GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to the World Health Organization. The U.N. health agency said in its latest weekly report on the…
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s parliament voted Thursday to dissolve itself, marking the end of a year-old experimental coalition government, and sending the country to the polls in November for the fifth time in less than four years. Yair Lapid, Israel’s foreign minister…
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean hackers are most likely behind an attack last week that stole as much as $100 million in cryptocurrency from a U.S. company, three digital investigative firms have concluded. The cryptoassets were stolen on June…
Ugly scenes as ‘Chinese nationalists’ clash with Hong Kong human rights protestors in the stands as Australia take on China in basketball match in Melbourne Hong Kong human rights protesters and Chinese nationals clash in Melbourne The protesters began shouting during a…
Boss of passport helpline that has been slammed over its handling of holidaymaker complaints goes on Twitter rant to moan about ‘disgraceful’ customer service at other firms and ‘shameful’ travel delays Gary Slade, CEO of Teleperformance, criticised other firms’ customer service Teleperformance…
(Reuters) – A 20-year-old woman pushing a baby stroller on a New York City street was shot in the head and killed on Wednesday, the New York Police Department said. The victim was taken to Metropolitan Hospital Center, where she died of…
Poignant missing portrait of 9/11 victim is finally placed on memorial wall: Photograph of Antonio Dorsey Pratt, who had been working in North Tower for one week, completes tribute to 2,977 victims of terrorist horror Antonio, 43, worked in an investment bank…
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Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to the Daily Star’s newsletter Vladimir Putin has a “self-destructive death wish” amid rumours that he is suffering from small-man syndrome, a psychotherapist has suggested. With the war in Ukraine now into its fourth month, Russian…
At last some good news for British tourists: Spain FINALLY gives green light for UK travellers to use fast-track eGates raising hopes of an end to hours-long passport control queues Brits travelling to Spain will now be fast-tracked through passport control To…