Why shake up the government in the middle of a war? That’s the question after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans to replace Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko. Just a year after appointing her, the move triggered the government’s resignation. Zelensky praised Svyrydenko’s leadership, calling her work “clear, steady, and effective,” but said Ukraine now needs
An 11-year-old Canadian boy died from rabies after waking to find a bat on his face while staying at a family cottage in Ontario. His father removed the bat and released it, and because the boy had no visible bite marks or scratches, the family did not seek medical care. Nearly three weeks later, the
What happens when a former TV actress finds herself at the centre of one of Australia’s biggest alleged drug smuggling cases? That’s the question surrounding British actress Emaa Hussen. She has been charged over an alleged attempt to bring 320kg of methamphetamine into Australia. Hussen, 34, appeared in a Sydney court after authorities accused her
Is social media doing more harm than good for children? Britain’s government thinks so — and it’s preparing one of the toughest crackdowns yet. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that children under 16 will be banned from using major social media platforms. He argued that these apps are making young people “unhappy” and
A helicopter goes down over tense waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The rescue that followed might just signal a new era in military operations. But how exactly were the crew saved? Two US Army personnel are safe after their Apache helicopter crashed while patrolling near the coast of Oman, according to US Central Command.
How far will Israel go in its campaign against Hezbollah? That question is becoming harder to answer as Israeli forces push deeper into southern Lebanon and expand evacuation orders across the region. The Israeli military has once again warned residents south of the Zahrani River to leave. By saying anyone near Hezbollah fighters or military
Can a handbag really be worth more than a luxury apartment—or even a small fortune from crime proceeds? In Vietnam, two Hermès Birkin bags just proved the answer is yes. Confiscated from jailed businesswoman Truong My Lan, the luxury items sold at a government auction for more than $535,000. With one white Birkin alone fetching
What happens when a local mayor in small-town America ends up accused of secretly working for a foreign government? In Southern California, that question has suddenly become very real. Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, has resigned after the US Department of Justice charged her with acting as an illegal agent for China. The 58-year-old
What does a bookstore look like when there are no books at all? That’s exactly the idea behind a new pop-up in New York City. Where audiobook giant Audible has launched what it calls the first-ever “bookless bookstore.” No shelves stacked with novels. No quiet rustle of pages. Instead, it’s all about sound. Audible CEO
What happens when politics, religion, and AI collide in one viral post? That’s the question Washington found itself asking after US President Donald Trump shared — then deleted — an AI-generated image of himself portrayed in a Jesus-like pose. The post, published on Truth Social, showed Trump in flowing white robes, a glowing aura around
What happens when a president parts ways with one of his most loyal allies? In United States, that question is back in focus. Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi, praising her work but announcing she’ll “transition” to the private sector. The move came suddenly—just hours after he publicly defended her. So why now?
What happens when petrol prices suddenly surge? Across Europe, many drivers appear to be asking a simple question: why not switch to electric? Since the conflict involving Iran disrupted a key oil shipping route—responsible for roughly 20% of the world’s supply—fuel prices have climbed sharply. According to data from the European Commission, average petrol prices
