Pensioner appears in court over summer camp ‘poisoning’ after ‘giving children sedative-laced sweets’
A 76-year-old man has gone to court accused of giving sweets containing sedatives to children at a summer camp in Leicestershire. Jon Ruben, who is the secretary of the charity running Stathern Lodge, faces three charges of intentionally harming or neglecting children in ways that could cause unnecessary pain or health problems. The alleged incident […]
Europe must clearly define security guarantees for Ukraine — Zelenskiy
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has asked European leaders to offer clear and reliable security guarantees as his country seeks a peace deal with Russia after more than three years of war. In a virtual meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki and leaders from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Denmark, Zelenskiy stressed the need for a united […]
US to limit visa duration for students, journalists
The United States government has announced plans to reduce the length of visas for international students and foreign journalists. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the new rule would limit F visas, which are used by students, to a maximum of four years. Currently, student visas usually last for the entire duration of an […]
Sacked airline manager says he would have gotten away with s3x jokes if he was gay
Ross Barr, a cabin manager at EasyJet, claimed he was unfairly fired for sexual harassment, saying he faced harsher treatment because he is straight. He lost his job for serious misconduct after multiple complaints from colleagues and passengers about inappropriate remarks and using the plane’s tannoy system for what he called “comedy routines” during safety […]
Russian kids as young as 8 seen handling AK-47s and grenades in military drill
In Russia, children as young as eight are being taught how to use rifles and throw grenades at a summer camp aimed at preparing the next generation for military service under Vladimir Putin. At the camp in the Rostov region near the Ukrainian border, kids were given rifles that looked real and were guided by […]
Argentine President Javier Milei is pelted by stones ‘over corruption scandal’ (Photos)
Argentina’s President Javier Milei was attacked with stones during a campaign rally while facing accusations of corruption. The incident happened on Wednesday as Milei rode in the back of a pickup truck to greet his supporters in Lomas de Zamora, a city near Buenos Aires. Instead of cheers from the crowd, he was met with […]
Trump asks Supreme Court to step in and block billions in foreign aid spending
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to step in and stop billions of dollars in foreign aid that his administration is trying to block. On Tuesday, Trump’s team filed an emergency appeal, warning that a lower court ruling could force the government to release around $12 billion in aid, which they say […]
President Donald Trump reacts to Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reacted to the engagement of pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce. The couple announced the news on Tuesday, August 26, through a joint Instagram post, which quickly went viral and captured worldwide attention. During a Cabinet meeting, a reporter interrupted to bring up the trending story, […]
Trump demands $500 Million settlement from Harvard University to restore Federal Funding
U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded that Harvard University pay a $500 million settlement before its federal funding can be restored, accusing the prestigious school of serious wrongdoing. During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, August 26, Trump instructed Education Secretary Linda McMahon not to negotiate with Harvard, insisting, “We want nothing less than $500 million.” […]
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over AI competition and app store rankings
Billionaire Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has filed a lawsuit in Texas federal court against Apple and OpenAI. The company says the tech giants are working together to block competition in the AI industry. According to the lawsuit, Apple and OpenAI have “locked up markets” to keep their monopolies and stop new AI companies […]