Delta State University student's death ruled a suicide. A 21-year-old Black student found hanging from a tree was determined to have died by suicide, according to an autopsy by Mississippi's state medical examiner. Police announced the findings, consistent with a preliminary examination. While toxicology results are pending,...
The European Union is considering accelerating its phaseout of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, potentially as early as this year. This move comes after pressure from US President Trump to curb Russia's energy trade. The EU's executive arm, the European Commission, is drafting a provision to include in...
MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore stated there's no evidence of Russia's Putin wanting peace negotiations in Ukraine, claiming Putin is prolonging the conflict. Moore described Putin's actions as an attempt to impose imperial will, but predicted his failure. He highlighted the invasion's strengthening of Ukrainian national identity and...
A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, detained in Afghanistan by the Taliban since February, have been released. The release followed months of Qatari-mediated negotiations after UN experts warned of their deteriorating health. The couple, who ran a training business in Afghanistan for 18 years, were held in...
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James, known for Carrie Underwood's hit "Jesus, Take the Wheel," died in a plane crash in North Carolina. Authorities confirmed three fatalities, including James, Melody Carole, and Meryl Maxwell Wilson. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. James, inducted into the Nashville Songwriters' Hall...
Russian forces, facing setbacks in Ukraine, are utilizing abandoned gas pipelines to transport troops and supplies near Kupyansk. This tactic, observed around the key rail hub southeast of Kharkiv, aims to circumvent devastating drone attacks during their ongoing offensive. Both Ukrainian and Russian officials have confirmed the use...
The Indiana Fever upset the Atlanta Dream 87-85 in the WNBA playoffs, advancing to the semifinals for the first time since 2015. Aliyah Boston's go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left, followed by a steal from Lexie Hull, sealed the victory. Despite missing key players, Indiana's 7-0 closing run secured...
Israel closed a temporary Gaza City evacuation route, Salah al-Din Street, leaving only al-Rashid Street open. This follows the IDF's intensified ground operation and remilitarization of the Netzarim Corridor. Separately, a UK parliamentary report criticizes the UK's undersea cable defenses as insufficient against threats from Russia and China....
Ray Dalio, Bridgewater founder, warned of a looming U.S. fiscal crisis driven by unsustainable debt, potentially devaluing major currencies. He advocates for diversifying investments, including 10% in gold, due to the risk of global currency devaluation. Dalio highlighted a supply-demand imbalance in the debt market and noted gold's...
Hamas issued a stark warning that Israel's ground incursion into Gaza City jeopardizes the lives of Israeli hostages, declaring their fate sealed. The Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing, stated that the hostages' lives are no longer a priority due to Netanyahu's actions. This announcement follows mounting public anger...
