The US braces for a potentially record-breaking hot summer in 2025, with NOAA forecasting above-average temperatures nationwide. Prolonged heat waves are expected to impact the West, Gulf Coast, and Northeast, straining infrastructure and public health. Cities face amplified heat due to the urban heat island effect, increasing risks of heat-related deaths and wildfires.
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The BBC Wednesday defended its reporting of an incident in which Palestinians were killed near a Gaza aid centre, after the White House accused the broadcaster of taking "the word of Hamas". Responding to a question about the incident, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday the BBC had to "correct and take down" its story about the incident.
Tom Homan warns of a potential 9/11-style attack due to Biden's border policies, citing 2 million 'gotaway' migrants. He fears terrorists are among them, avoiding vetting. This concern arises after an Egyptian national, in the US illegally after a visa overstay, allegedly committed an antisemitic attack in Colorado, raising questions about visa policies.
The Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from Apaches seeking to block a copper mine project on sacred land in Arizona. This decision upholds lower court rulings that permit the land transfer to the Resolution Copper, despite claims that it violates religious rights and destroys a spiritually significant site.
A US federal judge on Monday cancelled the planned trial of US aviation giant Boeing over crashes of its 737 MAX aircraft that left nearly 350 people dead. The case dates to a January 2021 Justice Department agreement with Boeing that settled charges that the company knowingly defrauded the Federal Aviation Administration during the MAX certification.
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini criticized the new US-backed aid distribution model in Gaza, deeming it a wasteful distraction from alleged atrocities. Speaking in Japan, Lazzarini asserted the UN's readiness to deliver aid effectively, warning of imminent famine. Chaotic scenes erupted at a new aid center in Rafah, highlighting the desperation amid severe shortages.
Italy's foreign minister on Wednesday again urged Israel to stop its strikes on Gaza, while warning that expelling Palestinians from the territory "is not and never will be an acceptable option". "I want to reiterate today in this chamber with the utmost clarity -- the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza is not and will never be an acceptable option," Tajani said.
Israel's announcement of establishing 22 new West Bank settlements, including legalizing unauthorized outposts, has sparked international concern. This move, deemed illegal under international law, is expected to further strain the relations with allies critical of Israel's actions. Israeli officials defend the decision as strengthening their hold on the region and preventing a Palestinian state.
Iran executed Pedram Madani for allegedly spying for Mossad. Madani was convicted of transmitting classified information and meeting Mossad officers. He was also accused of traveling to Israel and acquiring illicit wealth. This execution follows similar cases of individuals accused of collaborating with Israel. Tensions between Iran and Israel remain high amid ongoing regional conflicts. Iran accuses Israel of covert operations within its borders.
A massive landslide hit a village in the southern Switzerland. The incident occurred after the Birch glacier collapsed. A man is missing after the disaster. The landslide largely destroyed Blatten village. Authorities have launched a search operation. Climate change is likely the cause of the glacier collapse. Concerns are rising about the blocked Lonza River. Authorities are monitoring the situation.