Myanmar rebel group claims control of India border town
The Arakan Army says it has taken control of Paletwa, in Chin State, a key trading post with India.
Ukraine says it shot down Russian A-50 spy plane
Army chief Gen Valerii Zaluzhnyi said the air force had “destroyed” an A-50 radar detection aircraft.
Cyclone Belal submerges cars in Mauritius and batters Reunion
Torrential rain and flooding hit the islands, leaving cars submerged and homes without electricity.
British brothers raided Swiss museum ‘to clear a debt’
Stewart and Louis Ahearne admitted being part of a gang which raided a museum in Geneva.
Sagiv Jehezkel: Israel footballer in Turkey facing sack for hostage plea
Sagiv Jehezkel showed “100 days. 7/10” written on a bandaged hand, referring to Hamas’s attacks.
Ukraine says it shot down Russian A-50 spy plane
Army chief Gen Valerii Zaluzhnyi said the air force had “destroyed” an A-50 radar detection aircraft.
Iceland volcano eruption spills lava into town setting houses on fire
The entire population of Grindavik has been evacuated as an expert warns of a “worst-case scenario”.
Iowa caucuses: Republican rivals make last-ditch bids to cut Trump’s lead
The former president eyes a big victory in Monday’s caucuses – as he bids for a re-match with Joe Biden.
AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says
Policymakers should address the “troubling trend”, says the organisation’s managing director Kristalina Georgieva.
Iceland volcano eruption spills lava into town setting houses on fire
The entire population of Grindavik has been evacuated as an expert warns of a “worst-case scenario”.