A medical transport helicopter crashed into the sea in southwestern Japan, killing a doctor, a patient, and the patient’s caretaker. Three survivors—pilot Hiroshi Hamada, mechanic Kazuto Yoshitake, and nurse Sakura Kunitake—were rescued with hypothermia but conscious. The helicopter was en route from Nagasaki to a Fukuoka hospital, the Associated Press has reported. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading Medical helicopter crashes into sea off Japan, killing 3 while 3 are rescued

Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in St. Peter’s Square, greeting crowds from a wheelchair with an oxygen tube, just weeks after being discharged from the hospital following five weeks of treatment. Despite doctors recommending two months of rest, the 88-year-old Pope appeared in good spirits, thanking the crowd and wishing them a happy Sunday. The Vatican says his health is improving, the BBC has … Continue reading Pope Francis greets crowds at St Peter’s Square

At least 33 people have died in severe flooding caused by torrential rains in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Half of the city’s 26 districts are affected, with many homes in western Kinshasa swept away. Residents are fleeing through floodwaters using makeshift canoes, while others face water shortages due to damaged treatment facilities. Key roads, including routes to the airport and … Continue reading Dozens die after torrential rain hammers Congolese capital

Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 14-year-old Palestinian-American boy and injured two others, ages 14 and 15, in the West Bank village of Turmusaya, saying the group was throwing rocks at passing cars. Palestinian officials and the Red Crescent confirmed the teen’s death and the others’ injuries. The incident comes amid rising tensions and a broader Israeli military campaign in the West Bank that has … Continue reading Palestinian American teen shot dead by Israeli soldiers in West Bank, official says

Rescue efforts after Myanmar’s devastating March 28 earthquake are winding down, with over 3,500 confirmed dead and the toll still rising. Relief and recovery operations are increasing despite poor weather and damaged infrastructure. International rescue teams have departed, and many areas remain without power or communications. Meanwhile, fighting continues despite ceasefire declarations by Myanmar’s military and opposition groups to aid relief efforts. Each side accuses … Continue reading Rescue efforts from Myanmar’s deadly earthquake wind down as death toll exceeds 3,500

British court documents released Friday reveal Prince Andrew’s past ties to Yang Tengbo, an alleged Chinese spy banned from the UK over national security concerns. Yang co-founded Pitch@Palace China and acted on Andrew’s behalf in business dealings. A former aide, Dominique Hampshire, confirmed Yang helped draft letters to Chinese President Xi Jinping and discuss investment plans. Though Yang denies wrongdoing, MI5 advised his exclusion. Hampshire … Continue reading UK courts release new documents on Prince Andrew’s relationship to alleged Chinese spy

A 24-year-old YouTuber from Arizona, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, was arrested after illegally visiting North Sentinel Island in India, where contact with the protected indigenous Sentinelese is strictly prohibited. He reportedly offered a coconut and a can of Diet Coke and filmed his brief five-minute visit using a GoPro.  Authorities say this was his third attempt, motivated by a desire for extreme adventures. Though he didn’t … Continue reading YouTube daredevil arrested by Indian authorities after visiting remote island where US missionary was killed