Category: World

In a recent update, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revised the number of living hostages being held in the Gaza Strip from 24 to 21. The announcement was made via a video posted to his social media accounts on May 8, 2025. “There is no dispute that 21 hostages are alive,” Netanyahu said, while acknowledging […]

A Passaic County man, Nicolas Torres, has pleaded guilty to using an explosive to damage a Chase Bank ATM in Prospect Park, New Jersey. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of July 5, 2022, was captured on surveillance footage, showing Torres igniting an explosive device before fleeing the scene with two individuals. Investigation […]

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOn the Election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV hide On the Election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV Press Statement May 8, 2025 I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th successor to Saint Peter. This is a moment of […]

A Russian Shahed drone strike on May 7, 2025, caused significant damage to the New Safe Confinement at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, reigniting concerns over nuclear security in Ukraine. The attack targeted the protective structure, which was built to contain radioactive materials from the 1986 nuclear disaster. The Impact of the Strike The drone, […]

A fake medical practitioner who carried out a number of unsafe and illegal circumcisions causing lasting harm has been convicted today (May 8, 2025). Mohammed Alazawi, 54, has been convicted of 40 offences which include multiple counts of fraud, wounding with intent, administering and supplying prescription only medicines, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He […]

The United Kingdom and the United States have officially signed a groundbreaking trade agreement, marking a significant step in their bilateral economic relationship. The deal entails substantial reductions in tariffs across vital sectors, a development that follows the UK’s recent finalization of a free trade agreement with India. This flurry of trade activity underscores the […]

In a momentous shift for the Roman Catholic Church, Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, marking the first time an American has ascended to the papacy. His election signals a new chapter for the 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, with expectations of continuity and reform following the tenure of Pope Francis, who […]

Just a few years ago, Paris was known for its thick layer of smog. Diesel exhaust and fine dust made it one of the most polluted capital cities in Europe. But today, the French capital tells a different story. Strict emission rules, speed limits, diesel bans, and fewer parking spaces have cleaned up the air—and […]

Dr Carmen García Sánchez likes to ride her bike in the Danish countryside. That is how she first discovered how closely post-war Danish architecture is linked to nature.  A practising architect, she was inspired to dive into the study of biophilic architecture, which allows people to enjoy the everyday benefits of being closer to nature […]

Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling attends a safety stand-down in Bethesda, Maryland, on May 7 hosted by Hensel Phelps. This week, I was excited to join construction company Hensel Phelps and more than 1,800 workers, employers, and other stakeholders at the National Institutes of Health work site in Bethesda, Maryland, for the annual National Safety Stand-Down […]