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UK invests £20 million in flying taxis and drone services

The UK government has committed £20 million ($25.8 million) to support commercial drone services and the development of “flying taxis.” The initiative aims to advance new technologies and streamline regulations, potentially allowing air taxis to operate by 2028.The transport ministry announced that £16.5 million will be allocated to the Civil Aviation Authority from 2025-26 to […]

Tesla under attack— and Elon Musk says he knows who’s behind it

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed that rising attacks on Tesla owners and businesses are being fueled by political rhetoric.In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier on Special Report Thursday, Musk argued that the real culprits are not just the individuals carrying out acts of vandalism but those spreading anti-Tesla narratives.“The real problem is […]

‘We’re all shocked — shocked!’: Hilary Clinton bashes Donald Trump over Signal war chat leak

Hilary Clinton bashes Donald Trump Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has issued a sharp critique of the Trump administration’s handling of national security, with reference to Yemen war chat leaks involving the chief editor of the Atlantic, in an opinion piece published by The New York Times.Clinton specifically condemns the reported use of […]

Dramatic lightning illuminates Washington skies as thunderstorms roll in – Watch

Thunderstorm in Washington Intense thunderstorms swept across western Washington on Wednesday night, lighting up the regional skies with electrical displays.The storms brought substantial rainfall, causing localised urban flooding, whilst hail fell across the Puget Sound area. KOMO news chief meteorologist Shannon O’Donnell reported hail measuring 0.9 inches over the Olympics.Lightning strikes caused significant damage to […]

South Korean family goes missing on Grand Canyon–Las Vegas road trip

Jiyeon Lee, aged 33, along with her mother Taehee Kim, 59, and aunt Junghee Kim, 54, went missing. (Image Credit: Coconino County Sheriff’s Office) A South Korean family visiting the United States has been missing for over a week after leaving the Grand Canyon on a road trip . Jiyeon Lee, aged 33, along with […]

‘They laugh at us’: Why Trump’s 1987 interview is resurfacing amid tariff move

Video of US President Donald Trump’s 1987 interview with CNN’s Larry King has resurfaced online amid his sweeping reciprocal tariffs on “Liberation Day.”In the interview, Trump expressed America’s declining global standing while repeatedly criticising the trade policies.Trump said, “I was tired, and I think a lot of other people are tired of watching other countries […]

Pakistan: Militants make March deadliest month in a decade

More than 100 deadly attacks in Pakistan by Islamist militants and separatist rebels made March the deadliest month over a decade with 335 people killed, a think tank reported Thursday.Of the deaths, 228 were caused by militant groups, according to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) think tank. They […]

Indian origin Catholic priest killed at his parish rectory in US’ Kansas

Catholic priest Arul Carasala shot dead. (Image Credit: Facebook/Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann) An Indian-origin Catholic priest was shot and killed in the United States’ Kansas on Thursday, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann confirmed the news on social media. “I am heartbroken to share the tragic news of the death of Fr. Arul Carasala, who was fatally […]

‘Penguins gotta pay too’: Social media has a field day over Trump’s tariff on uninhabited island

In a move that left many people confused and amused, US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs included a faraway island with no people—just penguins.Announcing what he called “Liberation Day tariffs” from the White House Rose Garden, Trump imposed a flat 10% tariff on all US trading partners. But what truly caught people’s attention was the […]