An attack by Islamist-linked rebels in eastern Congo has turned a mourning gathering into a massacre. In the early hours, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) targeted mourners at a funeral in Ntoyo, North Kivu, killing at least 60 people. Survivors were horrified by the brutality of the assault, which marked another tragic chapter in the…
Jury selection opened today in Fort Pierce, Florida, for the high-profile case of the man charged with plotting the assassination of former President Donald Trump. The man, Ryan Wesley Routh, made a striking entrance, representing himself and offering a sincere apology to potential jurors. An Apology at the Start of the Trial Standing before a…
Ethiopia has officially launched Africa’s biggest dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), marking a historic milestone in the country’s development journey. Citizens celebrated the project with pride and optimism, viewing it as a symbol of progress and self-reliance. At the same time, the launch sparked renewed concerns by Egypt and Sudan, two nations that…
Congress has released a striking piece of history, a sexually suggestive note supposedly from President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. The birthday message appeared in a leather-bound album prepared for Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003, and now shines a spotlight on their past connection. Trump has adamantly denied writing it and calls it a forgery. What…
A deadly Jerusalem bus stop shooting attack this Monday morning left five civilians dead and at least a dozen others wounded. The incident unfolded at Ramot Junction, a busy commuter hub in northern Jerusalem, during rush hour. Witnesses described scenes of terror as gunmen opened fire on people waiting for buses and those already inside….
The sudden Red Sea cable cuts disrupt internet across broad regions, affecting service speeds and connectivity across Asia and the Middle East. Microsoft and NetBlocks both confirmed degraded performance, while telecoms reported spiking latency that frustrated millions of users. At the same time, concerns mounted about the cause, whether sabotage or technical failure, and how…
Trump explores federal control of 9/11 Memorial & Museum after campaign promises to designate the site as a national monument. The White House confirmed that initial discussions have started, raising the possibility of major changes in how the memorial in New York City is managed and protected. Supporters argue the move would secure long-term preservation,…
The political landscape in Britain shifted dramatically as the deputy prime minister resigned over a tax error, shaking public confidence in Keir Starmer’s Labour government. Angela Rayner confirmed her resignation on September 5, stepping down as Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Labour Leader, and Housing Secretary after admitting she underpaid stamp duty by £40,000 on a…
The U.S. government will buy 2 million doses of lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, for distribution in low and middle-income countries through 2028. This bold step highlights renewed determination to slow HIV, particularly in regions where prevention has faced serious challenges. What Is Lenacapavir and Why Does It Matter Lenacapavir, created by Gilead Sciences,…
A 19th-century streetcar on Lisbon’s famous Elevador da Glória funicular derailed Wednesday evening and crashed into a building, killing 2 people, including operation brakeman André Marques, and injuring 21 others, bringing the crash rise to 17 deaths with a previous death count of 15. Many of the injured were tourists. Emergency responders extracted the victims…
