Meta to pay $25 million to settle Trump’s 2021 censorship lawsuit for suspending his social media accounts after Jan. 6 riots
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay former U.S. President Donald Trump $25 million to settle a lawsuit over his social media ban. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, accused Meta of violating Trump’s rights by suspending his accounts after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. This settlement marks […]
Russian drone strikes apartment block in Ukraine, kills four
On Thursday, a Russian drone struck a multi-storey apartment building in Sumy, a city in northeastern Ukraine. The attack killed at least four people and injured at least nine, including a child. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack as a “terrible tragedy” and urged the world to continue putting pressure on Russia. The Ukrainian […]
Selena Gomez reacts to call for her deportation from US
Selena Gomez, the beloved singer and actress, recently found herself at the center of controversy after reacting to the recent US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. These nationwide raids led to the arrest of over 1,100 illegal immigrants, sparking a wave of emotions across the country. In an Instagram video that has since been […]
Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC
A major accident took place on Wednesday at Ronald Reagan National Airport, near Washington, D.C. An American Airlines plane, carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members, collided with an Army helicopter while landing. The crash prompted an extensive search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. Sadly, there were multiple fatalities, though the exact number of […]
American rapper sues ride-hailing company for declining ride request due to her size
American rapper Dajua Blanding, better known as Dank DeMoss, is suing the ride-hailing service Lyft after a driver reportedly refused to pick her up because of her size. DeMoss, who weighs 489 pounds, said the incident left her feeling humiliated and hurt. She shared the situation on TikTok, where she expressed her disappointment. DeMoss explained […]
War: We can have peace talks with Ukraine but not with Zelensky — Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that while he is open to holding peace talks with Ukraine, he will not negotiate directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Putin referred to Zelensky as “illegitimate” because his presidential term ended during martial law in Ukraine. In response, President Zelensky accused Putin of being afraid of real negotiations. He […]
Britain, EU face off in court over post-Brexit fishing rights
Britain and the European Union are facing off in court for the first time to settle a conflict over fishing rights after Brexit. The dispute focuses on Britain’s decision to ban fishing for sandeels in its North Sea waters, which the EU claims violates the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). A three-person panel at the […]
EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungarian delay
The European Union has decided to extend its sanctions on Russia over the ongoing war in Ukraine. The renewal faced a brief delay after Hungary demanded assurances on energy security. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, confirmed the decision, saying the sanctions will continue to cut Russia’s income and limit its ability to fund […]
Ukraine’s military intercepts 50 Russian drones, attacks big oil refinery
Ukraine’s military has confirmed intercepting 50 of the 72 drones launched by Russia during an overnight attack. In addition, Ukrainian forces struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery, one of the largest refineries in Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy revealed that Russia has escalated its attacks, using over 1,250 aerial bombs, 750 drones, and more than 20 […]
Israel To Send Russian Weapons Captured In Lebanon To Ukraine
Israel is reportedly planning to send Soviet and Russian-made weapons, captured during past conflicts in Lebanon, to Ukraine. This decision could signify Israel’s growing involvement in the ongoing war. On Tuesday, Israeli officials held a meeting with Ukrainian diplomats to discuss transferring the weapons. Following this, U.S. military planes were spotted flying from Israel to […]