The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Taliban leaders Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, accusing them of persecuting Afghan women and girls. The ICC cites the Taliban's oppressive policies since August 2021, including barring girls from education and severely restricting women's freedoms. The Taliban rejects...
Eight men deported from the U.S. after a Supreme Court ruling have arrived in South Sudan. The men, convicted of violent crimes in the US and hailing from various countries including South Sudan, are now in government custody. While authorities claim they are ensuring their safety, concerns have...
Flash flooding in Lincoln County, New Mexico, swept away a father and two children in Ruidoso on Tuesday. Multiple rescue missions are underway at Gavilan Trailer Park as homes are being moved by floodwaters. The Rio Ruidoso river rose rapidly, potentially reaching a record high of 20.24 feet. ...
Joao Pedro, Chelsea's new Brazilian forward, scored two impressive goals in his first start for the club, a semi-final Club World Cup match against his former team Fluminense. His performance, which secured Chelsea's place in the final, has already helped offset a significant portion of his £21.9m transfer fee....
Peter Jackson, renowned director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is investing in Colossal Biosciences' ambitious project to resurrect the extinct South Island Giant Moa. This collaboration with Ngāi Tahu Research Centre aims to use ancient DNA to bring back this flightless bird, once endemic to New Zealand....
President Trump suggested a federal takeover of New York City and Washington D.C. during a cabinet meeting. He criticized New York's mayoral candidates and claimed the federal government possesses the power to manage cities effectively, citing crime concerns in both cities. While acknowledging collaboration with D.C. Mayor Bowser,...
Mexican firefighters and first responders joined rescue efforts in Texas following devastating Guadalupe River floods. The 13-member team from Fundación 911, based across the border in Acuña, Mexico, is assisting alongside US teams, showcasing cross-border collaboration amidst ongoing immigration tensions. Their experience in flood zones along the Rio...
Amazon's Prime Day, running July 8-11, is projected to generate $23.8 billion in US online sales, a 28.4% year-over-year increase. Adobe Analytics predicts generative AI will significantly impact this year's sales, with a 3200% year-over-year traffic surge from AI sources. Consumer surveys show a high adoption rate of...
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic will not sign a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this offseason, opting to wait until next summer. Jokic has two years remaining on his current contract plus a player option. While the Nuggets offered a three-year, $212 million extension, Jokic could earn approximately...
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, of Netflix's "Tiger King," was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and fined $55,000 for illegally trafficking endangered animals and money laundering. Antle pleaded guilty in November 2023 to charges stemming from his Myrtle Beach Safari zoo, where he offered paid interactions with...
