking accusations stemming from a wider investigation into a grenade attack last year in the capital. Colombia’s army in a statement said those arrested include three non-commissioned officers and two soldier
Woman rescued in Spain after being trapped in car for three days
Three days after the deadly flash floods in Spain, emergency forces in the badly-hit Valencia region were able to rescue a woman trapped inside a car alongside the dead body of her sister-in-law. Police in the municipality of Moncada shared a video on social media platform X showing the president of Valencia’s civil defence, Martín […]
Israeli military says 120 Hamas, Hezbollah targets hit over 24 hours
The Israeli military said on Saturday that airstrikes hit more than 120 militant targets in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon over the past 40 hours. Weapons depots and rocket launchers belonging to Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon were struck. “Soldiers continue to carry out limited, locally concentrated, targeted attacks against Hezbollah ta
Volkswagen aims to cut worker anniversary bonuses amid pay dispute
Anniversary bonus payments to long-time Volkswagen employees are among the many pay perks company bosses want to slash as part of deep cuts at the German automaker, a VW spokeswoman confirmed to dpa on Saturday. VW has threatened to close plants in Germany, while labour leaders have warned of mass layoffs of tens of thousands […]