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UK Government’s ‘Think Before You Post’ Warning Sparks Free Speech Concerns
LONDON – Concerns are rising in Britain regarding a potential free speech crisis, as the new Labour government, along with police and courts, are accused of taking a hard line against freedom of expression. Prime Minister , the leader of the ruling Labour Party, and his administration, in power for less than two months, have […]
Three U.S. Citizens Sentenced to Death in Congo Following Coup Attempt
Three American citizens have been sentenced to death after being convicted of participating in a coup attempt. One of them, Marcel Malanga, told the court that his father, Christian Malanga, who led the failed coup, “had threatened to kill us if we did not follow his orders.” A lawyer representing the three Americans, Marcel Malanga, […]
Havana Syndrome Study Halted Due to Data Mishandling and Coercion Concerns
An internal review board at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) halted a long-term study of Havana Syndrome patients after finding that the research involved mishandling of data and participants who reported being pressured to join the study. The study had not yet found evidence linking the participants to the same symptoms and brain injuries. […]
Israel Says It Has Eliminated a Top Hamas Brigade and 2,000 Fighters in Rafah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that its troops had successfully “dismantled” Hamas’ Rafah brigade in the Philadelphi Corridor, a key area where Hamas has been known to construct cross-border tunnels into Egypt. In a statement, the IDF said that its soldiers in the 162nd Division had conducted “precise, intelligence-based, targeted operations in […]
Proposed ‘Misinformation’ Law Faces Backlash as ‘Biggest Attack’ on Australian Freedoms
Australian authorities have proposed new legislation aimed at combating misinformation, with critics denouncing the measures as excessive oversight and a potential crackdown on dissenting opinions. “Misinformation legislation introduced into federal parliament today represents a chilling assault on every Australian’s right to free speech. The new Bill broadens provisions to censor speech, which even the government’s […]
Report: Iran Uses Hells Angels, Criminal Gangs to Target Critics
A new report has revealed that Iran is using the Hells Angels biker gang and other criminal enterprises to attack and silence dissidents living in Europe and the United States. The shadowy operations, orchestrated by high-level units within Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its Ministry of Intelligence, have targeted a former Iranian military […]
Putin Warns US, NATO Risk War With Russia Over Potential Ukrainian Long-Range Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning to the U.S. and its NATO allies this week, stating that they risk being “at war” with Moscow if they remove restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons to strike targets inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been pushing for months to lift all restrictions on […]
Two Men Charged in Theft of Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ from London Gallery
Two men have been arrested and charged with burglary after the “Girl with Balloon” artwork was stolen from a London gallery during a smash-and-grab raid. Larry Fraser, 47, and James Love, 53, are currently in police custody following the incident at the Grove Gallery that occurred around 11 p.m. on Sunday night, according to the […]
China Rejects International AI Weapons Development Guidelines
China declined to sign an international agreement, supported by over 60 countries including the U.S., aimed at setting ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in military applications. This decision came during the Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit in South Korea, where approximately 90 nations participated, but roughly a third […]
Morocco’s University of al-Qarawiyyin Holds Guinness World Record for Oldest Higher Education Institution
The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Morocco has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest institution of higher learning in the world. Widely acknowledged as the oldest university globally, the University of al-Qarawiyyin was initially established as a mosque in 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri. It was subsequently incorporated into Morocco’s university system in […]
Russia and China Conduct Largest Joint Military Exercises Since Soviet Era
Russia and China have launched the largest military drills in three decades, spanning both hemispheres, as reported by Reuters. The Russian defense ministry said the week-long war games will involve 90,000 troops, 400 warships, submarines and support vessels, along with 120 planes and helicopters deployed across the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, as well as the […]
Mpox Vaccine Donations Targeted at African Outbreak
Several nations have committed to donating mpox vaccine doses to combat the outbreak in Africa, following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a global public health emergency in August, marking the second such declaration in two years. These donations aim to address the stark inequity that left African countries without access to vaccines during the […]
Israeli Museum Reinstates Bronze Age Jar After Toddler’s Mishap
An ancient jar is back on display at the Hecht Museum in Haifa, nearly two weeks after a 4-year-old visitor accidentally smashed it late last month. The jar, dating back to the Bronze Age (2200-1500 B.C.), predates the time of Kings David and Solomon. It was completely intact before the incident, making it a rare […]
Poilievre Plans No-Confidence Vote Against Trudeau Government
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre stated on Wednesday that his party plans to introduce a no-confidence motion “at the earliest possible opportunity” in an attempt to oust the Liberal government. Poilievre urged New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh to support the motion, which would trigger a general election. “Will Jagmeet Singh betray Canadians again?” Poilievre […]
Sunken World War Two Ships Reemerge in Serbia and Hungary Due to Drought
The remnants of Nazi ships laden with explosives, sunk during World War Two, have resurfaced near the Serbian river port town of Prahovo. This occurred due to the drought in July and August, which significantly lowered the water levels of the Danube River. Additionally, four vessels dating back to before 1950 have been revealed in […]
Kim Jong Un Vows to Boost North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to continue developing the country’s nuclear weapons program and enhance its nuclear capabilities. He made these comments on Monday during a state event commemorating the 76th anniversary of North Korea’s founding. “The obvious conclusion is that the nuclear force of the DPRK and the posture capable of […]
Global Media Weighs in on Trump-Harris Debate, Viewing it as a Fiery Exchange
The first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday night garnered international attention, with viewers outside the United States closely watching the showdown. The outcome of the November election is expected to have significant implications for U.S. foreign policy, leading the international community to pay close attention following President […]
Bridge Collapse in Dresden Disrupts Traffic and Heating
Authorities are investigating the cause of a partial bridge collapse in Dresden, Germany, early Wednesday morning. The incident has disrupted a major traffic artery in the city and interrupted the heating system for the area known as “Florence on the Elbe” due to its Baroque architecture. The Dresden fire department reported that no injuries occurred […]
Volunteer Unearths ‘Remarkable’ Pictish Ring at Scottish Excavation
A volunteer named John Ralph, who was participating in an archaeological dig at Burghead fort in Scotland, spent weeks diligently searching without any notable discoveries. After 30 days, however, Ralph’s efforts paid off, leading to a find he describes as a mix of “relief, disbelief and happiness.” “The dig was my fifth dig of the […]