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North Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the Kang Kon, according to state media Sunday

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A fast-moving wildfire near Greece's Thessaloniki sparks evacuations as smoke blankets suburbs

A fast-moving wildfire has broken out near Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, prompting evacuations in three suburbs

Albanians take to the streets in protest for the 35th night in a row

A massive demonstration has been held for a 35th consecutive day in the Albanian capital of Tirana, with protesters calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, the temporary replacement of his government by a government of technicians, cons...

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Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert

Well-preserved fourth-century quarters reveal details of daily life, urban development and economic activitiesArchaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a well-preserved Byzantine-era city in the western desert.The fourth-century quarters had residential and religious structures, including a basilica-style church in the Dakhla oasis. Archaeologists also found coins, pottery fragments and tools. Continue reading...

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal and nearby port

St Petersburg governor reports no victims after ‘large-scale’ overnight attack that also hit Baltic port of VysotskUkraine launched a big overnight drone attack on St Petersburg and the surrounding area, hitting the city’s oil terminal and port infrastructure in the wider region.The St Petersburg governor, Alexander Beglov, said the city had been subjected to a “large-scale” drone attack that had hit its oil terminal. He said there were no casualties and the aftermath of the attack had been dealt with. Continue reading...