A 66-year-old mushroom picker was airlifted to hospital after being attacked by a brown bear in west-central Slovakia on Saturday, Slovak emergency services said. The man, now in a stable condition, suffered open injuries to his upper and lower limbs after being attacked by the bear who was there with two cubs. The attack took […]
G7 Defense Ministers support Ukraine’s “irreversible path” to NATO
(G7) defense ministers support Ukraine’s “irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership,” they said in a statement this Saturday (19). “We emphasize our intention to continue providing assistance to Ukraine, including short- and long-term military assistance,” in its conflict with Russia, the G7 ministers said after their meeting in the Italian city of […]
EU chief diplomat calls for Middle East ceasefire after Sinwar’s death
The European Union’s foreign policy chief said this Saturday (19) that a ceasefire is a priority in the Middle East and that the assassination of Hamas leader Yaya Sinwar by Israeli forces could increase the chances of this becoming a reality. “After Sinwar’s assassination, a new perspective has opened up and we have to use […]
North Korean troops seen equipping in Russia
North Korean soldiers were filmed receiving uniforms and equipment at a training camp in Russia’s far east, apparently confirming reports from South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) that 1,500 soldiers were sent for military training to be deployed to Ukraine . North Korean troops are believed to be receiving training before being sent to the […]
Trump insults Kamala at a charity dinner, while the vice president mocks the Republican’s old statements
Former US President Donald Trump on Thursday night insulted Vice President Kamala Harris’ family, mispronounced her name several times and complained about how poorly he was treated during his presidency, drawing occasional applause and some laughs from a friendly crowd at the Al Smith benefit dinner. Trump’s monologue at the famous Catholic fundraiser, a venue […]
Elections in the United States: early voting begins in Michigan
Early voting for the presidential election in the United States begins this Saturday (19) in the swing state of Michigan. Both Kamala Harris’ campaign and Donald Trump’s campaign know that a victory in Michigan, a traditional “Blue Wall” state, could change the electoral map. Although the state went for Joe Biden by about 154,000 votes […]
Smog of pollution hits India’s capital this Saturday
A suffocating fog enveloped New Delhi this Saturday (19), as air quality plummeted into the “hazardous” category, leaving residents panting with respiratory problems and eye irritation. The Indian capital’s iconic monuments, buildings and roads were shrouded in a fine haze, partially obscuring visibility. “Pollution is increasing day by day as winter approaches, so Diwali (Hindu […]
Israeli attack on refugee camp kills 11 Palestinians from the same family
An airstrike on two homes in the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza on Saturday killed 11 members of the same family, according to medical authorities and a family member. Abu Ibrahim Shanaya, cousin and neighbor of some of the dead, told CNN that eleven people were killed and several others were injured. Al Aqsa […]
Israel promises safe conduct to Palestinians who help return hostages
The Israeli military has been dropping leaflets in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, promising safe conduct for anyone who lays down their weapons and helps return hostages still held in the Palestinian enclave. The flyers show a photograph of dead Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, surrounded by rubble, and include the message: “Sinwar destroyed […]
Air strikes hit south of Beirut shortly after Israeli military alert
Airstrikes hit south Beirut this Saturday (19), shortly after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an urgent warning for residents to leave two buildings. Lebanese state media confirmed that at least two airstrikes hit the southern suburbs of Beirut. “Israeli warplanes launched an airstrike targeting the Haret Hreik area,” Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said. […]