Greece marks the second anniversary of the Tempe train crash with a general strike and mass protests demanding accountability. The 2023 disaster, which killed 57 people, exposed systemic failures in the railway system. Led by victims' families, demonstrations have disrupted transport and businesses nationwide. While the government pledges rail safety reforms, public anger persists, fueling political tensions. Memorials honor the victims, as calls for justice grow louder.
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More than one million people have returned to their homes in Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, including 280,000 refugees who came back from abroad, the UN said on Tuesday. "Since the fall of the regime in Syria we estimate that 280,000 Syrian refugees and more than 800,000 people displaced inside the country have returned to their homes," Filippo Grandi, the UN high commissioner for refugees, wrote on the X social media platform.
SpaceX achieved a remarkable feat on April 21, launching two Falcon 9 rockets within hours. The evening launch of the Bandwagon-3 mission deployed multiple payloads, including a European reentry capsule and satellites for weather resilience and military surveillance. The booster successfully returned to Cape Canaveral, marking another milestone in SpaceX's rideshare program and increasing launch cadence.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder, sparking intense online debate. Supporters praised the move as tough on crime, while critics questioned the timing and fairness, with some suggesting Mangione is being treated differently due to the victim's high-profile status.
New Zealand's Parliament overwhelmingly rejected the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, designed to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, with a vote of 112 to 11. The bill sparked significant debate about Indigenous rights and prompted large-scale protests. Despite its defeat, scrutiny of Maori rights continues as the government considers further changes to laws referencing the Treaty.
Donald Trump kicked off his second presidential inauguration celebrations with a grand fireworks display at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. Joined by Melania and his family, the night featured dancing, patriotism, and a star-studded gathering of political allies. The event symbolized Trump's return to power and energized his supporters. As the night unfolded, Trump reflected on his plans for the upcoming inauguration and his leadership journey. The celebration, marked by unity and... Expand
on Sunday, adding rescuers had been working for hours to reach the men. At least 10 miners died in February 2022 after being trapped underground when a coal mine collapsed in the northern province of Baghlan.
US President Donald Trump granted a pardon to Devon Archer, claiming unfair treatment in his prosecution. Archer, associated with Hunter Biden through Burisma Holdings, was convicted in 2018 for defrauding a Native American tribe. US President Donald Trump's advisor said Archer's legal issues worsened after he cooperated with congressional investigators.
For the first time in US history, foreign leaders will attend a presidential inauguration. President-elect Donald Trump has invited several global figures to his swearing-in ceremony, including Argentina's president Javier Milei and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The event signifies a crucial moment in the political tradition of peaceful power transfer.
Edgar Maddison Welch, infamous for his 2016 attack on a Washington pizzeria over the debunked "Pizzagate" conspiracy, was fatally shot by North Carolina police during a traffic stop. Welch, who pulled a gun on officers, died two days later. ​​​Welch’s name became notorious nearly a decade ago after he fired a gun inside Comet Ping Pong, a Washington, DC, pizzeria