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In South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary, Donald Trump secured another significant win over his party rival Nikki Haley. His victory consolidates his position as the dominant front-runner in the primary race. Despite the loss, Haley remains determined to continue her presidential campaign, emphasizing that she represents change and is committed to running against Joe Biden…

On the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared his confidence in Ukraine’s victory. Western leaders, including EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, have visited Kyiv to express their solidarity. Von der Leyen commended the resilience of the Ukrainian people and reiterated the EU’s support. Amid renewed Russian…

The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been returned to his mother, according to a spokesperson. Navalny passed away in jail over a week ago, and there has been significant pressure on Russian authorities regarding the release and burial of his body. In a recent video statement, Navalny’s wife, Yulia Navalnaya, delivered a…

The video provides an overview of the history and evolution of the camera, from early black and white portraits requiring long exposure times to today’s digital age where everyone can be a photographer with a smartphone. It highlights the Polaroid’s role in instant photography, its peak success in the 1970s, and introduces the new Polaroid…

Former President Donald Trump has called on the Alabama state legislature to take swift action to ensure the availability of IVF treatments following a controversial ruling by the state’s Supreme Court. The ruling has led to the halting of fertility treatments, as the court determined that frozen embryos should be considered children. The situation has…

As Ukraine commemorates the two-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Russian forces continue to launch attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Odessa, resulting in casualties and injuries. The United Nations Security Council has been briefed on the conflict, described as an open wound at the heart of Europe. The European Union Commission Chief Ursula von der…

Marking two years since the beginning of the full-scale invasion by Russia, Ukraine continues to defend itself amidst increasing challenges. Despite relentless attacks and a slower pace of Western support, Ukrainian resistance persists. In President Zelensky’s home city, the war effort is evident through the continuous production of military supplies and the enduring spirit of…

The Eurovision Song Contest organizers are reviewing Israel’s entry for potential violations of the competition’s political neutrality rules. The song “October Rain” by Israeli singer Eden Goan is under scrutiny for lyrics that may reference the conflict in Gaza. Israel has stated that it may withdraw from the contest if the song is censored. Eurovision…

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is seeking a Taylor Swift super fan to act as an adviser for its collection of memorabilia related to the pop star. The initiative aims to expand the museum’s curatorial expertise by incorporating the knowledge of dedicated fans. The position will likely attract numerous applicants due to Swift’s…

In a recent development, the United States has announced over 500 new sanctions against Russia. These sanctions are a response to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine and the death of opposition politician Alexei Navalny while in custody. The Biden Administration has also imposed new export restrictions on nearly 100 entities linked to supporting Russia’s military…

Shamima Begum has lost her latest court appeal against the revocation of her British citizenship, a decision made on national security grounds after she traveled to Syria to join the Islamic State group at age 15. The Court of Appeal, led by Dame Victoria Sharp, the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, unanimously dismissed…

In a significant development for space exploration, a US company has achieved the first private Moon landing in history. The Adicus Lander, operated by Intuitive Machines, successfully touched down on the Moon’s surface, marking America’s return to the lunar landscape after more than half a century. The mission, which included carrying six scientific instruments for…

At least four individuals have lost their lives in a devastating fire that broke out in a high-rise apartment building in Valencia, Spain. The fire, which started on one of the lower floors, rapidly spread to the entire 14-story structure, leading to dramatic rescues of residents. Firefighters battled the blaze overnight, while concerns mount over…

The US Pentagon is actively engaging with artificial intelligence (AI) experts to explore and advance military applications of AI, as reported by BBC News. This initiative is aimed at harnessing AI for tasks such as intelligence analysis and officer training while ensuring safety and preventing premature escalation into conflict. In contrast, concerns have been raised…

The recent BBC News report reflects on the significant impact that two years of conflict in Ukraine have had on Russia. It outlines the substantial military casualties, with over 110,000 Russian soldiers estimated to have died, and the broader geopolitical shifts that have resulted. The report also delves into Russia’s societal changes, touching on mobilization,…

Intuitive Machines, an American company, is set to attempt a historic Moon landing with its spacecraft, Nova-C. This would mark the first commercial craft to touch down on the lunar surface and the first American landing since the Apollo missions. The Houston-based company is leading the mission, carrying six NASA instruments to the Moon’s South…

The title of ‘World’s Oldest Dog’ has been revoked from a Portuguese Mastiff named Bobby, who was previously celebrated for reaching the age of 31. Guinness World Records withdrew the title after determining there was insufficient proof to support the claim made by the dog’s owners. The owners had attributed Bobby’s longevity to a healthy,…

Former Barcelona and Brazilian international footballer Dani Alves has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022. The court has also ordered Alves to pay 150,000 Euros in compensation to the victim. The incident occurred in the VIP section of the club, and…

In a recent interview, former NATO chief George Robertson detailed his interactions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed the dramatic shift in Putin’s attitude towards NATO and the West. Over 20 years ago, Russia and NATO were discussing cooperation, but today’s geopolitical landscape is starkly different. Robertson recalls Putin expressing interest in joining NATO…

The recent update in the case of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny reveals that his mother has been granted access to view his body, six days after his reported death in a penal colony. International reactions to Navalny’s death continue as Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, criticizes the West for hysteria and meddling in Russia’s…

U.S. prosecutors have charged a suspected member of the Japanese mafia with attempting to sell nuclear materials to Iran. Tashi Ebisawa is accused of conspiring to traffic uranium and plutonium, which he believed would aid in building a nuclear weapon. The materials, thought to have originated from Myanmar, were intercepted by Thai authorities during an…

A recent report has highlighted the tragic impact of a Russian missile strike on a small village in the Eastern Hal Region of Ukraine, where over a fifth of the population was killed, leaving many children orphaned. Months after the attack, the surviving children and families are still grappling with the loss and the ever-present…

The University of Alabama hospital in Birmingham has suspended its IVF (in vitro fertilization) treatments following a decision by the state’s Supreme Court ruling that classifies frozen embryos as children. The hospital expressed concerns that the ruling could lead to potential prosecutions or lawsuits against patients and doctors. The decision has sparked diverse reactions and…

An incident in the West Bank has left one person dead and eight wounded, with two of the attackers shot dead by Israeli police. The attack occurred east of Jerusalem, where Palestinian gunmen opened fire on people in a traffic jam near a checkpoint. This event comes amidst heightened tensions in the region, with peace…

The pioneering European Space Agency’s second Earth remote sensing satellite, ERS-2, has descended from orbit and re-entered Earth’s atmosphere over the North Pacific Ocean. The satellite, a trailblazer in Earth observation, was operational for 16 years before being decommissioned in 2011 to mitigate space debris. Its re-entry marks a significant event as it has avoided…

King Charles has resumed in-person official duties by meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Buckingham Palace, signaling a return to his regular engagements following his cancer diagnosis. This marks the first face-to-face meeting with the Prime Minister since the announcement of his health condition earlier in February. The British Broadcasting Corporation is a…

The World Food Programme (WFP) has temporarily suspended food deliveries to northern Gaza due to safety concerns for both recipients and aid workers amid the collapse of civil order. The Israeli military had previously ordered the evacuation of 1.1 million Palestinian civilians from northern Gaza, with at least 300,000 people remaining reliant on UN assistance.…