Charlotte, North Carolina woke up to a jarring scene this weekend: federal agents swarming the city and armored vehicles rolling in. Immigration raids unfolded in broad daylight. It’s all part of President Donald Trump’s vow to launch “the largest deportation programme” in US history — and Charlotte is his latest target. According to CBS, nearly
What happens when frustration boils over in a country already grappling with violence? Mexico City found out this weekend. At least 120 people — most of them police — were injured as huge crowds of mostly Gen Z protesters took to the streets. They were calling out rising crime and President Claudia Sheinbaum’s security strategy.
China and Japan are trading some of their harshest words in years — all sparked by a few sentences about Taiwan. So what exactly happened, and why did it blow up so fast? It started when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that Japan’s Self-Defense Forces might intervene if China attacked Taiwan. Sounds hypothetical, right?
Germany is taking a big step toward rebuilding its military strength — but not without national debate. After months of political back-and-forth, the coalition government has agreed on a new military service plan. It is aimed at boosting troop numbers and preparing for a more uncertain Europe. So what’s changing? Starting next year, every 18-year-old
After 43 long days of political gridlock, missed paychecks, and nationwide frustration, the US government is finally back in business. President Donald Trump signed a short-term spending bill late Wednesday, ending the longest shutdown in American history. “People were hurt so badly,” Trump admitted from the Oval Office, as he declared that the government would
How does a routine return flight end in disaster? On Tuesday, a Turkish military C-130 cargo plane took off from Ganja, Azerbaijan. It was heading home — but never made it. Shortly after crossing into eastern Georgia, the plane crashed, killing all 20 people onboard, including the flight crew. Eyewitness footage shows the aircraft spinning
It was just another bustling Monday evening near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station. Then a deafening explosion ripped through the noise. A car blast killed at least eight people and injured more than 20, melting nearby vehicles and sending shockwaves across the city. Residents say the sound carried for kilometres. “My whole house shook —
Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers are in hot water. Federal prosecutors and the FBI announced charges over an alleged sports betting and money laundering scheme. Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz and Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera are accused of helping co-conspirators. They placed hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal bets. But what exactly happened on the
A night of fun at a Tampa bar turned into unthinkable tragedy when a high-speed police chase ended in disaster. A 22-year-old driver, fleeing from officers, lost control and crashed straight into the outdoor patio of Bradley’s on 7th — a popular LGBTQ bar. The crash killed four people and injured 13 others. Police say
Travelers across the U.S. faced a nightmare on Friday as more than 5,000 flights were cancelled or delayed. This marked the first day of new federal mandates slashing air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to cut flights by 4%. This figure could jump to 10% next week,
Elon Musk just secured one of the biggest pay packages in corporate history — a deal that could be worth nearly $1 trillion. Yes, trillion with a “T.” At Tesla’s annual meeting in Austin, shareholders erupted in applause. 75% voted in favor of Musk’s record-breaking compensation plan. The agreement rewards him only if he hits
It sounds like something straight out of a Hollywood heist movie. Dinosaur fossils, luxury London flats, and rare Chinese art are all caught in a global crime investigation. But this is no fiction. British authorities have seized assets worth millions from Singapore-based businessman Su Binghai. These include two Allosaurus skeletons, a Stegosaurus, nine London apartments,
