Tue, 21-Oct-2025

‘Rust’ is fined in New Mexico for willful gun safety violations

After cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally murdered by actor and producer Alec Baldwin in October 2021, the project received a citation. On Wednesday, New Mexico workplace safety inspectors imposed the highest penalty allowed on a film production firm for weapons safety violations on the set of “Rust,” where a cameraman was fatally shot by actor … Read more

Violence erupts at a vital holy site in Jerusalem, putting the city on edge

For hours on Friday morning, Palestinians and Israeli soldiers battled in and around the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City, before an uneasy quiet restored later in the day. From before morning, videos published on social media showed major turmoil and violence near the mosque’s gate, with Palestinians throwing stones and firecrackers and Israeli security … Read more

The black boxes from the plane that crashed were ‘severely damaged,’ according to China

The country’s aviation authority said it was still retrieving and reviewing data from the March tragedy, which killed 132 people. BEIJING (Xinhua) — The black boxes of a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 plane that crashed last month were “severely damaged,” according to China’s aviation authorities, which said it was still retrieving and reviewing the … Read more

Prince Harry has stated that he may return to the United Kingdom for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, but’security’ concerns may prevent him from doing so

Following his visit with Queen Elizabeth II last week, Harry stated that he wanted to ensure that his grandmother was “protected” and surrounded by “the appropriate people.” LONDON, UK — Prince Harry expressed an interest in returning to the United Kingdom for Queen Elizabeth II’s forthcoming platinum jubilee and to allow his children to spend … Read more

Russia-Ukraine conflict: The situation in Mariupol is ‘severe,’ while the West races to deliver weaponry

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said attacks in his country’s east had intensified dramatically as a result of the invading Russian soldiers forcing the war into a critical new phase. On Wednesday, Russia pressed for an early triumph in its new eastern operation, forcing the remaining pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the beleaguered port city of Mariupol … Read more

Russia launches an attack in the east, bombarding cities

Russia has initiated an assault on Ukraine’s eastern Donbas area, according to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. Following Mr Zelensky’s announcement that the fight for the Donbas had begun, Russian and Ukrainian soldiers battled along the eastern front line on Tuesday. Russia is attempting to break through Ukrainian military positions throughout Ukraine’s east, according to Ukraine’s … Read more

Johnny Depp is expected to testify in a slander case

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On Tuesday, actor Johnny Depp is set to testify in his $50 million (£38 million) defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, whom he accuses of sullying his character. The complaint stems from a Washington Post opinion post in which Ms Heard describes herself as a victim of domestic abuse. He denies any wrongdoing. Ms. Heard … Read more

Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow begins a new phase of the fight

“We’re going to protect ourselves.” We’re going to battle. “Nothing Ukrainian will be given away,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned in a video address late Monday. Russia has begun a long-awaited new phase of the conflict in Ukraine, beginning an attack in the east in an attempt to grab the country’s industrial core. The action was … Read more

Shanghai is speeding up quarantine transfers as the number of viral cases falls

As the city’s official death toll grew to ten, officials begged for public assistance with a fresh Covid-19 testing blitz in an effort to prevent community transmission. SHANGHAI, China — Shanghai officials called for public cooperation on Tuesday as the city ramped up attempts to lower community transmission down to zero after almost three weeks … Read more

Blasts near Kabul schools have killed at least six people and injured 11 more

The explosions occurred in a mostly Shiite area of Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital city. In a largely Shiite region of Afghanistan’s capital city, authorities said, explosions targeting educational institutions killed at least six people, including students, and injured 11 others. According to Kabul police spokesperson Khalid Zadran and the city’s Emergency Hospital, the explosives, which occurred … Read more

Concerns over the China accord have prompted US officials to travel to the Solomon Islands

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Concerns have been expressed that Beijing may establish a military presence in the South Pacific island country as a result of a security arrangement. NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON — Following a visit by an Australian senator last week, the US is sending two top officials to the Solomon Islands to address worries that China may establish … Read more

Elon Musk believes that Twitter’s algorithm should be open to the public. Here’s what that may imply.

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Elon Musk conducted a poll on Twitter on March 24, weeks before he offered to acquire the social media platform: “Twitter algorithm should be open source,” he said, with choices for users to vote “yes” or “no.” Some of Twitter’s technology is already open source, which means it may be seen, reworked, and used for … Read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its travel warning list; majority of Europe is now considered a ‘high’ risk area

On Monday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presented a new approach for assessing travel risk. Many European countries, as well as other high-profile locations across the world, are now deemed “high” risk for Covid-19. The new methodology categorises travel locations into the following groups: • Level 3: Covid-19 is a high-risk organism … Read more

In Bucharest, Putin bestows an honorary title on a Russian battalion convicted of war crimes

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has bestowed an honorary title on a brigade accused of war crimes in the Ukrainian town of Bucha. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense branded troops in the 64th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade as war criminals earlier this month, after mass graves containing slain people were uncovered and dead corpses lay … Read more

Judge determines that the challenge against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s re-election attempt can go on

The lawsuit aims to prohibit the Georgia Republican from running for president, saying that she was involved in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court in Georgia has granted permission to proceed with a lawsuit challenging Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s eligibility to compete for re-election. The Georgia Republican’s plea for … Read more

The Battle for Donbass: Why is Russia’s war now focused on eastern Ukraine?

What might we anticipate now that the attack has begun, and why has Russian President Vladimir Putin refocused his military’s energies on this region? KYIV, UKRAINE — ON THE WAY TO KYIV, UKRAINE — Following Moscow’s rapid retreat from around Kyiv, Ukraine and its western allies have been waiting weeks for Russia’s anticipated onslaught in … Read more

Officials said a dolphin impaled with a’spear-like device’ was discovered dead on a Florida beach

Federal officials are seeking the public’s assistance in apprehending the mammal’s killer. Federal officials say a dolphin discovered dead off Florida’s Gulf Coast was stabbed with a “spear-like device,” and they’re asking for the public’s help in catching the killer. According to a statement from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the bottlenose dolphin was … Read more

In Sweden, three individuals were hurt in riots prompted by anti-Islam far-right groups

The unrest began on Thursday, following a rally organised by Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the Danish far-right political organisation Hard Line, which is infamous for burning Qurans. Three persons in Norrkoping, Sweden, need medical care after being shot by police after conflicts between police and protestors in the aftermath of Quran burnings that sparked … Read more

The violence in Jerusalem puts Israel’s shaky coalition government under strain

After a visit by Jews to a contested holy site, Israeli riot police clashed with Palestinians throwing fireworks in the passageways of the walled Old City on Sunday. Clashes in Jerusalem that raised tensions during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan spilled over into Sunday, resulting in 18 arrests and placing Israel’s coalition government under … Read more

Biden wants infrastructure projects to be built with American iron and steel

New projects supported by the $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan must be built using American materials, according to federal authorities. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden administration is urging federal agencies to use American-made materials in new building projects supported by the $1.2 billion infrastructure package. The Office of Management and Budget issued 17 pages of instructions … Read more

Panic ensues at Logan Airport in Boston as a PlayStation game prompts an evacuation and a bomb squad call

The video gaming system was in a deteriorated state, according to Massachusetts State Police, creating irregularities in imaging when it was X-rayed. On Easter Sunday, passengers at Boston Logan International Airport experienced uncertainty, panic, and delays when a suspicious package prompted an evacuation and a visit from the state police bomb squad. Massachusetts State Police … Read more

At a party in Pittsburgh, more than 90 rounds were fired, killing two teenagers and wounding numerous more. Here’s what we’ve learned thus far

According to authorities, two teenagers were murdered and numerous others were injured in a shooting that occurred during a major party in Pittsburgh over the weekend. Multiple suspects are being sought in the early Sunday shooting in Pittsburgh’s East Allegheny area, which occurred at a residence rented via the short-term rental business Airbnb. According to … Read more

The governor of Kansas has vetoed laws concerning transgender athletes and parental rights

The transgender sports measure is “damaging to children and their families, and it’s terrible for business,” Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said. On Friday, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a Republican proposal to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports, as well as a GOP proposal to make it easier for parents to … Read more