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Zelensky accuses Russia of 'nuclear terrorism' on Chernobyl anniversary

Zelensky accuses Russia of 'nuclear terrorism' on Chernobyl anniversary

President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of "nuclear terrorism" on Sunday, as Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid deadly new drone attacks. Five people were killed across Ukraine after Moscow launched more than 100 drones overnight, the latest in an almost nightly barrage the

East Jerusalem residents anguished as homes demolished to make way for biblical park

East Jerusalem residents anguished as homes demolished to make way for biblical park

Yusra Qwaider is 97 years old, bedridden and helpless: within days, bulldozers from the Jerusalem municipality will come to tear down the home she has lived in for over 50 years. If the demolition in the Al-Bustan neighbourhood goes ahead, it will be the third time she has lost

Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala

Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala

US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a "would-be assassin." Armed guards opened fire at the gunman who charged through a security checkpoint just outside

Chernobyl refugee town welcomes Ukraine's conflict displaced

Chernobyl refugee town welcomes Ukraine's conflict displaced

Slavutych was built as a Soviet paradise for refugees from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster but now it is being born again as a haven for people escaping Russia's invasion of Ukraine. With is massive theatre, stadium, schools, hospital and rows of identical concrete apartment blocks, Slavutych was the

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Trump says Washington shooting will not stop Iran war - US President Donald Trump said a shooting at a Washington media dinner on Saturday would not divert him from the Iran war. "It's not going to deter me from winning

World leaders react to Washington gala shooting

World leaders react to Washington gala shooting

World leaders expressed shock after a shooter charged a glitzy media gala in Washington on Saturday night attended by US President Donald Trump -- and relief that there were no casualties. US law enforcement said the sole suspect, armed with "a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives," has been

What we know about the Trump press gala shooting

What we know about the Trump press gala shooting

US President Donald Trump and other attendees at a glitzy media gala in Washington made a hasty exit Saturday night after gunshots were fired. As details continue to emerge and investigations are underway, here is what we know about the shooting: What happened in the ballroom? Shots were heard after