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Tragedy Befalls as Mexican Navy Training Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
A ceremonial goodwill trip went sour on the night of May 17, 2025, when the Mexican Navy's tall ship, Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. The accident killed two naval cadets and injured at least 19 other people, leaving a dark shadow over what was supposed...
U.S. and Ukraine Sign Historic Minerals Agreement to Rebuild Kyiv and Pay Back Aid
In a major step to strengthen Ukraine's post-conflict reconstruction and cement U.S. interests in the region, the United States and Ukraine have signed a long-awaited minerals agreement. The agreement, which was concluded on April 30, 2025, creates a shared...
Pakistan Suspends Indian Visas Amid Growing Tensions After Kashmir Terrorist Attack
In a dramatic upsurge of diplomatic tensions, Pakistan suspended issuing visas to Indian nationals after a deadly terrorist strike in the Pahalgam area of Indian-occupied Kashmir. The terrorist strike, which killed 26 civilians, including 25 Indian tourists and a...
Prince Harry Makes Unannounced Visit to Ukraine, Meeting War Victims and Veterans
In a heartfelt demonstration of solidarity, Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on April 10, 2025, engaging directly with war victims and veterans affected by the ongoing conflict. His visit underscores his enduring commitment to supporting wounded...
Violent Earthquake Hits Thailand and Myanmar, Killing at Least 144
A devastating earthquake struck the border regions of Thailand and Myanmar in the early hours of Thursday morning, leaving a trail of destruction and grief. Measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale, the violent tremor claimed the lives of at least 144 people, injured...
Putin Lays Out Sweeping Questions and Tough Demands on 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal
By Lauren Kent, Anna Chernova, Daria Tarasova-Markina, Katharina Krebs and Jessie Yeung Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised major concerns and set forth strict conditions regarding a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, casting doubt on the feasibility of the...
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant Over Drug War Killings
By Jim Gomez MANILA, Philippines – In a historic turn of events, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on March 11, 2025, upon his arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. The arrest was carried out based on a warrant issued by the...
Europeans Embrace Zelensky After He Was Vilified by Trump
By Stephen Collinson The geopolitical landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, and few figures embody this transformation more than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Once a political outsider, Zelensky became a symbol of resilience and democracy in...
Parents ‘turn up TV when it rains’ as kids suffer PTSD after floods
Steffan Messenger In the wake of recurrent flooding, communities worldwide are grappling with the profound psychological impacts on their youngest members. In towns like Pontypridd, Wales, children exhibit heightened anxiety at the mere sound of rain, prompting...
From Pageant Queen to Brand Builder: The Daring Life of Omolabake Fatayo
LAGOS, Nigeria - When Omolabake Fatayo, popularly known as "Labby," applied for the 2017 Miss Nigeria Republic pageant, she had no way of knowing that she was embarking on a lifetime vocation. "I just wanted something new and something impactful," she remembers. "I...
Unburying the Gothic: Johanna Van Veen Resurrects Queer Horror with Poetic Force
In a time when many books plead to be forgotten when the spine closes, Johanna van Veen's tales linger in the reader's mind long after the last page is turned. The Dutch writer of the gothic horror novels My Darling Dreadful Thing (May 2024) and upcoming Blood on Her...
Lincoln James: The Voice of a Generation Ready to Be Heard
Lincoln James remains exclusive in an era of fast trends and forgettable influencers, shaping stories that do more than write books- they are experiences seared into the reader's memory long after turning the last page. Lincoln James’ career does not have any...
Materialists: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal Spark On-Screen Chemistry in Celine Song’s New Rom-Com
In the constantly changing world of romantic comedies, a new movie is set to win the hearts of viewers and rebrand the genre. "Materialists," a new film directed by the Oscar-nominated Celine Song, features a talented cast—Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro...
AI Blunder: U.S. Newspapers Print Summer Reading Lists With Non-Existent Books
In a surprising case of the problems that come with artificial intelligence in the media, the Chicago Sun-Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer published summer reading lists that contained some books that do not exist, but were credited to actual authors. The lists,...
Sheryl Crow Debuts New Single “I Know” in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, nine-time Grammy Award recipient and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow has introduced her new, emotional single, "I Know." The track, available now on May 23, 2025, through The Valory Music Co., explores the dilemma of...