Zai Apolonio

Zia is a writer for TheMorningNews. Fun outgoing person, she loves to write about news that spreads positivity.
The car was driving at very high speed.

Man Drives Car Into Pedestrians In Italy, Injuring Eight

A normal Saturday afternoon in Modena turned into chaos in seconds — and left a city asking how things escalated so fast. A 31-year-old man drove a car into pedestrians in northern Italy, injuring eight people, four of them seriously. Among the victims was a woman who suffered devastating injuries and had both legs amputated,

Bank robber on the run in Germany after hostage scar.

Bank Robber On The Run In Germany After Hostage Scare

What began as a routine morning at a small German bank quickly turned into something straight out of a crime thriller. Armed police. Helicopters overhead. Hostages feared trapped inside a vault. And then — a twist nobody saw coming. Authorities in the western German town of Sinzig say at least one bank robber is still

Train collision kills 14, injures dozens near Jakarta.

Deadly Train Collision Near Jakarta Leaves 14 Dead

What starts as a routine commute can turn into a life-or-death moment in seconds—so what really went wrong near Bekasi Timur station? A long-distance train slammed into a stationary commuter train overnight, killing 14 people and injuring dozens. The crash left twisted metal, shattered carriages, and survivors clinging to life. Rescue teams worked for nearly

Critically endangered orangutan born at Madrid zoo.

Critically Endangered Orangutan Born At Madrid Zoo

What does hope look like for a species on the brink of extinction? Sometimes, it’s as small — and as powerful — as a 1.5-kilo newborn. At Madrid Zoo Aquarium, a critically endangered Bornean orangutan has just been born — and keepers are calling it a rare and encouraging moment. After an eight-and-a-half-month pregnancy, mother

China, Russia veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz.

China, Russia Veto UN Resolution To Reopen Strait of Hormuz

At the United Nations Security Council, a draft resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ran into a familiar roadblock: veto power. Despite 11 countries backing the proposal, both Russia and China voted it down, effectively killing the measure. Pakistan and Colombia chose to abstain. So what was at stake? A lot. The resolution—led by

Singapore seizes record Asian pangolin scales.

Singapore Seizes Record Haul of Asian Pangolin Scales

How do you smuggle thousands of endangered animals without anyone noticing? In this case—by calling them “dried fish skin.” Authorities in Singapore have uncovered a massive wildlife trafficking attempt. They seized over 830kg of pangolin scales hidden inside a shipment headed for Cambodia. The haul—stuffed into 30 bags—was traced back to Indonesia and is believed

Two pilots dead after plane and ground vehicle collide at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

Two Pilots Die In Plane Crash With Ground Vehicle At LaGuardia Airport

What should have been a routine landing turned into a tragedy within seconds at LaGuardia Airport. Late Sunday night, an Air Canada regional jet collided with a firefighting vehicle on the runway, killing two pilots and sending dozens to hospital. The aircraft, a CRJ-900 operated by Jazz Aviation, had just landed from Montreal when the

A 1,300-pound Nasa spacecraft to re-enter Earth's atmosphere.

1,300-Pound NASA Craft Set For Atmospheric Re-Entry

A satellite from NASA known as Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere nearly 14 years after its launch in 2012. The roughly 600kg spacecraft could plunge back around 19:45 EST on Tuesday, according to tracking by the United States Space Force. Though scientists say there’s about a 24-hour window of uncertainty.

France and the UK are the only two countries on the European continent which have nuclear weapons.

France To Expand Nuclear Arsenal, Extend Deterrence To Europe

Speaking near the naval base in Brest, Macron unveiled a bold shift: France will expand its nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to key European allies. Why now? “The next 50 years will be an era of nuclear weapons,” he warned — a stark message in an increasingly unstable world. The plan is ambitious. More warheads.

Austria turns Hitler’s home into police station.

Austria Converts Hitler’s Birth Home Into Police Station

In the quiet Austrian town of Braunau am Inn, that question is front and centre. The house where Adolf Hitler was born is being transformed into a police station. A practical solution—or a controversial one? For some locals, it’s a smart move. “It might stop extremists from gathering here,” one resident said. Others aren’t so

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies aged 84.

US Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies At 84

What does it take to spend more than half a century fighting for justice—and to reshape a nation’s politics along the way? The life of Jesse Jackson offers a powerful answer. The veteran civil rights leader and former presidential candidate has died at 84, leaving behind a legacy that touched millions. His family described him

India unveils record $85bn defence budget.

India Unveils Record $85bn Defence Budget

India is going big — really big. In her latest budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled record spending on infrastructure and defence. She promised high-speed rail, submarines, fighter jets, and more. How ambitious is ambitious? Think $133 billion for infrastructure and $85 billion for defence — rises of roughly 9% and 15% from last