Israel launches counterterrorist operation in West Bank
5 days ago · The new campaign comes just days after West Jerusalem reached a ceasefire agreement with the Hamas group in Gaza. Israel has launched a new "large-scale and significant" military operation in the West Bank, targeting the Palestinian city of Jenin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday.
2025: Democracy under threat again, notably in the Americas
Jan 19, 2025 · The new year offers opportunities for voters to make the world calmer and safer, but also for the opposite, writes Alan Austin. WILL THE 2024 pattern of dissatisfied voters punishing incumbent governments be replicated this year? Will Australian voters emulate their American cousins and turf out a ...
Rangers jump all over Sens for 5-0 win - bignewsnetwork.com
4 days ago · Igor Shesterkin recorded his second straight shutout, making 20 saves as the host New York Rangers rolled to a 5-0 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. Shesterkin had 27 saves on Saturday in a 1-0 shootout victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The shutout on Tuesday was his third of the ...
US could soon become 'a bigger country' - Trump
20 hours ago · The US could acquire new territories in the future, President Donald Trump has told a crowd of his supporters. In recent weeks, Trump has expressed ambitions to expand US territory and showed interest in annexing Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal. "We might be an enlarged country pretty soon ...
27 killed in Los Angeles wildfires - bignewsnetwork.com
Jan 17, 2025 · LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area in Southern California have killed at least 27 people and destroyed more than 12,300 structures in more than a week, local authorities confirmed on Thursday. Firefighters continued to make progress on Thursday against two ...
Islanders, Blue Jackets find intensity in grind of regular season
Jan 20, 2025 · The NHL playoffs aren't scheduled to start for another three months. But a postseason-like intensity has already arrived for the New York Islanders and Columbus Blue Jackets. The Islanders will attempt to climb back into the playoff race and the surprising Blue Jackets will aim to maintain their ...
Suddenly leaky UCLA tries to stop tailspin vs. high-scoring Iowa
Jan 17, 2025 · Iowa tries to salvage its first Big Ten Conference Los Angeles road swing, while host UCLA is looking to pull out of a four-game tailspin on Friday. The Bruins (11-6, 2-4 Big Ten) return home after a taxing road trip to the East Coast, which produced losses of 79-61 at Maryland last Friday and 75-68 ...
Sens break out of scoring slump, top Leafs - bignewsnetwork.com
20 hours ago · Shane Pinto's goal off his leg with 9:13 left in the third period lifted the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Tim Stutzle also scored for Ottawa, which avoided being shut out for the third straight game. Anton Forsberg made 28 saves in the victory ...
76ers win again, top turnover-prone Bulls - bignewsnetwork.com
20 hours ago · Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists while Kelly Oubre Jr. notched a double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds to lift the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-97 win against the slumping Chicago Bulls on Saturday. The 76ers have won two games in as many nights on the heels of a seven-game ...
Trail Blazers facing a tall order against Heat bigs
6 days ago · The Miami Heat, who closed the weekend in the Eastern Conference's eighth playoff position, may have found a secret weapon. Kel'el Ware, a 7-foot rookie center, figures to be a bigger part of the game plan when the Heat host the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. On Sunday, Ware tied hiscareer ...