US President Trump attributes the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to his efforts and expresses intentions to visit the Middle East eventually. Trump's Mideast envoy, Steve Witkoff, plans to travel to Gaza to monitor the implementation of the hostage deal.
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An excerpt from a 1953 German manuscript, The Mars Project, has linked Elon Musk's name to a prediction about Mars' leadership. The resurfaced text, confirming the leader would be named "Elon", surprised Musk and sparked a flurry of reactions, fueling speculation about his future endeavors on Mars.
Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president who led the country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990, has died at 95. Nujoma, a key figure in Namibia’s liberation and long-time leader of SWAPO, passed away after a three-week illness, leaving a significant legacy in African history.
Victims and their families in Kenya have called on the international criminal court (ICC) to investigate a wave of kidnappings and extrajudicial killings linked to security forces. Since anti-government protests in June, over 60 killings and 89 abductions have been reported. Human rights groups accuse police of conducting forced disappearances and killings. Recent discoveries of tortured bodies and testimonies from survivors have heightened concerns, prompting calls for ICC intervention.
Vogue has critiqued Melania Trump's outfit in her official White House portrait, with writer Hannah Jackson commenting that Melania looks like a freelance magician. While the photo has generally been criticized as being 'heavily photoshopped', Vogue's harsh criticism of Melania has a context. Vogue did not make a cover on Melania during her first stint as the First Lady ditching a long-running tradition.
A massive sinkhole in Yashio, northeast of Tokyo, swallowed a truck, trapping its 74-year-old driver. Rescue efforts are hindered by unstable ground and growing sinkhole size. The collapse is linked to sewer pipe corrosion, raising concerns about aging infrastructure. Residents nearby evacuated, and over a million people were urged to reduce water use. Authorities plan nationwide sewer inspections to prevent similar incidents.
Bryan Johnson praised Indian food for its health benefits despite its carb-heavy reputation but faced criticism for bringing his own meals to India. The entrepreneur defended his precautions due to global food supply concerns. During his visit, he also noted the impact of air pollution in Mumbai on his health.
The Trump family business has released a voluntary ethics agreement allowing deals with private foreign companies, despite previous restrictions. Ethical safeguards from Trump's first term will remain, including hiring an outside ethics adviser. However, concerns persist about Trump's financial interests influencing policy. New ventures in cryptocurrency and media have raised further ethical and legal scrutiny.
The UK government is backing the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport to boost long-term economic growth. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves emphasized the project's potential despite opposition from environmental campaigners and some Labour party members, including London mayor Sadiq Khan. The expansion aims to address capacity issues at Heathrow, though concerns about noise, pollution, and climate goals persist. The project would take up to a decade to complete and involve significant... Expand
A coalition of attorneys general from 23 states has sued the Trump administration over the revocation of $11 billion in federal health funding, intended for COVID-19 related services and other health initiatives. The lawsuit claims the decision endangers public health and could lead to significant job losses in local health departments.