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BANGKOK — An ailing elephant that Thailand had offered to Sri Lanka greater than twenty years in the past returned to his homeland for medical remedy Sunday following allegations that the animal was badly abused whereas residing at a Buddhist temple. ...

Two teenage boys have died on the Greek island of Ios.They have been named as Andrew O'Donnell and Max Wall, from Ireland. They accomplished their research at St Michael's College secondary college in Dublin this 12 months, which stated it was a "day of immense sadness".The college stated Max was a "constant source of positivity" and described Andrew as "popular" and a "committed" footballer.It stated in an announcement: "We have been notified of a devastating loss from the category of 2023, with the passing of Max Wall. "He was extremely popular with staff and students alike, and a fantastic supporter of our teams during the various cup campaigns (as well as a great brother to past pupil, Charlie)."Our ideas are with Max's household at this terrible time and along with his m...

Israel will purchase 25 F-35 plane from the United States, the Israeli Defense Ministry introduced Sunday, in a deal that will increase Israel’s arsenal of the stealth fighter jets by 50%. ...

More individuals from Iran than ever earlier than are utilizing faux passports or faux visas to get to the UK, an Iranian asylum seeker has informed Sky News."Boats are dangerous. It's really dangerous to cross the Channel," says 43-year-old Erfan, who used to run a journey company and arrived on a faux passport three months in the past. "It's easy to get a fake passport if you have money, if you can pay. The way to run away from Iran is by fake passport."But if some are attempting to keep away from the risks of crossing the Channel, 1000's of others are nonetheless making an attempt.It's six months since Rishi Sunak made stopping small boat crossings one in every of his prime priorities of presidency. New figures present total small boat crossings are ba...

Russia’s premier air present has been canceled due to safety considerations over latest drone assaults contained in the nation. The International Aviation and Space Show, recognized by its Russian abbreviation MAKS, is held each different 12 months at Zhukovsky International Airport exterior Moscow. ...

The grandmother of the French teenager shot by police has known as for rioters to "stop" and says her "heart is in pain".Nadia mentioned rioters had been utilizing the demise of her 17-year-old grandson Nahel Merzouk, who was shot by police throughout a site visitors cease on Tuesday, as "an excuse". She instructed French broadcaster BFM TV: "Fortunately the police are here. The people who are destroying, I tell them to 'stop'. They are using Nahel as an excuse."They have to cease breaking the home windows, the buses, the faculties. We need issues to relax. We don't desire them to destroy."I am tired, I can't take it anymore, I can't sleep, I turned off the TV, I turned everything off I don't want to listen to this anymore." She mentioned her "heart is in pain", including tha...

President Joe Biden will head to Europe at week’s finish for a three-country journey meant to bolster the worldwide coalition in opposition to Russian aggression because the conflict in Ukraine extends effectively into its second yr. ...

PARIS — Young rioters clashed with police into early Sunday and focused a mayor’s house with a burning automotive as France noticed a fifth evening of unrest sparked by the police killing of an adolescent, however total violence appeared to reduce in contrast with earlier nights. ...

KYIV, Ukraine — After a relative lull, Russia launched a drone assault early Sunday on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, officers stated. It was the primary such assault of the warfare in 12 days. ...

BELGRADE, Serbia — Thousands of individuals in Serbia’s capital rallied Saturday exterior a pro-government TV station that protesters say promotes a tradition of violence and ought to be stripped of its broadcasting license after two mass shootings shocked the Balkan nation. ...