During World War II, Elsie Thompson, the youngest of seven siblings, lost two brothers. Marcus Engesser, her oldest brother, is being returned to his California hometown more than 80 years after his demise, following an identification by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Her brother Phillip Engesser was returned home to be laid to rest. Operating … Read more
On Thursday, the president of France held a series of meetings with local representatives in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia. He urged calm in the wake of deadly rioting and vowed that thousands of military reinforcements would remain in place to suppress what he termed an “unprecedented insurrection.” After a 24-hour flight, Emmanuel … Read more
Tel Aviv is the location. On Wednesday evening, thousands of Israelis once again took to the streets with a single, unambiguous message for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government: Release the hostages. The publication of a graphic video depicting five female soldiers in Hamas captivity was the catalyst for the demonstrations. The Hamas militants themselves, some … Read more
Tourism officials announced on Thursday that a Kenyan and a Nepali mountaineer have passed away in close proximity to the summit of Mount Everest, bringing the total number of fatalities on the world’s highest mountain to at least four this season. Three mountaineers, including the guide of the Kenyan climber, are currently missing. A search … Read more
The WNBA’s inaugural franchise outside of the United States will now be based in Toronto. Today, the Women’s National Basketball Association announced its expansion to Canada, awarding Toronto an expansion franchise that will commence play in 2026. The identity of the team has not yet been disclosed. TThe WNBA board voted 13-0 and the NBA … Read more
Washington—On Thursday, President Biden declared his intention to designate Kenya as a significant non-NATO U.S. ally, marking the first time that a sub-Saharan African nation has been granted this status. During Kenyan President William Ruto’s state visit to the White House, the president made the announcement, which was the first to be made by an … Read more
Bengaluru, India, is experiencing water scarcity. According to the police, a significant fire occurred on Saturday at an amusement park in Gujarat state, western India, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 individuals. The park in Rajkot, Gujarat, was the site of the fire that broke out. The fire was under control, and the … Read more
Sean Baker’s “Anora,” a Brooklyn odyssey that is both comic and devastating, has been awarded the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The film follows the story of a sex worker who marries the son of an affluent Russian oligarch. On Saturday, Baker accepted the award while the protagonist of his film, Mikey Madison, … Read more
The negotiations between Israel and Hamas to free Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip are anticipated to resume next week. The negotiations will involve representatives from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. “”Progress is being made,” stated a senior official from the Biden administration to CBS News. Contacts are ongoing, and we are collaborating … Read more
According to Dutch authorities, rapper Nicki Minaj was momentarily detained and subsequently fined at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Saturday after officials allegedly discovered “soft drugs” in her luggage. The Dutch national police agency, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, announced on Saturday night that a 41-year-old American woman who was apprehended on suspicion of exporting soft drugs … Read more