Poland F16 crash (@bialoglowy) A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed on Thursday during a rehearsal for an upcoming airshow in Radom, central Poland, resulting in the death of the pilot, according to the Polish Army.Local media said the jet crashed into the runway at around 1930 local time.Poland’s deputy Prime Minister and minister […]
RF Kennedy (left), Robin Westman (AP) US health and human services secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is launching formal studies into whether psychiatric medications – particularly SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) – and other drugs associated with gender transition could be linked to violent behavior, reported […]
The White House on Thursday clarified that US President Donald Trump is not increasing the number of student visas for Chinese nationals, countering recent speculation over a supposed expansion in student entries. “President Trump isn’t proposing an increase in student visas for Chinese students. The 600k number refers to two years’ worth of visas. It’s […]
Vladimir Putin (left), Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP) US President Donald Trump was “not happy” but “not surprised” by Russia’s latest missile and drone strikes on Kyiv that killed at least 19 people, the White House said on Thursday, while urging “both sides” to move toward ending the war.“He was not happy about this news, […]
Longevity has always captivated human curiosity. Throughout history, a select group of individuals have lived beyond 110 years, earning the title of supercentenarians. Their lives offer valuable insights into healthy aging, lifestyle choices, and resilience. From Jeanne Calment of France, the oldest verified person at 122 years, to Susannah Mushatt Jones of the USA, these […]
Donald Trump (left), JB Pritzker (AP) US President Donald Trump on Thursday escalated his criticism of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, citing a fresh spike in gun violence in Chicago and suggesting federal intervention may be necessary if local authorities fail to act.It comes after Trump issued threats to deploy federal troops in America’s third-largest city, […]
Russia launched a major air attack early Thursday on Kyiv, including a rare strike on the city centre, that killed at least 18 people and injured 48 others, sparking backlash from different countries. In the Ukraine attack, Russian missiles also damaged European Union diplomatic offices, authorities said. The bombardment, involving drones and missiles, marked the […]
Muriel Bowser (left), Donald Trump (AP) As US President Donald Trump’s federal law enforcement surge nears the end of its third week in Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser has publicly voiced concern over the growing anxiety among residents – especially in immigrant communities. While Bowser acknowledged that the increased federal presence has helped push crime […]
Ilhan Omar (AP image) and Robin Westman (File photo) The August 27 shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, which left two children dead and 17 others injured, has unleashed an ideological storm. While investigators continue to probe the motives of 23-year-old Robin Westman—who left behind a scattershot collage of hate slogans—MAGA-aligned figures have been […]
Minneapolis church shooting (Pic credit: AP) A gunman opened fire at a Catholic church school in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, killing two children and injuring at least 17 others. The attacker fired with a rifle through the church window, where nearly 200 students had gathered for prayers in their first week of school. Authorities later […]
