A 27-year-old man named Mordechai Brafman has been arrested in Miami Beach for allegedly targeting and shooting at two individuals he believed to be Palestinians. The victims, visiting from Israel, were injured but survived. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack, with Brafman facing charges of attempted second-degree murder.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged global leaders to sustain pressure on Putin for a Ukrainian ceasefire during a virtual 'coalition of the willing' meeting. Starmer emphasized the need for concrete commitments as Russia plays 'pointless games' with Trump's peace plan. He called for action over studies and vowed to support Ukraine amid ongoing military pressure from Russia.
Indian-origin opposition leader in Singapore, Pritam Singh, was convicted of giving false testimony to a parliamentary committee, potentially disqualifying him from the upcoming general election. The case involves former lawmaker Raeesah Khan, who lied in Parliament. Singh, facing up to three years in prison or a fine, denies knowing the story was false.
Bulgaria and Romania will gain full access to Europe's Schengen free-travel zone starting January 1, 2024. EU ministers lifted land border controls after previous concerns about migrant prevention were addressed. This decision promises economic benefits, faster travel, and reduced border wait times for both countries and the wider Schengen area.
Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has resumed erupting at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, marking the seventh eruption in recent weeks. After brief pauses, the eruption began on December 23 and resumed on Monday, with spatter fountains reaching heights of 100 to 120 feet. Lava flows continue to feed multiple streams, though no homes or infrastructure are at risk. The eruption is expected to last 10 to 20 hours.
Scientists are sending mouse sperm to space. They want to see if mammals can reproduce there. The sperm is stored on the International Space Station. It will return to Earth in 2025. Researchers will then study the sperm. This research will help humans live on the Moon and Mars. It may also help save species on Earth.
One person was killed and several others injured when security personnel thwarted an attack on a Bangladesh Air Force base in Cox's Bazar. The attack was launched by locals after a man was detained for not having documents for his motorcycle. Air Force personnel fired blank shots to protect the base, denying allegations of firing live bullets.
A medical helicopter crashed in Mississippi, killing three people on board, including a pilot and two hospital staff members. The incident occurred near the intersection of Highway 43 and the Natchez Trace Parkway, with various emergency response teams arriving at the densely forested site. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined.
Thousands of people on boats and on land staged a "surf and turf" protest in northwest Spain on Saturday against a planned textile factory and the reopening of a copper mine. Organisers -- who termed the rally a "surf and turf" protest -- said they had suspicions about the plans by Portuguese company Altri to build a factory to make lyocell, a semi-synthetic textile.