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, […]

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.   […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]