During the excavation for a 32-story skyscraper, archaeologists unearthed the remains of a Roman basilica dating back almost 2,000 years. This ancient basilica, built between 78 and 84 A.D., was situated at the heart of Londinium, the Roman name for London, according to The Associated Press. Beneath a building earmarked for demolition, the team discovered […]
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Australian Nurses Suspended for Threatening Israeli Man in Viral Video “`
Two nurses who issued death threats against an Israeli man and other Jewish individuals on camera have been suspended from practice. The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care announced Thursday that the Nursing and Midwifery Council of New South Wales (NSW) immediately suspended registered nurses Ahmad Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh. Nadir and […]
Mexico may sue Google over Gulf of Mexico name change on Google Maps
Mexico City’s Mayor, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced on Thursday that her administration is evaluating the possibility of legal action against Google for altering the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its Maps platform. Sheinbaum stated that the government is currently assessing the legal ramifications and hopes Google will reverse the […]
Kayaker Survives Being Swallowed by Humpback Whale
Off the coast of Chilean Patagonia last week, a kayaker was swallowed whole by a humpback whale before escaping unharmed. Footage from Saturday shows Adrián Simancas kayaking with his father, Dell, near Bahía El Águila when a humpback whale surfaced, mouth agape, engulfing the kayaker in his inflatable kayak. The whale submerged briefly before resurfacing, […]
Taiwan Department Store Explosion Leaves Four Dead, 26 Injured
A gas explosion at a Taichung City department store claimed four lives and left 26 injured, according to the Taichung Fire Bureau. The blast, which occurred at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store’s 12th-floor food court, caused significant damage to the upper floors, sending debris onto the streets below. Among the fatalities were two Macau […]
US Says Russian-American Ballerina Wrongfully Detained, Now ‘In Transit’
Following a prisoner exchange that secured her release on Wednesday, Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina is currently “in transit,” according to her boyfriend, Christopher Van Heerden. The update was relayed to Karelina’s family by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) on Thursday. While the term “in transit” doesn’t definitively confirm her release, it often precedes a transfer […]
Medvedev Claims Trump-Putin Talks Averted Global Catastrophe; EU Raises Concerns Over Potential “Dirty Tricks” “`
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s deputy security council chairman, asserted Thursday that a recent conversation between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin averted a global catastrophe. He claimed the U.S. wrongly assumed global leadership with the right to wage hybrid warfare against Russia, a mistake nearly resulting in global annihilation, without acknowledging the West’s response to Russia’s invasion […]
Car Crash Injures Dozens in Munich Ahead of Security Conference
At least 20 people sustained injuries on Thursday when a vehicle struck a crowd in Munich, according to police. Initial reports suggest some victims suffered critical injuries. Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder classified the incident as a potential attack. Police identified the 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeking suspect, noting a prior criminal record. Eyewitness Trey Yingst reported […]
Hamas Confirms Saturday Release of Additional Israeli Hostages
Following a statement from Hamas on Thursday, the group will release Israeli hostages as initially scheduled, according to The Associated Press. This announcement follows President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum to Hamas. He threatened to terminate the Gaza ceasefire if the hostages were not released by Saturday, further stating that he would unleash significant retaliation. […]
Egypt Unveils Gaza Reconstruction Plan, Excluding US Collaboration “`
Egypt has unveiled a preliminary plan to reconstruct the Gaza Strip over three to five years, a proposal notably absent of any collaboration with the United States or Israel. According to an i24 News reporter, Egyptian sources cited by Qatari Al Araby TV attributed the plan’s genesis to a recent proposal by President Trump, which […]
Hostage’s Mother Urges Trump, Netanyahu to Secure Son’s Release Before Ceasefire Fails “`
Idit Ohel, Alon Ohel’s mother, desperately urged President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure her son’s release from Hamas captivity before the ceasefire collapses. She stressed the urgency, fearing for her son’s life if hostilities resume, citing past incidents where hostages perished after a conflict erupted. She received confirmation of his […]
US and Russia Complete Prisoner Exchange: Marc Fogel Returns Home “`
A Trump administration official confirmed on Wednesday that the United States released Alexander Vinnik as part of a prisoner exchange to secure the freedom of Marc Fogel. Fogel, an American teacher detained in Russia since 2021, returned to the U.S. late last night. Vinnik’s arrest occurred in Greece in 2017 at the request of the […]
U.N. suspends Yemen aid operations in Houthi-controlled area following staff arrests
The United Nations announced Monday the suspension of its humanitarian operations in the Houthi rebel stronghold in Yemen following the detention of eight additional UN staff members. This action impacts the global response to one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. In a statement, the UN cited the absence of adequate security assurances and […]
Australian Healthcare Workers Face Investigation for Threatening Israeli Man, Confessing to Past Violence Against Jews
Authorities are investigating two healthcare workers who threatened an Israeli man online, boasting of past killings of Jewish patients. Identifying themselves as doctors, the man and woman interacted with the Israeli man on Chatroulette, a random video chat platform. Upon learning the man’s nationality, the woman responded with a threat, using offensive language and stating, […]
Canada names fentanyl envoy to avert US tariffs “`
To avert further tariffs threatened by President Trump, Canada appointed Kevin Brosseau as its “fentanyl czar” on Tuesday. This appointment fulfills a key element of a deal struck to address concerns about the flow of fentanyl across the border. Mr. Brosseau, a veteran of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with extensive experience in law enforcement, […]
Rubio credits Trump’s strength for release of American Marc Fogel from Russia “`
Secretary of State Marco Rubio attributed the release of Marc Fogel, an American detained in Russia since 2021, to the strength of the Trump presidency during a Tuesday appearance on “Hannity.” Rubio credited the release to President Trump, highlighting the return of ten Americans from overseas detention in three weeks as an “extraordinary achievement” under […]
American Hostage Marc Fogel Returns to US After Russian Imprisonment
Marc Fogel, an American detained in Russia since 2021, returned to the United States on Tuesday. Fogel, a history teacher at Moscow’s Anglo-American School, was released following negotiations involving the Trump administration. He had been serving a 14-year sentence after his August 2021 arrest at a Russian airport for possession of what his family described […]
American Hostage Marc Fogel Returns to US After Years in Russian Custody “`
Marc Fogel, an American citizen detained in Russia since 2021, returned to the United States on Tuesday. Fogel, a history teacher at the Anglo-American School in Moscow, was released following negotiations with the Trump administration. He had been serving a 14-year sentence after his August 2021 arrest at a Russian airport on charges of possessing […]
Russia Releases American Teacher Marc Fogel
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that Marc Fogel, an American teacher, is returning to the United States after being held in Russia. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz stated that President Trump and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff secured Fogel’s release from Russian custody, adding that this exchange demonstrates goodwill from Russia and progress toward resolving the […]
Israel’s Cabinet Backs Trump’s Ultimatum: All Hostages Released by Saturday or Ceasefire Ends “`
Israel’s security cabinet fully endorses President Trump’s ultimatum: Hamas must release all hostages by Saturday at noon, or face severe consequences, according to an Israeli official. This decision follows a Tuesday meeting of Israel’s security cabinet convened by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Hamas announced a delay in hostage releases. “Our cabinet’s unanimous decision is […]