North Korea on Monday condemned joint US-South Korean military drills as a "provocative act", warning of the danger of sparking war with "an accidental single shot," days after Seoul's air force mistakenly bombed a village on its own territory. The latest exercise comes after two South Korean Air Force fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a village during a joint training exercise with US forces on March 6.
Related news
Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl announced the collapse of his coalition talks with the conservative Austrian People's Party. Kickl, who won 28.8 per cent of the vote in the September election, had been mandated to form a government after previous negotiations failed. Disputes over policies and ministerial positions led to the breakdown. Austria's political future remains uncertain, with interim chancellor Alexander Schallenberg in charge.
Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, is poised to install former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili as president, solidifying its power after a contested election. The opposition, boycotting parliament and demanding new elections, views this as hindering Georgia's European aspirations and benefiting Russia. The move follows protests sparked by the government's suspension of EU accession talks.
Experts are urging the royal family to mend their relationship with Prince Harry for the 2027 Invictus Games. Despite health issues within the royal family, they believe attending the games alongside Harry would improve their public image and demonstrate unity.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he was charged with infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he "realised the seriousness of all the allegations"learned Saturday from a source familiar with the case. The messaging service Durov founded with his brother in 2013 "was not created to be a platform for criminals", he told investigators through an interpreter, according to extracts from his questioning in December provided by the source.
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has offered to house US criminals, including those with citizenship and residency, in Salvadoran jails for a fee. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has welcomed this unprecedented proposal, which could include jailing gang members and deporting migrants, to help sustain El Salvador's prison system.
"Basically, Mahmoud's wife thinks ISIS is better than Trump. Maybe she can go to be an ISIS bride in Syria," MAGA commentator Laura Loomer posted on X reacting to the statement Mahmoud Khalil's wife issued on March 11 when she did not reveal her identity. "Syria is safer for her, her unborn child, and her criminal husband," another wrote. "She shouldn't be allowed to give birth in America," another user wrote. Mahmoud Khalil's wife Noor Abdalla is a 28-year-old dentist and she is expecting her... Expand
Frito-Lay recalled certain 13-ounce bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips due to potential undeclared milk allergen. The recall affects 6,344 bags sold in Oregon and Washington with a "Guaranteed Fresh" date of February 11, 2025. Consumers with milk allergies are urged to discard the product. No allergic reactions have been reported as of December 18, 2024.
Washington, DC, is set to host the inauguration of Donald Trump's second term, featuring wealthy supporters like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. The event has raised a record-breaking $170 million, with attendance from high-profile corporate leaders and billionaires.
Xavier James Trudeau, son of outgoing Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, launches his music career with an R&B single, ‘Til the Night’s Done, releasing on February 21, 2025. The teaser video on Instagram received positive reactions. This move comes amid his family's recent separation and his father's political transition.
Journalist Jacqueline Sweet claims her X account was suspended after she published an article debunking online conspiracy theories suggesting an Elon Musk fan account belonged to the billionaire himself. Sweet, alongside collaborators, identified the account owner as Adrian Dittmann, a man from Fiji. Following Musk’s interaction with her post, her account and links to the article were blocked on the platform, she claimed.