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Suspect charged after 3-year-old boy wound up in crocodile enclosure released on bail

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The man arrested and charged after a 3-year-old boy wound up in a crocodile enclosure at a British zoo was released on bail Friday as the investigation continues, police said.The unidentified 30-year-old suspect from Norfolk was released after investigators said... Read More.

Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to ‘Robin Hood’ legend has died, wildlife charity says

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A giant, ancient oak tree located in the the Sherwood Forest -- the iconic setting of the "Robin Hood" legend -- has died, one of the U.K.'s top bird and wildlife conservation charities said.Famous for its enormous trunk -- about 36 feet... Read More.

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Man arrested after 3-year-old boy critically injured in crocodile enclosure: Police

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy wound up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in eastern England, suffering serious injuries, according to police.The "distressing incident" occurred Thursday afternoon at Johnsons of Old... Read More.

Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery in large-scale drone attack, with Zelenskyy saying it’s ‘time the war ended’

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukraine launched hundreds of drones on Thursday targeting more than a dozen Russian regions, including Moscow, where they struck an oil refinery, sending plumes of black smoke into the air over the Russian capital.Russia's Ministry of Defense said the country's defenses destroyed... Read More.

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Massive chunk of sea ice has not refrozen in West Antarctica, satellite images show

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

(ANTARCTICA) -- A massive chunk of sea ice in West Antarctica has not refrozen following a winter heatwave in the region - a dramatic change that could further contribute to global sea level rise, experts told ABC News.Graphics based on satellite imagery from the... Read More.

Russia confirms warship fired warning shots at UK yacht in English Channel

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A Russian Navy vessel fired warning shots at a U.K.-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday, the Russian military confirmed, saying the civilian boat was making a "dangerous approach" toward the warship.The incident was reported midday Tuesday about 20 nautical miles... Read More.

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British prime minister announces social media ban for kids 16 and under

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced he would be introducing a social media ban for children 16 and under in Britain on Monday.The ban would prohibit kids age 16 and under from using "platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and... Read More.

Moscow mayor says dozens of Ukrainian drones downed in attack on Russian capital

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Dozens of Ukrainian long-range drones attacked Moscow overnight into Tuesday morning, according to the city's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, with damage confirmed at a major oil refinery and flight restrictions disrupting flights at all four of the city's international airports."Over the past 24... Read More.

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Russia bombards Kyiv with drones and missiles, sets fire to historic cathedral

Monday, June 15 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russian drones and missiles targeted Kyiv in a major attack on Sunday night, Ukrainian officials said on Monday morning, killing several people in the capital and setting a fire at a historic cathedral and UNESCO world heritage site.At least five people were... Read More.

‘Cannot escape’: Afghan girl held at US military base in limbo amid Trump immigration policies

Saturday, June 13 by ABC News

(QATAR) -- Her room is made up of four towering gray walls. With a rug, a colorful comforter and a few pictures, 15-year-old Zahra Muheb has tried to make it feel like home. She's spent her last two birthdays living at Camp As Sayliyah,... Read More.

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US citizen arrested by Chinese government on espionage charges

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A U.S. citizen was arrested in China on espionage charges, according to Chinese officials.U Min Zin was "lawfully subjected to criminal compulsory measures by the relevant authorities on suspicion of engaging in espionage activities that endanger China's national security Chinese foreign... Read More.

Officer fatally shot while executing search warrant in probe tied to US consulate shooting in Toronto

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A police officer was shot and killed while executing a search warrant Thursday as part of an investigation into a series of shootings in Toronto, including one at the United States consulate in March, authorities said.The officer, 43-year-old Marc Pinizzotto with... Read More.

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