The Israel-Iran conflict has intensified into its fourth consecutive day, with the Israeli military issuing an unprecedented evacuation warning to residents in parts of Tehran, the Iranian capital, ahead of new airstrikes. The warning comes after a weekend marked by tit-for-tat military exchanges, including Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure and Iranian missile attacks that killed at least five people in Israel. The developments have stoked fears of a wider regional war, as diplomatic channels remain largely silent. Israeli Air Superiority and Targeted Strikes The Israeli military claims it has now achieved air superiority over Tehran, asserting that…
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France’s former president, Nicolas Sarkozy, has officially been stripped of the Legion of Honor, the country’s highest civilian distinction, following his corruption conviction. The decision, made public on Sunday via a decree published in France’s Journal Officiel, marks a dramatic fall from grace for the once-celebrated conservative leader. The removal comes in accordance with the Legion of Honor’s rules, which allow for the revocation of awards when recipients are convicted of serious crimes. Sarkozy, who served as President of France from 2007 to 2012, becomes only the second head of state in French history to lose the prestigious decoration following…
The Iran-Israel conflict has dramatically escalated within the past 25 hours, plunging the region into one of the most dangerous military confrontations in decades. In a sweeping offensive named Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched a massive, coordinated strike targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and senior military leadership, prompting immediate and deadly retaliation from Tehran. The airstrikes mark Israel’s largest military operation against Iran since the Iran-Iraq war, signaling a new chapter in Middle East tensions with potentially global repercussions. Israel’s Operation Rising Lion: Aims and Strikes Israel’s offensive, according to the IDF, was a preemptive move to…
At least 49 people have been confirmed dead following catastrophic floods that tore through South Africa’s Eastern Cape province this week, with officials warning the death toll could climb as rescue efforts enter their third day.
Dutch prosecutors have recommended four and a half years in prison and a seven-year driving ban for Juan C.S., the Spanish truck driver behind the tragic crash that killed seven people, including an unborn child, at a community barbecue in Nieuw-Beijerland on August 27, 2022. The Public Prosecution Service (OM) delivered the sentencing request during court proceedings on Wednesday, citing the driver’s long history of epilepsy, drug use, and failure to follow medical guidelines as contributing factors in the fatal accident. Another seven people sustained injuries during the crash, which turned a joyful gathering at the local ice club into…
Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok personality, has left the United States after being detained by U.S. immigration authorities for allegedly overstaying his visa. The social media star was taken into custody Friday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, marking a high-profile episode in the Trump administration’s renewed immigration crackdown. The 25-year-old Senegalese-Italian influencer, whose legal name is Seringe Khabane Lame, was granted voluntary departure, allowing him to leave the country without a formal deportation order, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed in a statement released Monday. Lame, who entered the country on April 30, reportedly overstayed…
China and the United States have reached an agreement in principle on a framework to implement key trade and economic consensus points previously established between the two heads of state, according to a senior Chinese official. The agreement follows a new round of high-level consultations held in London. The announcement was made by Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce and International Trade Representative Li Chenggang after the inaugural session of the newly established China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism. “Over the last couple of days, the Chinese and U.S. teams have had in-depth exchanges. Our communication has been very professional, rational,…
In the quiet suburbs and bustling streets of London, foxes live a parallel city life, navigating alleys, back gardens, and urban sprawl. But when misfortune strikes, one woman is often the first responder. Meet Nicki Townsend of The Fox Project, a sanctuary and ambulance service rolled into one for the capital’s most misunderstood wildlife residents. With a calming voice and nothing more than rubber gloves and yoga attire, Townsend approached a snarling fox with care and instinct recently, guiding the injured animal into a safer space. “All right, baby,” she whispered as she gently cradled its wounded legs a moment…
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked nationwide controversy after deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to mass protests over federal immigration raids, marking an aggressive enforcement of his hardline immigration agenda. The move—made without the consent of California Governor Gavin Newsom—is the first time in 60 years a president has activated a state’s National Guard against the wishes of its governor. The deployment has triggered legal challenges, political backlash, and intensified unrest across major U.S. cities. Trump’s administration has described the deployment as essential to restoring law and order amid mounting street protests and unrest.…
A quarter of a century after captivating the world with her raspy voice and genre-blending rhythms, Grammy-winning artist Macy Gray is hitting the road once again this time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her landmark debut album On How Life Is. Originally released in 1999, the album propelled Gray to global stardom with its standout single I Try, which went on to sell over three million copies in the United States and an estimated seven million worldwide. The soulful track also earned her the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2001. Now, fans across Europe and…