A devastating wildfire outbreak swept across Oklahoma on March 14-15, 2025, destroying nearly 300 structures and injuring 112 people. The fires, fueled by intense winds reaching 120 km/h (75 mph), ravaged about 170,000 acres (68,800 hectares) of land. Among the worst-hit areas was Logan County, where 50 homes were lost. The Oklahoma State Department of […]
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“Israel has increasingly employed sexual, reproductive and other forms of gender-based violence against Palestinians as part of a broader effort to undermine their right to self-determination,” maintained Chris Sidoti from the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). ‘Increasingly used’ Speaking in Geneva, the human rights lawyer said that “the frequency, prevalence and severity […]
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In a major leap toward transforming urban transportation, Joby Aviation has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to introduce the UK’s first zero-emission air taxi service. Announced on March 15, 2025, the service aims to revolutionize travel between major cities with fast, eco-friendly flights. Joby’s all-electric air taxis will connect key Virgin Atlantic hubs, including London Heathrow […]
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Over 1,300 employees of Voice of America (VOA) were placed on leave on Saturday, following President Donald Trump’s decision to overhaul the media outlet’s parent company. This move comes after Trump ordered significant cuts to the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), VOA’s governing body, which also led to the termination of funding for two […]
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A devastating fire broke out early Sunday morning at the ‘Pulse’ nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, killing 51 people and injuring more than 100 others. The blaze, reportedly ignited by pyrotechnic devices used during a concert, quickly spread through the venue. Interior Minister Pance Toskovski confirmed that sparks from the devices set the ceiling alight, […]
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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has significantly increased its investment and strengthened its partnership with Anthropic, an AI safety and research company valued at US$61.5 billion (A$97.6 billion). While the bank has not disclosed the exact amount of its investment, the move aims to bolster CBA’s efforts in fraud prevention and improve customer service […]
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French authorities have temporarily lifted restrictions on Pavel Durov, the Russian-born CEO of Telegram, amid an ongoing investigation into criminal activity on the messaging platform. According to a report by AFP on Saturday, Durov has been allowed to leave France as part of a loosening of his obligations related to the probe. The investigation centers […]
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At least 17 people have been confirmed dead as severe winds and a powerful storm system ravaged parts of the United States over the weekend. The storm, which grew in intensity as it moved into the Mississippi Valley and the Deep South on Saturday, left a trail of destruction, with numerous homes destroyed and widespread […]
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The European Union will convene its 9th international Conference in support of Syria on 17 March, in Brussels. This year’s edition comes at a historic moment, following the fall of the Assad regime, where the Syrian people have the chance to re-take control of their destiny and rebuild their country. High Representative / Vice-President Kaja […]
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The first round of Youth Policy Dialogues has been completed. Youth Policy Dialogues allow young people to engage directly with European Commissioners and share their views on EU policy initiatives. President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, called on the Commissioners to hold these dialogues within the first 100 days of the new […]
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