Iraq bridge collapse (Screengrab from video circulating on social media) At least two people were killed and several others were injured after a portion of an under-construction collapse in Iraq’s southern region, officials confirmed on Sunday.The incident happened on Saturday evening, and rescue efforts continued for more than 13 hours.Rescue personnel worked through the night…
Severe weather is returning to Massachusetts as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Thunderstorm Watch covering much of the state until this evening. This alert warns residents of the potential for dangerous thunderstorms that may bring damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning, and localised flooding. The watch affects nine counties, including Berkshire, Essex, Franklin,…
A fact-check on Elon Musk’s X has triggered a public clash between senior Trump adviser Peter Navarro and the platform’s Community Notes feature, after Navarro accused India of profiteering from Russian oil.The dispute, which saw Navarro dismiss the fact-check as “crap” and accuse Musk of spreading propaganda, has snowballed into a debate about US trade…
The eclipse begins with the Moon entering Earth’s penumbra at 7:28 PM, visible across all seven UAE emirates/Representative Image On the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025, skywatchers across the UAE are set to witness one of the longest total lunar eclipses in recent memory, with 82 minutes of deep red totality. The International Astronomical…
With access to 26 major platforms cut off overnight, thousands of young Nepalis across the country have called for a protest Monday against what they said was a “digitally repressive” move by the government in Kathmandu. Demonstrations are expected to begin at 9am, with organisers calling the blackout a “direct assault on speech, work and…
Thousands attend People’s Conference for Palestine in Detroit; speakers call for violence against Israelis The People’s Conference for Palestine, held last weekend in Detroit, drew thousands of attendees and a roster of high-profile speakers, including representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) — but also sparked backlash for fiery rhetoric after a few openly called for violence against…
This image from video provided by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement via DVIDS shows manufacturing plant employees waiting to have their legs shackled at the Hyundai Motor Group’s electric vehicle plant. (Pic credit: AP) A Hyundai manufacturing plant under construction in rural southeast Georgia turned into the scene of one of the largest workplace immigration…
Minnesota plane crash (Pic credit: X) A helicopter crashed and caught fire Saturday afternoon near a suburban airport in the Minnesota Twin Cities, with authorities confirming there are no survivors. The downed aircraft, identified as a Robinson R66, was discovered around 2:45 pm local time west of Airlake Airport, according to a statement from the…
Cameroon separatists claim deadly roadside attack that killed 7 soldiers YAOUNDE: A separatist group has claimed responsibility for a roadside bomb attack that detonated in southwestern Cameroon, killing seven soldiers. The attack happened Friday morning near the town of Malende, according to local media. The Fako Unity Warriors, an English-speaking separatist group, claimed responsibility for…
Kristin Cabot of Coldplay kiss-cam (in)fame files for divorce. Kristin Cabot, the former HR of Astronomer, who was seen in an embrace with her then-boss Andy Byron, has filed for divorce. Her marriage to Boston’s wealthiest family scion, Andrew Cabot, was believed to be on rocky grounds when the Coldplay scandal took place. Now they…