Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi confirmed dead in helicopter crash
A helicopter carrying Raisi and several others crashed in the mountainous northwestern region of Iran on Sunday evening.
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Boeing violated agreement protecting it from criminal charges over 737 max crashes
The agreement concerns two crashes involving Boeing’s 737 Max that killed 346 people.
Patients fare better with women doctors, study finds
Patients treated by female doctors fare better than patients treated by male doctors, according to new research published Monday, despite the field struggling to improve female representation in research and among practitioners.
‘Up to them’: Israel privately warned about retaliating against Iran
The president reportedly warned the Israeli prime minister after the Israeli military shot down most of the 200 drones sent by Iran on Saturday.
Iran seizes ship linked to Israeli billionaire in latest escalation of tensions
Iran seized the MSC Aries, affiliated with Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, in the latest escalation of tensions following Israel’s strike on an Iranian embassy.
Putin likely wins another six-year term: Here’s why the landslide results are criticised as a sham
Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to have won reelection, Russian officials announced Sunday, reelecting him for another six-year term as democracy experts describe the victory as a sham and elections in the country are neither free nor fair.
Dozens of bands and panellists pull out of SXSW Festival: Here’s Why
Dozens of musicians and panelists have pulled out of the festival over concerns of links to the U.S. Army and defence companies.
Here’s how much cash Donald Trump has
Forbes has been valuing the real estate tycoon and former president’s fortune for decades. Here’s the math behind how much cash he likely has on hand.
Banging sound from Titan Sub search heard for first time in new documentary clip
Channel 5 will release a documentary in March called “The Titan Sub Disaster: Minute by Minute.”
Julian Assange fights extradition to U.S. this week—what to know about the WikiLeaks founder and his espionage charges
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will face a British court Tuesday in what his wife says could “very well be the final hearing for Julian,” as he appeals his extradition to the United States to face espionage charges for publishing thousands of leaked classified military documents.