South Africa’s ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel

South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, was found dead Tuesday outside the Hyatt Regency hotel in Paris. He had been reported missing by his wife the previous evening after sending a worrying text. French authorities found a forced-open window in his 22nd-floor room, and investigators suspect suicide. Mthethwa, a former South African police minister, had recently been linked to a judicial inquiry … Continue reading South Africa’s ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel

Taliban kills internet across Afghanistan, citing morality concerns as UN protests

The Taliban have shut down internet and telecom services across Afghanistan, creating near-total digital blackout that has halted flights, frozen banks, and cut off millions of people and businesses. Connectivity dropped to about 1% of normal after the country’s 9,350-km fiber optic network was disabled. The shutdown, ordered by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, is being rolled out in phases, affecting mobile data, phone lines, and … Continue reading Taliban kills internet across Afghanistan, citing morality concerns as UN protests

Philippines hit by 6.9 magnitude earthquake, dozens dead

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least 26 people and injuring over 140. The shallow quake hit near Bogo City in Cebu province, causing widespread damage, power outages, and panic. Buildings, including churches and a sports complex, were destroyed, and landslides buried homes in mountain villages. Authorities briefly issued and later lifted a tsunami warning, the DW has reported. The … Continue reading Philippines hit by 6.9 magnitude earthquake, dozens dead

Shark attacks competitive swimmer near popular Calif. tourist spot

A 54-year-old man was bitten by a shark early Tuesday while swimming between Catalina Island and Orange County as part of a long-distance event. The attack happened about 8 miles off Catalina around 1:30 a.m. The swimmer, bitten on the leg and foot, was rescued by boat and later taken to a hospital in fair condition, conscious and alert. Experts note shark attacks in California … Continue reading Shark attacks competitive swimmer near popular Calif. tourist spot

Scorned husband set lawmaker on fire for having AFFAIR with his wife

A Virginia court heard that Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes allegedly set Danville City Council member Lee Vogler on fire in July, accusing him of having an affair with his wife. Prosecutors say Buck-Hayes poured gasoline on Vogler at his office before igniting him, leaving Vogler with severe burns to 60% of his body. Witnesses testified seeing the attack and its aftermath, while Vogler’s wife described his … Continue reading Scorned husband set lawmaker on fire for having AFFAIR with his wife

Scientists use cloning technology to swap DNA in human eggs

Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have used cloning techniques to create human eggs from skin cells and donor eggs, offering a potential new path to parenthood for infertile women and same-sex couples. The process involves transferring DNA from adult cells into donor eggs and triggering a novel type of cell division, producing eggs that can be fertilised. While early results show limited success, … Continue reading Scientists use cloning technology to swap DNA in human eggs

Chinese Scientists Simulate First ‘Triple-Nuke-Strike’ in Lab

A team of Chinese army scientists led by Xu Xiaohui simulated what happens when three nuclear-style blasts strike the same spot in quick succession, using a vacuum-chamber rig to mimic rapid pressure pulses without real nukes. Modeled on the U.S. 1965 Palanquin test, their triple-pulse setup (blasts ~0.8 milliseconds apart) increased crater radius from 46 m to 114 m and depth from 28 m to … Continue reading Chinese Scientists Simulate First ‘Triple-Nuke-Strike’ in Lab

Cops blow up mystery package before Turning Point USA event in Utah

Police evacuated Utah State University’s Old Main building after a suspicious package was found just hours before a Turning Point event, the first since Charlie Kirk was killed on campus. The parcel was discovered in the Taggart Student Center basement, prompting a bomb squad to detonate it. Students were ordered to leave immediately as officers cleared the area. The event was later moved to another … Continue reading Cops blow up mystery package before Turning Point USA event in Utah

Trump Tells Generals the Military Will Be Used to Fight ‘Enemy Within’

President Trump told senior military leaders at Quantico that U.S. forces must help combat “the enemy within,” vowing to use the military and National Guard to police cities like Chicago and San Francisco, fight illegal immigration, and target drug cartels. He praised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s push to roll back diversity measures and enforce strict, gender-neutral combat standards. Trump suggested unsafe cities could serve as … Continue reading Trump Tells Generals the Military Will Be Used to Fight ‘Enemy Within’

Hegseth tells troops to resign if they oppose plan to scrap ‘woke’ policies, restore warrior ethos

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told troops at Quantico that the military’s mission is solely to prepare for and win wars, rejecting “woke” diversity programs and relaxed standards. He urged those opposed to his message to resign and announced 10 directives restoring pre-2015 combat standards, enforcing strict grooming rules, mandating gender-neutral fitness tests, and returning basic training to harsher, more disciplined practices. Hegseth criticized DEI … Continue reading Hegseth tells troops to resign if they oppose plan to scrap ‘woke’ policies, restore warrior ethos

In first, archaeologists ‘X-ray’ Jerusalem’s hidden layers

Israeli researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a muon-based detection system that can “X-ray” the ground, revealing hidden underground spaces at archaeological sites without excavation. Tested at Jerusalem’s City of David, the technology uses cosmic-ray muons, which penetrate deep into the earth, to map cavities and tunnels. The detectors confirmed known underground structures and discovered previously unknown ones, the Times of Israel has reported. … Continue reading In first, archaeologists ‘X-ray’ Jerusalem’s hidden layers

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg

SpaceX completed its final September launch Sunday, sending 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on the Starlink 11-20 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon 9 rocket, using booster B1063 on its 28th flight, lifted off at 7:04 p.m. PDT and successfully landed on the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You about 8.5 minutes later. This marked SpaceX’s 16th launch of the month—tying … Continue reading SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg

First-of-its-kind medical robot is helping doctors perform spinal surgeries 

Nemours Children’s Hospital is using a first-of-its-kind medical robot to assist in spinal surgeries, making procedures faster, more precise, and aiding quicker patient recovery. The robot, the first of its kind on the East Coast, helps surgeons accurately place rods and screws in the spine, avoiding vital structures. Sixteen-year-old Rhiannon Groff, who had scoliosis, said she’s now pain-free two months after surgery and able to … Continue reading First-of-its-kind medical robot is helping doctors perform spinal surgeries 

JLR to resume some manufacturing in coming days after cyber-attack

Jaguar Land Rover plans to gradually resume production after a cyber-attack forced a shutdown on 1 September. The engine facility in Wolverhampton is expected to restart on 6 October, with other UK plants following in a phased approach. Full production may take several weeks to resume, the BBC has reported. JLR said its recovery program is underway, working with cybersecurity experts, the UK National Cyber … Continue reading JLR to resume some manufacturing in coming days after cyber-attack

European stocks edge higher; Lufthansa plans to cut 4,000 jobs

European stocks rose on Monday as investors weighed the risk of a potential U.S. government shutdown. The Stoxx 600 gained 0.2%, with the FTSE 100 up 0.6%, while Germany’s DAX was flat and France’s CAC 40 rose 0.1%. Lufthansa shares climbed 1.3% after reporting strong free cash flow, earnings targets, and plans to cut 4,000 administrative jobs. Pharmaceutical stocks also advanced, led by Belgium’s UCB … Continue reading European stocks edge higher; Lufthansa plans to cut 4,000 jobs

Starbucks to close some US and UK stores

Starbucks plans to cut around 900 U.S. jobs and close its worst-performing stores in North America, the UK, Switzerland, and Austria as part of a cost-saving and turnaround strategy. CEO Brian Niccol said the closures aim to improve customer experience, reduce wait times, and revive sales, while the company still plans to open 80 new stores in the UK and 150 across EMEA. The U.S. … Continue reading Starbucks to close some US and UK stores

Police: Deadly shooting in North Carolina was ‘highly premeditated’ and location was ‘targeted’

A mass shooting in Southport, North Carolina, left three dead and five injured after suspect Nigel Edge, 40, allegedly opened fire from a boat at the American Fish Company waterfront bar. Police said the attack was “highly premeditated,” with Edge targeting the location before fleeing, and later being apprehended by the U.S. Coast Guard on Oak Island. Edge, who identifies as a combat veteran claiming … Continue reading Police: Deadly shooting in North Carolina was ‘highly premeditated’ and location was ‘targeted’

Trump says he “would think” the DOJ is investigating ex-FBI chief Wray

President Trump suggested Sunday that the Department of Justice may be investigating former FBI Director Christopher Wray, criticizing his handling of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and labeling his actions “inappropriate.” The comments came three days after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing its investigation. Trump repeated claims, that the FBI secretly placed 274 … Continue reading Trump says he “would think” the DOJ is investigating ex-FBI chief Wray

One of Arizona’s most prolific serial killers found guilty of murdering 8 people

An Arizona jury found Cleophus Cooksey Jr. guilty of eight 2017 murders, making him one of the state’s most prolific serial killers, with the sentencing phase for potential death penalty expected to continue until December. Over three weeks in late 2017, Cooksey killed nine people in scattered locations throughout Phoenix, using theft, revenge, and other personal motives, though one suspected victim was not charged. He … Continue reading One of Arizona’s most prolific serial killers found guilty of murdering 8 people

FBI’s Patel clarifies role of hundreds of agents on Jan 6, says Wray lied to Congress

The FBI clarified that 274 plainclothes agents were at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, sent in after the violence began to assist overwhelmed police with crowd control. Director Kash Patel criticized former FBI Director Christopher Wray for not disclosing the presence of agents during multiple congressional testimonies. President Trump claimed the agents acted improperly and demanded transparency about their identities and … Continue reading FBI’s Patel clarifies role of hundreds of agents on Jan 6, says Wray lied to Congress

Des Moines school superintendent placed on leave after ICE detention

Des Moines School District Superintendent Ian Roberts was placed on administrative leave after federal immigration agents detained him for being in the U.S. illegally and subject to a 2024 removal order. Roberts fled briefly into a wooded area before being apprehended, and the district is now being managed by the associate superintendent. School officials said background checks during his 2023 hiring and licensing did not … Continue reading Des Moines school superintendent placed on leave after ICE detention

McCabe says he hasn’t been contacted by FBI in Comey probe

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said he has not been contacted by federal authorities in the investigation into former FBI Director James Comey. McCabe expressed surprise, noting his account of events before the 2016 election is cited in Comey’s indictment. Comey was charged with making a false statement and obstructing a congressional proceeding related to testimony about a leak to The Wall Street Journal. … Continue reading McCabe says he hasn’t been contacted by FBI in Comey probe

Top congressional leaders head to the White House ahead of shutdown deadline

President Trump will meet Monday with the top four congressional leaders to discuss funding the government ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline to avoid a shutdown. House Republicans passed a short-term continuing resolution to fund the government through Nov. 21, but it failed in the Senate due to Democratic opposition, where 60 votes are needed to pass. Democrats want to make permanent certain ACA tax … Continue reading Top congressional leaders head to the White House ahead of shutdown deadline

Missouri governor signs new congressional map into law

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new congressional map Sunday, splitting the Kansas City-area district held by Democrat Emanuel Cleaver II and adding rural Republican-leaning areas. The move, part of a wave of mid-decade redistricting in states like Texas and California, has drawn criticism from Democrats as a partisan power grab. The Republican-controlled legislature passed the map, but it remains vulnerable to a ballot initiative … Continue reading Missouri governor signs new congressional map into law

Stowaway found dead inside landing gear of an American Airlines flight

A stowaway was found dead Sunday in the landing gear of an American Airlines flight arriving in Charlotte, North Carolina, from Europe. Maintenance crews discovered the individual around 9 a.m., and police confirmed the person had died on scene. American Airlines and Charlotte Airport said they are cooperating with the investigation and expressed condolences. Aviation experts note that stowing away in a plane’s wheelwell is … Continue reading Stowaway found dead inside landing gear of an American Airlines flight