A week of spectacular lava sprays on Sicily’s snow-capped Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanos, has drawn thousands of people wanting to see the eruption. But the sudden influx of sightseers has …
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Gaza ceasefire’s future uncertain as Netanyahu sidelines security chiefs in negotiations
by adminIn a move that brings the fate of the Gaza ceasefire even closer under his personal control, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is appointing a close political ally to lead talks over phase two of …
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Argentine president defends his cryptocurrency tweet after crash, comparing losses to gambling
by adminArgentine President Javier Milei has defended himself for promoting a cryptocurrency whose value collapsed within hours of its launch, likening those who invested in the token after his endorsement to gamblers at casinos. “The reality …
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Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro charged in connection with alleged coup plot
by adminBrazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged in connection with an alleged coup plot to overturn the results of the 2022 election and keep his opponent from taking power, according to documents filed by …
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More than 150 whales are stranded off the coast of Tasmania, Australia, according to local authorities. The state’s Marine Conservation Program said Tuesday a total of 157 animals had become stranded near the town of …
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US calls out ‘dangerous’ Chinese helicopter maneuvers as tensions rise over South China Sea
by adminA Chinese military helicopter flew within 10 feet (3 meters) of a Philippine patrol plane over the South China Sea on Tuesday, in what observers said was the second incident of potentially catastrophic behavior by …
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The moment 80 lives were upended – literally – and tragedy was averted during the fiery crash of a Delta flight in Toronto
by adminIn the 10th row of Delta Flight 4819, Pete Carlson rested in the window seat just before landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon, thinking about friends he would see at a paramedics …
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Pope Francis’ hospital treatment changed to fight ‘complex clinical’ condition, Vatican says
by adminPope Francis has a “polymicrobial infection” of his respiratory tract that will require his hospital treatment to be changed, the Vatican said Monday, with tests indicating a “complex clinical picture” for one of the oldest …
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A man hailed as the world’s first imam to say he was gay was shot dead in South Africa on Saturday, local police said, in what rights groups fear could be a hate crime. Eastern …
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Disconnected helplines, undiagnosed HIV cases and unfinished classrooms: Ukraine counts the costs of USAID suspension
by adminSome 400 calls for help went unanswered when the helpline at Ukraine’s Veteran Hub went silent for a week after key funding from the United States was abruptly cut last month. The Ukrainian NGO gets …