Year: 2022
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Remains of US soldier Tommie Hanks identified after 72 years
Tommie Hanks was 27 years old when he was reported missing in action during the Korean War in 1950.
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COP27: Joe Biden issues climate rallying cry to world leaders
The US president also defends his country’s climate leadership at the UN summit COP27.
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Gaming in Africa: Developers making mobile games for African players
The growth of the video gaming market is an opportunity for African developers to create games for the African audience.
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Ukraine war: Celebrations as Kyiv takes back key city Kherson
An official says Ukraine’s troops are “almost fully in control” after Russia completed its retreat.
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US midterms: Local Kentucky races decided by coin toss
Local elections were also held across the country on Tuesday, some with unusual tiebreaker methods.
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Crypto firm FTX collapses into bankruptcy
Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm.
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Kherson biggest Russian loss since withdrawal from Kyiv
Moscow’s pullback from Kherson caps a stunning three-month change of fortune for the Ukrainians.
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Construction halted at Obama Center after noose found
The Obama Foundation called the incident a “shameless act of cowardice and hate”.
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Ocean Viking: Italy defiant over migrants row with France
The Italian PM called the French government “aggressive” after it criticised Rome’s refusal to help.
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Palestinian mayor backtracks after dead dog bounty outrage
Animal lovers were aghast after Hebron’s top official offered cash to anyone who killed stray dogs.