A stabbing attack aboard a train traveling from Doncaster to London’s King’s Cross station left at least 11 people injured, including one crew member in critical but stable condition. The incident took place on Saturday evening as the service neared Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire. Passengers reported chaotic scenes, with one witness hearing someone shout for…
In the western Mexican city of Uruapan, state of Michoacán, mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez was fatally shot while attending Day-of-the-Dead celebrations in the town’s historic centre. Local officials said the attack occurred in front of dozens of people gathered for the event. A city council member and a bodyguard suffered gunshot injuries in the…
Miami Beach has launched Concrete Coral, a stunning underwater sculpture park that merges art, marine science, and environmental restoration. The installation includes 22 life-size cars made of marine-grade concrete, carefully placed beneath the ocean’s surface. This first phase of The ReefLine project aims to transform artistic creativity into a powerful force for coral reef recovery…
Former President Donald Trump publicly stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping gave him a personal assurance that China will not take military or aggressive action against Taiwan during a Republican administration. Trump revealed the claim in a campaign speech, adding that Xi made the promise during recent diplomatic conversations. Context of the Statement Trump offered…
A powerful earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens. The quake, preliminarily measured at magnitude 6.8, hit near the Badakhshan province. It jolted communities in remote mountain areas where homes are often vulnerable. Collapse and Casualties in Rural Areas In the hardest-hit districts, many houses made of mud…
A Mississippi woman shot and killed an escaped monkey after it ran into her backyard. She said she acted out of fear for her children’s safety. The incident happened in Jackson County, Mississippi, after several neighbors reported seeing the monkey wandering the area. Witnesses said the animal looked agitated and unpredictable before it entered the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised new concern over the spread of mpox, after confirming the clade Ib strain in several countries outside Africa, including Europe and Asia. The update appeared in the 59th WHO Situation Report on the multi-country mpox outbreak. The document reviewed the global and regional situation as of September and…
The Federal Government has announced plans to release ₦11.995 billion within 72 hours to settle arrears and allowances owed to doctors and other health workers across Nigeria. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the move aims to ease tension over the ongoing doctors’ strike and address long-standing welfare concerns in the…
US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, has confirmed that, on the orders of President Donald Trump, his department is preparing for possible military action in Nigeria. The goal, he said, is to protect Christians from ongoing attacks. In a post on X (Twitter), Hegseth wrote, “The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria and anywhere must…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has said that Nigeria should have long been classified as a Country of Concern for its repeated failure to protect citizens from violence and insecurity. Reacting to Donald Trump’s recent action, Sowore stated that “at every level, the Nigerian state has failed to safeguard vulnerable Christians,…
