Tiger handler fatally mauled at Oklahoma preserve 

Tiger handler Ryan Easley was fatally mauled by a tiger at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Hugo, Oklahoma. The preserve described the attack as a tragic reminder of the risks involved in working with wild animals and praised Easley for his passion, care, and dedication to big cats. All tours and animal encounters at the facility have been canceled until further notice. PETA condemned direct … Continue reading Tiger handler fatally mauled at Oklahoma preserve 

Man arrested after drive-by shooting at ABC TV station in Sacramento

A 64-year-old man, Anibal Hernandezsantana, was arrested after a drive-by shooting at ABC10, an ABC affiliate in Sacramento, on Friday. At least three bullets struck the station’s lobby while the building was occupied, but no one was injured. Hernandezsantana faces multiple felony charges, including shooting into an occupied building and assault with a deadly weapon, and was released on $200,000 bail. Authorities are investigating the … Continue reading Man arrested after drive-by shooting at ABC TV station in Sacramento

Turkey’s main opposition party reelects leader in a bid to avoid government crackdown

Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), reelected its leader, Özgür Özel, during a special congress on Sunday to preempt possible government efforts to replace its leadership. The move comes amid accusations of electoral fraud from prosecutors, which the CHP calls politically motivated attempts by President Erdogan’s government to weaken the opposition. The party has faced court interventions, arrests of municipal officials, and … Continue reading Turkey’s main opposition party reelects leader in a bid to avoid government crackdown

Chinese Covid whistleblower is sentenced to 4 more years in jail, group says

Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan, who documented the early Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan, was sentenced to an additional four years in prison on charges of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” following her initial 2020 imprisonment. Zhang, known for posting firsthand accounts from hospitals and streets, went on hunger strike during her detention and was forcibly fed. Rights groups condemned the sentence as persecution for her journalism … Continue reading Chinese Covid whistleblower is sentenced to 4 more years in jail, group says

Qatar requests Israeli apology to resume Gaza mediation efforts

Qatar is seeking an apology from Israel for a recent airstrike in Doha before resuming its mediation on a Gaza peace deal. The strike, which killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer, marked Israel’s first attack in a Gulf state and worsened its regional isolation. Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has raised the request with U.S. officials, who are pressing Israel to … Continue reading Qatar requests Israeli apology to resume Gaza mediation efforts

Russia launches large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing three

Russia launched over 600 drones and missiles at nine regions across Ukraine, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the attacks targeted infrastructure, residential areas, and civilian sites, including a cluster-munition strike on a building in Dnipro. In Chernihiv, one person was killed and eight injured, including medics hit by a follow-up strike, while Dnipropetrovsk saw at least 30 … Continue reading Russia launches large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing three

Israeli strikes kill more than 40 people in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City and the Bureij refugee camp killed more than 40 people, including 19 women and children, according to health officials. In Gaza City, 14 people died when a strike hit a residential block, including a hospital nurse and his wife and three children. Another strike at Bureij refugee camp killed at least eight Palestinians, including four children and two women, and … Continue reading Israeli strikes kill more than 40 people in Gaza

Clashes, arrests as tens of thousands protest corruption in Philippines

Tens of thousands protested in Manila over a corruption scandal involving costly “ghost” flood-control projects, leading to scattered clashes with police and the arrest of at least 17 people. Demonstrators demanded prosecution of officials and contractors accused of siphoning billions of pesos, while some police were injured. The protest coincided with the anniversary of martial law under Ferdinand Marcos Sr., with organizers calling for lasting … Continue reading Clashes, arrests as tens of thousands protest corruption in Philippines

Brazilians protest bill that could grant ex-President Bolsonaro amnesty

Thousands of Brazilians protested Congress’s moves to expand lawmakers’ immunity and push for an amnesty that could include far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, sentenced to 27 years for attempting a military coup. Demonstrations took place in multiple cities, with artists performing protest concerts and citizens denouncing political corruption. The “Shielding Bill” would make it harder to arrest lawmakers, while a fast-tracked amnesty bill targets Bolsonaro … Continue reading Brazilians protest bill that could grant ex-President Bolsonaro amnesty

Five killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon

Five people, including three children, were killed in southern Lebanon on Sunday in an Israeli airstrike targeting a Hezbollah operative, though claims that US citizens were among the dead are disputed. Israel expressed regret over civilian casualties, while Lebanese officials condemned the strike as a “massacre” and a violation of international law. UNICEF called the deaths of children “unconscionable,” and Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun urged … Continue reading Five killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon

Super typhoon nears Philippines as thousands evacuate

Thousands have been evacuated in the Philippines ahead of super typhoon Ragasa, with winds of 230 km/h (143 mph) and life-threatening storm surges forecast. The typhoon is expected to hit northern islands before moving toward southern China, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and landslides. Schools, government offices, and transport services have been suspended in affected areas, including Manila and parts of Taiwan, the BBC has reported. … Continue reading Super typhoon nears Philippines as thousands evacuate

UK warns Israel not to retaliate against Palestinian statehood push

The UK has officially recognized a Palestinian state, with Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warning Israel not to annex parts of the West Bank in response. The move, also followed by Canada, Australia, Portugal, and soon France and Belgium, aims to revive the two-state solution while ensuring Hamas has no role in governance. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the recognition as rewarding terrorism, while Palestinian Authority … Continue reading UK warns Israel not to retaliate against Palestinian statehood push

Trump pushes justice department to prosecute several high profile Democrats

President Donald Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to more aggressively investigate his political opponents, including James Comey, Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. He expressed frustration that “nothing is being done” and praised Bondi as “doing a great job.” Trump’s calls came after federal prosecutor Erik Siebert resigned following Trump’s demand to prosecute James over alleged mortgage fraud, which she denies. … Continue reading Trump pushes justice department to prosecute several high profile Democrats

German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea

German and Swedish fighter jets intercepted a Russian IL-20M reconnaissance plane that entered neutral airspace over the Baltic Sea on Sunday, after it flew without a flight plan or radio contact. NATO ordered Germany’s quick reaction force to respond before handing the escort over to Swedish jets. The incident follows a series of recent Russian airspace violations, including three Russian MiG-31s entering Estonia on Friday … Continue reading German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea

Speedboat destroyed by U.S. Navy held 1,000 kilos of cocaine, Dominican Republic says

Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they recovered 377 packages of cocaine from a speedboat destroyed by the U.S. Navy, in what they called the first joint anti-narcoterrorism operation in the Caribbean. The boat, allegedly carrying over 2,200 pounds of cocaine, was struck about 80 nautical miles south of Isla Beata before Dominican forces secured the drugs. U.S. officials say the naval mission, launched in … Continue reading Speedboat destroyed by U.S. Navy held 1,000 kilos of cocaine, Dominican Republic says

Violence erupts at protests in the Netherlands ahead of election

Violence erupted in The Hague as a demonstration over immigration turned chaotic, with rioters clashing with police, torching a police car, and vandalizing the D66 party office. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd, while a group of 1,500 protesters blocked the A12 highway. Dutch media reported rioters carrying nationalist and symbols, which party leader Rob Jetten condemned as intimidation. Caretaker … Continue reading Violence erupts at protests in the Netherlands ahead of election

Gunman shouted ‘Free Palestine’ before opening fire and killing guest at Sky Meadow country club wedding

A masked gunman shouting “Free Palestine” opened fire at a wedding reception in Nashua, New Hampshire, killing 59-year-old guest Robert Steven DeCesare just before the bride and groom’s first dance. Police identified the shooter as 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau, who was arrested and charged with murder. At least six others were hospitalized with injuries while fleeing, and initial reports of multiple shooters led to a large … Continue reading Gunman shouted ‘Free Palestine’ before opening fire and killing guest at Sky Meadow country club wedding

UK, Canada, Australia formally recognize Palestinian state

Australia has formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, joining the UK and Canada in a coordinated move announced at the UN by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The decision, intended to build momentum for a two-state solution and a Gaza ceasefire, drew fierce condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who warned of possible military responses. Albanese stressed that Hamas must have no role in … Continue reading UK, Canada, Australia formally recognize Palestinian state

Luigi Mangione Seeks Dismissal of Death Penalty and Charges

Luigi Mangione, 27, is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel last December. He has pleaded not guilty and faces both federal and state murder charges, though a New York judge recently dismissed two terrorism-related counts against him. Mangione’s lawyers are asking a federal judge to dismiss his indictment or bar prosecutors from seeking the death penalty, arguing that Attorney … Continue reading Luigi Mangione Seeks Dismissal of Death Penalty and Charges

Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘American hero’ as thousands fill memorial service

President Donald Trump headlined a massive memorial service in Arizona for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, praising him as a “martyr” after his Sept. 10 shooting death. Nearly 100,000 attendees, including top Trump officials and Turning Point USA members, framed Kirk as a historic figure whose activism would fuel the conservative movement. Speakers highlighted his faith, youth outreach, and political impact, while Kirk’s wife offered forgiveness … Continue reading Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘American hero’ as thousands fill memorial service

Gov. Newsom Signs ‘No Secret Police’ Act In Latest MAGA Rebuke

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two first-in-the-nation laws requiring ICE and other law enforcement in the state to be identifiable and unmasked, banning bounty hunters from immigration enforcement. The move, framed as a pushback against Trump’s immigration crackdowns and masked ICE raids in Los Angeles, sparked sharp opposition from the Trump administration, which argued the measures endanger officers. The laws, SB 627 and SB 805, … Continue reading Gov. Newsom Signs ‘No Secret Police’ Act In Latest MAGA Rebuke

Trump ‘border czar’ Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents

The FBI secretly recorded Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover agents in September 2024, allegedly in exchange for promises of future border security contracts. While federal officials considered charges, they delayed action since Homan wasn’t yet a public official. After Trump’s return to office, his Justice Department shut down the case, calling it politically motivated. Homan denied wrongdoing, while Democrats … Continue reading Trump ‘border czar’ Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents

Stolen 3,000-year-old pharaoh bracelet melted down for gold, Egypt says

A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to King Amenemope was stolen from an Egyptian museum on September 9 and melted down, authorities confirmed. The artifact, decorated with lapis lazuli beads, vanished from a conservation lab safe. Investigators traced the theft to a museum restoration specialist who sold it through a series of traders, ultimately to a gold smelter. Suspects were arrested, and the sale proceeds, valued … Continue reading Stolen 3,000-year-old pharaoh bracelet melted down for gold, Egypt says

Northrop Grumman’s biggest-ever cargo spacecraft arrives at ISS on its debut mission

Northrop Grumman’s new Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft successfully arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on Sept. 18, a day after a thruster issue delayed its docking. Astronaut Jonny Kim used the Canadarm2 robotic arm to capture the freighter, which launched on Sept. 14 atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. This NG-23 mission, the first Cygnus XL flight, delivered about 11,000 pounds of … Continue reading Northrop Grumman’s biggest-ever cargo spacecraft arrives at ISS on its debut mission

NASA’s Chandra Finds Black Hole With Tremendous Growth

Astronomers have discovered a black hole growing at one of the fastest rates ever recorded, using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. The black hole, RACS J0320-35, has a mass of about a billion Suns and lies 12.8 billion light-years away, seen just 920 million years after the Big Bang. Producing more X-rays than any other known early-universe black hole, it powers a quasar and appears to … Continue reading NASA’s Chandra Finds Black Hole With Tremendous Growth