Ten years after being lifted, sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have slammed back down on Iran. The timing couldn’t be more combustible. Britain, France and Germany triggered the so-called “snapback” mechanism. They accused Tehran of “continued nuclear escalation” and stonewalling inspectors. Iran, meanwhile, says it’s been pushed into a corner after US and Israeli
What if your home, your job — even your culture — vanished under water? That’s the stark warning of Australia’s first national climate risk assessment. It says rising oceans and extreme heat could upend the lives of millions within a generation. The independent report was released just days before Canberra unveils new emission targets. It
For nearly four years, New Zealanders watched the mystery of Tom Phillips unfold like a real-life thriller. A father who vanished with his three children in 2021 slipped through police dragnets and divided small-town opinion. Was he a desperate dad or a wanted criminal? This week, the story reached its tragic end. Phillips was shot
Albania is pulling the plug on TikTok—for at least a year. Why? Officials say the platform fuels violence, bullying, and bad behavior among kids, and they’ve had enough. The decision follows a tragic incident last November, when a teenage dispute that allegedly started on TikTok escalated into a fatal stabbing. This set off a nationwide
TikTok has been fighting to avoid a US ban for months but there are reports of a potential sale of the platform to Elon Musk. According to Bloomberg, Chinese officials are quietly discussing a backup plan to sell the algorithm King to Tesla and X’s owner. But What About The Chinese Government? One might ask
A tragic morning at South Korea‘s Muan International Airport saw a Jeju Air flight from Bangkok crash during landing, claiming 177 lives. The Boeing 737-800, carrying 181 people, struck a barrier and burst into flames around 9:03 am local time. Only two survivors, both flight attendants, were pulled from the wreckage. What Happened? The plane
Hollywood is mourning the loss of young talent Hudson Joseph Meek, a 16-year-old actor best known for his role as young Baby in Baby Driver. On December 19, Meek tragically fell from a moving vehicle in Alabama. The accident occurred along Canyon Road, with reports confirming he suffered fatal blunt force injuries. Meek Passed Away
While most people log onto Pornhub for real-life action, it turns out a significant number are diving into the world of fictional characters. As 2024 wraps up, Pornhub’s year-in-review has revealed some interesting search trends—especially when it comes to pop culture. Fictional Characters Are Dominating Industry Earlier, the site noted that Gen Z leaned heavily
In a Washington sanctuary, the flu has killed 20 big cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, a lynx, and four bobcats. The tragic deaths of these precious animals have caused concern at the Wild Felid Advocacy Center and other animal conservationists. Never Seen Before The Shelton shelter where the animals died announced on Facebook
An American citizen, Travis Timmerman, has been flown out of Syria by the US military after months in captivity during the final chaotic days of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The 29-year-old was handed over to US forces in Tanf, near Syria’s borders with Iraq and Jordan, reportedly by Syrian rebels from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)
Mysterious drones have been buzzing over parts of New Jersey for weeks. Residents, lawmakers, and security officials are still determining who is behind the phenomenon that has been happening since November. While Governor Phil Murphy insists they pose no public safety threat, their presence has sparked debates on social media. What is Happening? The sightings
Logan Paul just pulled a stunt straight out of a movie script. When the BBC showed up for a long-awaited interview about his controversial cryptocurrency dealings, they were greeted not by Paul—but by his lookalike. Logan Paul Trolls BBC Logan Paul trolled the BBC’s reporter Matt Shea because he was there to interview him over
