What was meant to be a routine exam day at Brown University turned into a nightmare — and one that’s still unfolding. A manhunt is under way after a gunman opened fire inside a classroom at the Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Two students were killed and nine others were injured. The shooting
What’s still hiding inside Jeffrey Epstein’s world? That question is back in the spotlight after Democratic lawmakers released nearly 100 new photos from the disgraced financier’s estate. The images offer fresh — and unsettling — glimpses into his life and social circle. The images, published by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, show Epstein alongside
Millions of Americans could soon see their healthcare costs skyrocket. This comes after the Senate failed to pass both Democratic and Republican plans to extend ACA subsidies. With neither side reaching the 60-vote threshold, the extra financial assistance—introduced during the pandemic—is set to expire on 1 January. This could potentially double insurance premiums for more
Residents across the Pacific Northwest are gearing up for what could be some of the worst flooding the region has ever seen. And the culprit? An atmospheric river — a massive airborne conveyor belt of moisture. It’s been dumping relentless rain on already swollen rivers. Sounds dramatic? It is. In Oregon and Washington, the US
Cocaine in Northern Ireland’s lakes and rivers? It sounds dramatic, but that’s exactly what a new study has uncovered. And the findings are raising eyebrows far beyond the scientific community. Researchers analysed nearly 140 samples from major waterways including the River Lagan, Lough Neagh and Lough Erne. The result? Cocaine — and its chemical by-product
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake jolted north-eastern Japan on Monday night — and for thousands of families, everything changed in seconds. At least 30 people were injured, and nearly 90,000 residents were ordered to evacuate. The quake struck just after 11pm local time, about 80km off Aomori’s coast. Tsunami warnings briefly sparked panic before being lifted,
Russia is surprisingly pleased with President Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy — a 33-page document. Some European officials say it reads uncomfortably like Kremlin talking points. So what’s in it that has Moscow smiling? For starters, the strategy avoids labeling Russia as a threat and instead warns that Europe is on the brink of
What was supposed to be another lively Saturday night in Goa’s famous party strip turned into a tragedy. A massive fire tore through a popular nightclub in Arpora just after midnight, killing 25 people. Most of them were staff, though tourists are among the victims too. Police believe the blaze began when a gas cylinder
The US Supreme Court is stepping into one of America’s most heated debates: who gets to be a citizen by birth. The justices have agreed to hear a challenge to Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship for children born in the US to undocumented parents. It was a move he signed on Day One
Netflix just made one of the boldest moves in Hollywood history — snapping up Warner Bros Discovery’s film and streaming divisions for a massive $72bn. Yes, the home of Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and HBO is about to live under the Netflix umbrella. So what does that even look like? After a long bidding
Republicans have held onto a crucial Tennessee congressional seat — but the race was far tighter than anyone expected. And that has many in the GOP quietly sweating. With all votes counted, Republican Matt Van Epps is projected to beat Democrat Aftyn Behn by about nine points. In deep-red Tennessee, that margin is barely half
A New Zealand man is facing theft charges after allegedly pulling off one of the strangest jewellery heists imaginable. He swallowed the loot — yes, literally. Police say the missing treasure is no ordinary trinket: it’s a Fabergé egg locket worth NZ$33,585 ($19,300). It is encrusted with 60 white diamonds and 15 blue sapphires. And
