KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched its latest barrage of hypersonic and cruise missiles against Ukrainian targets early Monday, striking near the front lines of fighting in the east as well as in central and western parts of the country, officials said. At least four civilians were reported killed and at least 30 injured. Western officials … Read more
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Five people are trapped in a cave in southwestern Slovenia, unable to leave because of high water levels caused by heavy rainfall, authorities said Sunday. The group — a Slovenian family group of three adults and two guides — have been stuck in the Krizna Jama cave since Saturday when water levels … Read more
After an overnight coating of snow, there could be a brief lull in snow showers Sunday before a significant winter storm system rolls in Monday night, the National Weather Service predicts. Scattered flurries are expected throughout the day Saturday, creating slick driving conditions, especially on elevated or less-treated roads, NWS Chicago said in a tweet. … Read more
BEIRUT — Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah traded fire Saturday in one of the heaviest days of cross-border fighting in recent weeks, a day after the militia’s leader urged retaliation for the targeted killing, presumably by Israel, of a top Hamas leader in Lebanon’s capital. Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said that if his group didn’t … Read more
At least six people were killed in an apparent Israeli airstrike on a home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have crammed into Rafah, one of the areas where Israel has told people to seek refuge. But Israeli forces continue to strike all parts of the besieged territory. … Read more
I grew up in a very religious home that restricted me from playing sports and a lot of other activities. Everything I was allowed to do was mostly church-related. I often saw my cousins indulging in competitive sports while I sat wanting to join in. Finally, when I was about 16 or 17 years old, … Read more
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave TEL AVIV — The findings of two Israeli investigations into the country’s offensive on Gaza have cast new light on what is being termed one of the century’s most destructive wars, even as Israeli officials maintain there will be no let up in action. The investigations, announced … Read more
BERLIN — Parts of northern and central Europe continued to grapple with flooding on Thursday after heavy rain. A barrier near the German city of Magdeburg was opened for the first time in a decade to ease pressure from the Elbe River, and some animals were removed from their enclosures at a safari park in … Read more
Efforts to deliver medical supplies and fuel to Gazan hospitals have been increasingly constrained by hungry people stopping convoys in search of food, the World Health Organization said. “The safety of our staff and continuity of operations depends on more food arriving in all of Gaza, immediately,” Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. Heavy bombardment … Read more
A second group of Russian occupiers from the 71st regiment of the Russian Armed Forces surrendered on the Zaporizhzhya front, reporting mistreatment by the Russian command and significant losses, OC West Telegram channel reported on Dec. 27. Russian military personnel spoke out about the “inhumane treatment” by the Russian command and significant losses. The prisoners … Read more