Chilean Air Force finds debris believed to be from missing plane
The Chilean Air Force said on Wednesday it had located debris believed to be from a military cargo plane that crashed this week with 38 people aboard over a remote stretch of frigid sea between South America and the Antarctic.
NZ officials say White Island volcano remains ‘highly volatile’
New Zealand officials said on Thursday the situation on White Island, the volcanic island where an eruption earlier in the week killed eight people, remains “highly volatile” with the risk of a further eruption over the next 24 hours at 40% to 60%.
With Netanyahu’s fate in question, Israel heads to new election
Israel headed on Wednesday toward a third national election in less than a year with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing the fight of his life for political survival after a criminal indictment.
Pompeo says U.S. wants to work with Russia on Libya, reminded Lavrov of arms embargo
The United States wants to work with Russia to end the conflict in Libya, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, but he added that he reminded Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov a day ago of the arms embargo that is in place on the North…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro takes softer tone on Argentine president
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro toned down his criticism of Argentina’s new left-leaning Peronist government on Wednesday and said he was open to a visit from incoming President Alberto Fernandez, who he previously branded a “red bandit.”
Honduras lawmakers urge president to shut down anti-corruption body
Honduran lawmakers allied with President Juan Orlando Hernandez have voted against renewing an agreement with the Organization of American States (OAS) to extend the mandate of an anti-corruption body.
Spain’s Sanchez accepts mandate to form government amid fragmented parliament
Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday that he had accepted a mandate from the king to try and form a government, and would contact other parties starting next week to drum up support amid a deeply fragmented parliament.
U.S. tells U.N. it is ready to be flexible in North Korea talks, warns against provocations
The United States is ready “to simultaneously take concrete steps” toward a deal aimed at getting North Korea to give up its nuclear and missile programs, but the Security Council must be prepared to respond to any provocations, the U.S. envoy to the U…
Two rockets fell near Baghdad airport, no casualties: statement
Two Katyusha rockets landed near the “outside perimeter” of Baghdad International Airport on Wednesday, a statement from the military said.
UK Labour cuts Conservative lead ahead of election: poll
Britain’s governing Conservatives have seen their lead over the opposition Labour Party cut to five percentage points, according to a Savanta ComRes poll for The Telegraph newspaper published on the eve of an election.
