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Several die trying to cross English Channel, says French minister
Attempts to cross the channel in small, overloaded boats are frequent despite strong currents in what is one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes
Tunisia to vote for president as the incumbent consolidates power
Tunisians will vote in presidential elections Sunday. But its years-long democratic experiment may be coming to an end.
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes near capital of New Zealand
Initial reports indicate no injuries or significant damage
Hvaldimir autopsy finds no gunshot wounds in alleged Russian spy whale
Animal rights groups questioned the report’s conclusion that there were no human-caused injuries, and they called for further police investigation.
Israel expands strikes to northern Lebanon as death toll rises
BEIRUT — Israel expanded airstrikes to the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Saturday, underscoring the scale of Israel’s military campaign as ground troops move through the south and air raids pou…
Ukraine shoots down Russian bomber in Donetsk
Ukrainian forces said they shot down a Russian fighter plane Saturday while Russia claimed it made gains in Ukraine’s east. The Russian bomber was shot down near the city of Kostiantynivka in the Don…
Hacks against US campaign latest examples of Iran targeting adversaries
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran has emerged as a twofold concern for the United States as it nears the end of the presidential campaign. Prosecutors allege Tehran tried to hack figures associated with the election, stealing information from former President…