BALTIMORE (AP) — The container ship that caused the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in six fatalities, was successfully refloated at high tide on Monday. The vessel, named Dali, is now gradually making its way back to port, assisted by several tugboats. The Dali had been stranded at the collapse site for […]
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is pushing for arrest warrants against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the October 7 attacks on Israel and the ensuing Gaza conflict. ICC’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan revealed this in an exclusive interview with […]
The UK government anticipates spending at least £4.7bn on post-Brexit border controls, according to a report by the National Audit Office (NAO). These controls, which have faced repeated delays, have been criticized by the public spending watchdog. The introduction of border checks on goods from the EU in April was marked by “significant issues,” including […]
Bad weather is suspected to have caused a helicopter crash in northwest Iran, killing Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister, and all other passengers. Rescue teams discovered the burned wreckage on Monday, over 12 hours after the incident. An Iranian official confirmed, “President Raisi, the foreign minister, and all passengers in the helicopter were killed […]
Oleksandr Usyk turned the tide on Tyson Fury in the eighth round [Action Images via Reuters/Andrew]
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Oleksandr Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing after a split-decision points defeat over Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia. Fury started strong but faced a standing 10 count in the ninth round. The scorecards favored Usyk, with one judge scoring for Fury. This marked Fury’s first loss in his 16-year professional career. […]
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has cautioned that the Australian economy could suffer a significant blow if Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan to reduce migration by 25% is implemented. During his budget reply speech on Thursday, Dutton proposed a migration crackdown and a limit on foreign property investment as a solution to the housing supply crisis. The […]
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Metservice reports a slow-moving front in the southern parts of the Westland District, causing heavy rain in the Westland ranges. A MetService spokesperson states, “A subtropical low will develop northeast of the country on Monday, bringing heavy rain to the northern and eastern North Island.” The heaviest rain is anticipated in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay […]
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Imagine a world where you can step into a virtual reality indistinguishable from real life, where your avatar interacts with friends and strangers alike in a boundless realm free from physical constraints. Welcome to the Metaverse, where reality and fantasy blur like never before. This emerging landscape revolutionizes social interactions, commerce, and entertainment on an […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Harbin, China, a city once called “Little Moscow” due to its significant Russian population and architecture. This visit follows his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they pledged to deepen their military and economic ties. Putin praised the “warm and comradely” talks with Xi, who reciprocated by calling […]
French police shot and killed an armed man who was trying to set fire to a synagogue in Rouen on Friday, according to the Interior Ministry. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed the suspect’s death in a post on X, praising the police officers for their quick response and courage. Police arrived at the scene at […]
In the ongoing hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, his defense team has been aggressively questioning the credibility of the prosecution’s key witness, Michael Cohen. Cohen, who was once a loyalist to Trump but has since become one of his biggest adversaries, testified about meetings and conversations he had with Trump regarding the […]
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Travis Hunter, a standout player for Colorado in 2023, is now a feature on the cover of the highly-anticipated EA Sports College Football 25. The game, set for release on July 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, includes all 134 FBS teams and the names, images, and likenesses of many current players. EA […]
NEW YORK (AP) – In the ongoing hush money case against Donald Trump, defense lawyers focused on discrediting the key witness, Michael Cohen, during Thursday’s proceedings. As the trial nears its conclusion, the defense is working to undermine Cohen’s testimony, which is pivotal to the prosecution’s case. Cohen, Trump’s former attorney, took the stand for […]
Jennifer Lopez, 54, was spotted without her husband, Ben Affleck, 51, on Wednesday, amidst rumors of a split. The Hustlers star donned a casual sporty look as she arrived at a dance studio in Los Angeles with her crew. Affleck was absent from the outing. The couple, known as ‘Bennifer,’ was last seen together seven […]
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Adrian Gore, CEO of Discovery, has reassured medical aid members that the recent signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) into law will not affect their cover and benefits for a considerable time. Gore acknowledged that President Ramaphosa’s approval of the NHI Act has caused anxiety but urged members to focus on the facts. He […]