Nine US troops died after two US Army helicopters crashed during a training mission in Kentucky, officials say. The Wednesday night crash involved the 101st Airborne Division and happened near the Fort Campbell military base. It took place at 22:00…
Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival
The assets and loans of collapsed US lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) are being bought by rival First Citizens BancShares. The failure of SVB earlier this month triggered fears about the stability of other lenders, sparking sharp falls in bank…
Mississippi Meteorologist prays on-air as tornado heads directly for small town
A Mississippi meteorologist, shocked by radar images of a tornado belt headed for a small town in his viewing area, broke down on Friday and prayed live on-air. WTVA‘s Matt Laubhan was overcome as he watched his radar screen while…
Texas officials find migrants in shipping container on a train
The bodies of two people were found Friday on a freight train in Texas after someone telephoned officials to let them know that there were people on board who were in distress. It was not immediately clear who made the…
Mississippi tornado kills 25 and brings devastation to US state
Search and rescue efforts are under way after one of the deadliest tornadoes to have ever hit the US state of Mississippi. At least 25 people have died following Friday night’s tornado, with more thought to be trapped under the…
Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, President Vladimir Putin has said. President Putin said the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements and compared it to the US stationing its weapons in Europe, according to Russian state media.…
US Envoy visits 3 US citizens jailed in China, official says
Chinese American citizen Kai Li, jailed in China on spying charges that he denies, received a rare in-person visit last week from the U.S. ambassador to Beijing and urged the U.S. government to continue to work for his release, Li’s…
Slovakia delivers first four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
Slovakia handed over the first four Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine on Thursday, with nine more expected to be delivered in the coming weeks, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad announced. Ukrainian pilots traveled to Slovakia to pick up the…
Parents of Michigan school shooter to stand trial for manslaughter
The parents of a boy who shot and killed four high school classmates must stand trial for manslaughter, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled. Ethan Crumbley, 16, has pleaded guilty to terrorism and murder charges for carrying out the shooting…
Haiti crisis looms large as Biden visits Canada’s Trudeau
For many months, daily life in Haiti’s capital has been marked by widespread violence and deepening political instability since powerful armed gangs seized control of the streets of Port-au-Prince. The still-unfolding crisis is expected to figure prominently in discussions this…