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Ancient skeleton reveals amputation surgery 31,000 years ago
A skeleton discovered in a remote corner of Borneo rewrites the history of ancient medicine and proves amputation surgery was successfully carried out about 31,000 years ago, scientists said Wednesday. For all that the skeleton reveals, many questions remain: how was the amputation carried out and why?
UN says 'credible' accusations Ukraine children forcibly moved to Russia
The United Nations said Wednesday there are credible accusations that Moscow's forces have removed children from Ukraine to Russia for adoption as part of larger-scale forced relocations and deportations.
Apple unveils new gadgets despite supply chain woes
Apple launched new smartphones Wednesday at prices similar to recent models despite inflation and supply chain woes, while unveiling a premium digital watch with a price tag to match. The company's newest smartphone, the iPhone 14, costs $799 for the base model -- the same price as the current version, while a premium iPhone 14 Pro Max will go for $1,100.
Albania cuts ties with Iran over 'cyberattack'
Albania broke diplomatic ties with Iran on Wednesday over an alleged cyberattack against the government this summer, as Washington vowed to hold Tehran accountable for targeting its NATO ally. The United States scolded Iran over the alleged attack, vowing to provide support to its ally in the Balkans.
Putin says Ukraine grain deal mostly helping rich EU
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that "almost all" the Ukrainian grain shipped under a UN-backed deal to ease a global food crisis was reaching rich European nations and accused the West of deceiving developing countries. - 'Colonialists' - Putin accused European countries of acting as "colonialists" and said they "once again simply deceived developing countries".
Israel PM opposes prosecuting soldier who likely shot Jazeera reporter
Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday pushed back against suggestions of prosecuting a soldier who likely shot dead Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh during an army operation this year. "Our soldiers have the full backing of the government of Israel and the people of Israel."
Queen calls off meeting after 'full day' for UK's new PM
Queen Elizabeth II has postponed a meeting of her Privy Council advisory group after doctors advised her to rest, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday, the day after she appointed Liz Truss as Britain's new prime minister. "After a full day yesterday, Her Majesty has this afternoon accepted doctors' advice to rest," the palace said in a statement.
France to send latest nuclear shipment to Japan
The departure of a shipment of reprocessed nuclear fuel from France to Japan has been delayed due to the breakdown of loading equipment, a French nuclear technology company announced Wednesday. But French nuclear technology group Orano, which is handling the transport, said Wednesday that the breakdown of one of its lifting gantries had prevented the loading of one of the two packages.
Kim Kardashian launches private equity firm
Reality TV star-turned-entrepreneur Kim Kardashian announced Wednesday she is branching into a new business arena with the launch of a private equity firm co-founded with a former partner at industry giant Carlyle. "I'm pleased to announce the launch of @SKKYPartners with private equity veteran Jay Sammons as co-founder and co-managing partner," Kardashian wrote on Twitter.
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