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Venezuela denounces US military deployment in the Caribbean as an “undeclared war”

Venezuela’s defense minister, Vladimir Padrino López, declared on Friday that the recent US military deployment in the Caribbean constitutes an “undeclared war.” His statement followed reports that US forces destroyed several boats allegedly linked to drug trafficking, killing......

At least 75 killed in paramilitary drone attack on mosque in Sudan

At least 75 people were killed on Friday in a drone strike carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a mosque in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, according to local rescue workers. The attack targeted the al-Daraja neighborhood, where many displaced families had sought refuge......

Ministers instruct environment agency to approve housing plans quickly

UK ministers have reportedly instructed the Environment Agency to approve housing planning applications with minimal scrutiny. The move is part of a broader regulatory reform aimed at boosting economic growth and addressing the government’s budget shortfall. Officials say they have been advised......

London plans ten new wild swimming locations to boost water quality

A recent report from the London Assembly recommends creating ten new wild swimming locations across the capital to improve water quality and expand public access to outdoor activities. Currently, London has eight designated natural swimming spots, all in docks or ponds. No river locations meet the “good”......

Bali restricts new hotels and restaurants after deadly flooding sparks debate on mass tourism

The government of Bali has announced a halt to the construction of new hotels and restaurants on agricultural land following devastating floods that killed at least 18 people earlier this month. The decision comes amid growing concerns that unchecked tourism development has worsened the island’s......

China warns Papua New Guinea over defence pact with Australia

China has urged Papua New Guinea (PNG) to reconsider a potential defence agreement with Australia, warning that such a deal should not limit the Pacific nation’s ability to cooperate with other countries. The Chinese embassy in Port Moresby stated on Thursday that while it respected PNG’s......

Ticketmaster sued in the United States for hidden fees and illegal resales

The American ticketing giant Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation are facing legal action from U.S. authorities. The company, which controls nearly 80% of the ticketing market for major concert venues, is accused of facilitating massive illegal resales and applying hidden fees that can inflate......

Teen’s body found in Tesla linked to viral musician sparks investigation

Police in Los Angeles are investigating the mysterious death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose body was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to viral musician d4vd (David Anthony Burke). The decomposed remains were found on September 8 in Hollywood Hills, months after Rivas was reported missing......

New British-Irish framework on Troubles legacy aims to boost reconciliation

The British and Irish governments are set to present a new framework addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s Troubles, a decades-long conflict that claimed more than 3,500 lives. The initiative is intended to resolve long-standing disputes over how past crimes should be investigated and remembered,......

Erika Kirk takes over leadership of turning point USA after husband’s assassination

Erika Kirk, widow of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has been appointed as the new leader of Turning Point USA, the youth-oriented political organization her late husband founded. Charlie Kirk, who was killed in Utah earlier this month at the age of 31, created Turning Point USA when he was......

Strong 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia’s Far east, tsunami warning issued

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Friday, prompting a tsunami warning for nearby coastal areas, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 6:58 a.m. local time (18:58 GMT Thursday), about 128 kilometers east......

France suspends counterterrorism cooperation with Mali amid diplomatic tensions

Relations between France and Mali have taken a new downturn after Paris announced the suspension of its counterterrorism cooperation with Bamako and ordered two Malian diplomats to leave French territory. According to French diplomatic sources, the diplomats, stationed at the Malian embassy and consulate......

Giant Sinkhole Swallows truck in Mexico city, Residents evacuated

A giant sinkhole opened up in a street in the Iztapalapa district of Mexico City on Saturday, September 13, swallowing a truck carrying soft drinks, according to NMás. The sinkhole, approximately 10 meters deep, required a crane to remove the vehicle. The incident was caused by the rupture of......