The Israeli army launched a major offensive on Friday and designated Gaza City a combat zone.International organisations and aid groups quickly condemned Israel’s attack.Health officials confirmed 63,025 Palestinians have died, including 59 in the past 24 hours.Churches and aid groups vowed to stay in the city to help displaced residents.Israel says Hamas leaders and active tunnel networks operate in Gaza City.Explosions and plumes of smoke appeared across the border in southern Israel.Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack. Gaza Residents Struggle Under Bombardment Gaza City residents said international criticism failed to stop Israel’s…
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Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
A 14-year-old boy admitted deliberately igniting forest fires in Portugal using matches and a scooter.Police suspect he caused blazes in Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela.The boy said frustration over poor grades and social difficulties motivated his actions.Authorities have not ruled out the boy acting with others, police said. Authorities Investigate Repeated Fires Police launched inquiries after wildfires repeatedly struck the same areas during summer.Officials reported daily fires destroyed several hectares and alarmed local residents.Braga Judicial Police investigated and transferred the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.The Family and Children’s Court will handle the legal proceedings. Arrests and Firefighting Operations By 20…
Experts say rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall worsen forest fires across Europe.The 2025 wildfire season in Europe has broken records for burned land.Firefighters report over one million hectares destroyed so far, surpassing the size of Corsica.That total exceeds four times last year’s area. Massive Fire Counts and Carbon Emissions Authorities declared more than 1,800 forest fires, releasing over 38 million tonnes of CO₂.Among the EU’s 27 countries, only the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Malta avoided wildfires.Italy and Romania each reported more than 450 blazes.Countries with fewer fires can still suffer the heaviest damage.Cyprus recorded just three fires, but…
Gunfire erupted Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during morning mass.The shooter fired a rifle through church windows, also carrying a shotgun and a pistol.Police confirmed he killed two children, ages eight and ten, and injured 17 others.Authorities contained the shooter, who then killed himself, leaving no active threat for residents. Officials Respond to Violence Police chief Brian O’Hara condemned the attack as “sheer cruelty and cowardice” at a press conference.Governor Tim Walz called the shooting “horrific” and prayed for students and teachers.Children’s Minnesota admitted five victims, and Hennepin Healthcare treated additional patients from the shooting.President Donald Trump…
The European Commission approved a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV across member states.Gilead confirmed the authorization followed the European Medicines Agency’s recommendation last month.Lenacapavir will be marketed as Yeytuo in the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Lenacapavir Provides Strong Protection Lenacapavir acts as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), stopping HIV from multiplying and spreading in the body.The injection protects adults and adolescents from acquiring HIV.Clinical trials showed 100% effectiveness, earning praise as a major medical breakthrough in 2024.Yeytuo eliminates the need for daily PrEP pills as the first twice-yearly option in Europe. Surge in HIV Cases Prompts Action HIV diagnoses rose 11.8%…
Thousands of students marched toward Indonesia’s Parliament in Jakarta on Monday, protesting lavish lawmakers’ allowances.Riot police fired tear gas to prevent protesters from reaching the Parliament building.Protesters threw rocks and bottles and set fires under a flyover near the heavily guarded compound.Authorities blocked surrounding streets and toll roads, creating severe traffic jams throughout the city.Officials deployed more than 1,200 security personnel to secure the Parliament area. Outrage Over Housing Allowances Reports revealed 580 House of Representatives members received 50 million rupiah (€2,637) monthly housing allowances since September 2024.Protesters called the allowances unjust amid widespread economic hardship for ordinary citizens.The housing…
SpaceX launched the CRS-33 mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral on Sunday.The mission marked the 50th time a Dragon spacecraft visited the ISS since its first trip in May 2012.After stage separation, the Falcon 9 first stage landed on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic.SpaceX officials confirmed the Dragon spacecraft will autonomously dock with the ISS after a 28-hour journey. Resupply Mission With Critical Research The CRS-33 mission carries 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) of food, experiments, and supplies for the ISS crew.Officials emphasized this mission delivers more than cargo, supporting vital research for future…
The government must legally provide housing for all asylum-seekers. Before 2020, placing them in hotels caused little controversy. However, the sharp rise in asylum-seeker numbers forced the Conservative government to adopt new housing strategies. Authorities quickly expanded temporary accommodations to manage the growing demand, including the use of hotels, community centers, and other emergency facilities. By June 2025, over 32,000 asylum-seekers lived in hotels, a figure rising from about 29,500 the previous year, though still below the 56,000 peak in September 2023. Overall, 111,084 people applied for asylum in the year to June 2025, the highest total since records began…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance will strengthen Ukraine’s army and secure US and European commitments to deter Russian aggression. He confirmed NATO’s support “remains unwavering” and “continues to grow.” Rutte announced additional NATO funding will ensure a steady flow of lethal US weapons. He said the United States confirmed participation in security guarantees during a White House meeting. Rutte emphasized Ukraine, Europe, and the US are coordinating to make guarantees strong enough to prevent any Russian attacks. Discussions on foreign troop deployments, intelligence contributions, and naval or air support are ongoing, he said. Zelenskyy Demands Reliable Protection…
German prosecutors arrested Ukrainian citizen Serhii K., suspected of helping coordinate the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. Authorities detained him overnight in Italy’s Rimini province and confirmed his role as one of the operation’s organizers. Pipeline Explosions Heightened Energy Tensions Explosions on September 26, 2022, ruptured Nord Stream 1 and damaged Nord Stream 2 pipelines under the Baltic Sea. Nord Stream 1 had supplied Russian gas to Germany until Moscow cut deliveries in August 2022. Nord Stream 2 never entered service after Germany froze its certification before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The blasts intensified Europe’s efforts to reduce reliance on…
