Worst DR Congo Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures from the Congolese authorities.
At least 10 dead in Texas flooding
City officials said first responders had conducted over 70 water rescues and 16 high-water investigations since the flooding began.
India plane crash death toll rises to 279
The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner issued a mayday call shortly before it crashed around lunchtime on Thursday.
Israel says Iran crossed ‘red lines’ after firing missiles at civilians
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Iran crossed “red lines” Friday when its missiles targeted civilian areas after Israel launched a wave of attacks on the Islamic republic.
Netanyahu calls on Iranians to unite against ‘evil and oppressive regime’
“We are in the midst of one of the greatest military operations in history, Operation Rising Lion,” he added.
Israel’s Netanyahu says expects ‘several waves of Iranian attacks’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he expected “several waves of Iranian attacks” in response to Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic on Friday, saying he had initially planned an attack in April.
Top Iranian generals killed in Israeli attack
Israel targeted leading members of Iran’s armed forces on Friday during its unprecedented onslaught hitting military and nuclear targets across the country.
Israel shuts diplomatic missions worldwide amid military operations in Iran
As a result, consular services would not be available to Israeli citizens currently abroad, the ministry said.
Macron says Israel has ‘right to defend itself’
“To avoid jeopardising the stability of the entire region, I call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to de-escalate.”
Black box found at site of India plane crash that killed 265
Police said 265 bodies had been counted so far, which suggested that at least 24 people were killed on the ground.
Israel says intercepted ‘most’ drones launched from Iran
Israel’s military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said on Friday that Israel intercepted “most” drones launched from Iran in response to air strikes on military and nuclear sites.
Trump urges Iran to ‘make a deal, before there is nothing left’
The operation killed senior figures — among them the armed forces chief and top nuclear scientists — and Iran has called Israel’s wave of strikes a “declaration of war.”
Lone India plane crash survivor recounts miracle escape
“After that, the plane seemed to speed up, heading straight towards what turned out to be a hostel of a hospital. Everything was visible in front of my eyes when the crash happened.”
‘Avoid escalation’ – World reacts to Israel strike on Iran
World leaders urged restraint on Friday after Israel pounded Iran, striking 100 targets including nuclear and military sites, and killing senior figures.
Israel attack ‘declaration of war,’ says Iran
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Israel it faced a “bitter and painful” fate over the attacks.
Judge orders Trump to return control of National Guard to California
Trump’s decision to federalize the National Guard over the objection of the state governor was one not taken by a US president since 1965.
