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The latest: Qatar’s prime minister announces a ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas. Hamas calls the accord an “achievement for our people,” after 15 months of war in Gaza. Netanyahu’s office says final details are still being ironed out; cabinet is set to vote by Thursday. Biden says all U.S. hostages will be released in the … Read more
More venomous version of deadly spider Larger, more venomous version of one of world’s deadliest spiders discovered 00:45 Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it “Big Boy.” In research released Monday, scientists from the Australian Museum, Flinders University and … Read more
The announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza undoubtedly marks a critical moment in the ongoing conflict. For those of us who have witnessed, experienced, and then watched, mourned, and advocated from afar, this pause in hostilities provides an opportunity to reflect on the past 15 months, and the heavy price paid for this fleeting … Read more
Two men have been charged with felony arson in Los Angeles in unrelated cases as authorities combat firebugs, looters and multiple raging blazes in Southern California. The incidents happened in different parts of Los Angeles County over the weekend, according to the district attorney’s office. Jaime Mota, 37, was held on $350,000 bail for allegedly … Read more
LONDON — U.K. borrowing costs fell sharply on Wednesday, following the release of lower-than-expected consumer inflation prints both at home and in the U.S. The yield on 10-year U.K. government bonds was 16 basis points lower at 4.727% at 4 p.m. in London, putting it on course for its first daily decline since Dec. 31. … Read more
Kenya has joined Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and South Africa among the African cohort in the IIHF, which has 84 members, but captain Mburu says the next step will prove hardest. “We must now reach IIHF standards, and that is where our work is cut [out],” he explained. But this is a team that has already … Read more
Hamas may claim victory after a cease-fire with Israel that was announced on Wednesday, but 15 months of war have left the militant group severely weakened. Israel’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza, which began weeks after the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas, have decimated the 21 battalions that formed the main unit of … Read more
Done deal for some, close but not done, say others. After so many false starts since the last ceasefire 14 months ago, a deal at hand, for guns to go silent in the Gaza strip.
Walmart announced on Monday that it had unveiled a new logo, part of “a comprehensive brand refresh.” The U.S.-based retailer boasted in a news release that the new look — its first change since 2008 — reflects its evolution. In its online “brand center,” Walmart applauded its colour palette (true blue and spark yellow), font (“everyday sans”) and trademark “spark” symbol, … Read more
Impeached South Korean president detained after martial law order – CBS News Watch CBS News Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached president of South Korea, was detained Wednesday, one day after a hearing was held to remove him from office. He was taken from his official residence in a convoy of law enforcement vehicles. He was … Read more