Texan John Poulos Arrested for Murder of Colombian DJ Found in Suitcase

CAUCA, Colombia—American citizen John Poulos, 35, was arrested by Interpol officers last week in Panama for the alleged murder of his fiancée, a celebrated DJ from Bogotá. The body of Valentina Trespalacios, 21, had been found in a dumpster on Jan. 22 in the Fontibón district of the Colombian capital, according to the public prosecutor’s … Read more

France seizes Iranian assault rifles, missiles heading to Houthi rebels in Yemen

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — French naval forces in January seized thousands of assault rifles, machine guns and anti-tank missiles in the Gulf of Oman coming from Iran and heading to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said Thursday. While Iran denied being involved, images of the weapons released by the US military’s Central Command showed … Read more

Sudan said it is set to salvage the elusive normalization with Israel

Over two years after saying it would normalize ties with Israel, Sudan is finally set to officially join the US-brokered Abraham Accords, an Israeli official told Hebrew-language media Wednesday. The reports, which could not be verified, mark the latest twist in an ongoing saga that has seen Khartoum’s halting steps towards forging diplomatic relations with … Read more

Neanderthals hunted and butchered giant elephants

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — Some 125,000 years ago, enormous elephants that weighed as much as eight cars each roamed in what’s now northern Europe. Scientifically known as Palaeoloxodon antiquus, the towering animals were the largest land mammals … Read more

Pak Cops After Mosque Blast

This is the deadliest attack Pakistan has seen for several years. (File) Pakistan: Pakistani police officers say they have been “thrown to the beasts” in their battle against rising militancy after a blast at a city headquarters killed dozens of their colleagues. A suicide bomber wearing a police uniform infiltrated the heavily guarded compound in … Read more

Cut Marks on Bones Suggest Neanderthals Butchered Elephants

Cut marks on the heel bone of a male straight-tusked elephant, which was about 50 years old when it died.Photo: Wil Roebroeks, Leiden University Historical finds of elephant remains alongside stone tools have long prompted speculation among researchers that early humans or other hominin species may have relied on the massive mammals for food. Now, … Read more

Indian opposition MPs seek Adani probe as group losses top $100bn | Business and Economy News

Indian opposition lawmakers have demanded an investigation into Adani Group, as the crisis surrounding tycoon Gautam Adani’s embattled empire deepened, with market losses topping $100bn after a United States short seller accused it of pulling “the largest con in corporate history”. A session of the lower house of India’s Parliament was adjourned amid loud protests … Read more

Russia Strikes Ukraine Residential Building, Kyiv Warns of Fresh Offensive

Rescuers searched for survivors in the rubble of an apartment building in eastern Ukraine on Thursday after a Russian strike destroyed it, as Kyiv said it expected a major offensive on the first anniversary of Moscow’s invasion. At least three people were killed Wednesday and 20 wounded when a Russian rocket struck a residential building … Read more

Turkey’s New Foreign Policy: Ankara’s Ambitions, Regional Responses, and Implications for the United States

For the past century, Turkey’s foreign policy has been driven by the need to preserve the achievements of the Lausanne Treaty in the face of often serious threats from major powers. As a result, Turkey was a predominantly status quo country, and its relations with neighboring states were largely shaped by its place in broader … Read more