Greek coastguards charged over 2023 migrant shipwreck

England Lions showed resilience on Day 2 of the four-day unofficial Test against India A in Canterbury, scoring 237 for 2 in response to India A's 557 all out, led by Karun Nair's double century (204). Tom Haines anchored the innings with an unbeaten 103, supported by Max Holden's 64, as they formed a solid partnership of 106 runs for the third wicket. The match remains competitive heading into Day 3, with England trailing by...

Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine continue to result in casualties, with at least two fatalities, including a nine-year-old girl, amid ongoing military offensives. Ukrainian President Zelensky reported that 50,000 Russian troops are positioned for a potential offensive, prompting mandatory evacuations in 213 settlements in the Sumy region. Despite the violence, Ukraine is open to peace talks in Istanbul next week, contingent upon Russia providing a detailed memorandum outlining its conditions for peace, which...

Search efforts continue for missing children in Pictou County Searchers are actively looking for two missing children, Lilly Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4, in Pictou County. On Saturday, they focused on an area where a boot print was discovered during a previous search, but they acknowledge that they have little information to confirm its connection to the missing kids. As the search progresses, Amy Hansen, who is managing the rescue efforts, noted that the...

SummaryHamas announced it submitted a response to a ceasefire proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff, agreeing to release 10 hostages from Gaza, although it did not confirm acceptance of the full deal, which includes a 60-day truce. The proposal involves an initial exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, but negotiations have stalled since a previous ceasefire collapsed. Amid rising humanitarian concerns in Gaza, Israel continues its military campaign against Hamas, emphasizing the need to defeat...

Crowds of desperate civilians in Gaza rushed to aid trucks from the World Food Programme (WFP) amid escalating hunger and chaos, as 77 trucks carrying flour were brought into the area after an 11-week blockade was partially lifted. WFP reported that aid distribution was hindered by the urgent needs of the population, with only over 10% of the daily food requirements being met, leading to calls for better management of aid delivery. As Israeli air...

The escape of ten men from a New Orleans jail involved assistance from at least 15 accomplices who provided food, cash, and shelter, as detailed in court documents. Among those implicated are a former jail employee linked to escapee Lenton Vanburen and a jail plumber who allegedly aided the escape. Authorities stress the importance of public assistance in capturing the remaining fugitives and have raised rewards to $50,000 each, while multiple individuals face felony charges...