US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has threatened to fire air traffic controllers who are calling in sick while working without pay during the government shutdown. Duffy blamed these absent employees for more than half of the country's flight delays. He also warned that employees who do not work might not...
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has been ousted from office by Congress due to 'permanent moral incapacity', following a tenure marked by low approval ratings, protests, scandals, and rising crime. Congress leader Jose Jeri has been sworn in as interim president. Boluarte, who did not attend the impeachment hearing, questioned the...
Ukrainian armed forces commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, revealed that Ukraine struck Russian targets 70 times last month, reducing Russia's oil refining by 21%. Amid stalled diplomatic efforts, Ukraine has targeted Russia's oil refining capacity while Russia has attacked Ukraine's gas production and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for...
The green turtle, once on the brink of extinction, is making a comeback thanks to global conservation efforts. The species, which has been endangered since the 1980s, is now rebounding due to measures such as protecting eggs, releasing hatchlings, and reducing accidental capture in fishing nets. Despite this progress, the...
Scientists have discovered an alarming rate of methane seeps escaping from cracks in the Antarctic seabed due to warming, raising concerns that global warming predictions may be underestimated. Over 40 seeps were found in the Ross Sea, many in previously studied sites, suggesting they are new. Methane, a super-polluting gas,...
Japan's Komeito party is reportedly leaving the ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), potentially impacting Sanae Takaichi's bid to become Japan's first female prime minister. The decision follows the LDP's failure to address political funding issues, according to Komeito Chief Representative Tetsuo Saito. This could end a...
Venezuela's government has requested an emergency United Nations Security Council session to discuss recent U.S. military actions off its coast. The request, accusing the Trump administration of threatening regional and international stability, came after Congress rejected legislation limiting Trump's use of military force against drug traffickers. Venezuela's government expects an...
Roy Lee Ward, an Indiana man convicted of the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl, was executed by lethal injection. This marks the state's third execution since resuming capital punishment last year. Ward's execution has raised questions about Indiana's use of the powerful sedative pentobarbital. His case had...
Thomas Tuchel's England team displayed a promising level of cohesion and familiarity in their 3-0 victory over Wales. Tuchel, who aims to create a 'club environment' within the national team, praised his players for their teamwork and selfless work. The team's attacking patterns and aggressive counterpress were particularly impressive. Despite...
Venezuelan opposition leader and industrial engineer Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in promoting democratic rights in Venezuela. The Nobel Committee praised Machado as a 'brave and committed champion of peace' who has led the struggle for democracy against expanding authoritarianism. Machado, who...
