New York City police are searching for Jamar Banks, a 52-year-old man with 53 prior arrests, who has allegedly stabbed two individuals on the subway this week. Despite his extensive criminal record, Banks remains free, prompting concerns about subway safety and the city’s justice system. Tips are requested for his whereabouts.
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Luke Ford, a 35-year-old actor, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for rape, including Scotland's first 'stealthing' conviction. Ford deceived multiple women over 12 years, using dating apps to initiate contact before subjecting them to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. His stealthing conviction involved removing a condom without consent, an act classified as rape under UK law.
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday morning left multiple people injured. Madison police responded to the incident and are currently investigating. The public is advised to avoid the area around the school. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted violently, sending ash clouds over 8 km high, prompting authorities to raise the alert level to its highest status. Flight disruptions followed, with cancellations by an Australian airline. Residents and tourists are advised to stay 7-8 km away, as heightened volcanic activity and ash pose risks to air travel, particularly to Bali.
Elon Musk shared a video of a Starship upper stage making a vertical water landing, highlighting effort toward perfecting reentry at extreme temperatures. SpaceX prepares for a critical test flight on March 4, focusing on refining techniques and the Super Heavy booster’s controlled landing. This follows the FAA’s approval and hardware upgrades after a previous prototype was lost.
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.
As 2025 unfolds, global leaders' approval ratings reflect their influence and public support. Narendra Modi leads with 75% in India, followed by Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico and Javier Milei in Argentina. Key figures like Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese also make the list, showcasing diverse political landscapes and leadership styles impacting global dynamics.
US President Trump has reinstated the "foreign terrorist organisation" label on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, reversing former President Biden's decision. This move follows recent Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and their declaration targeting US and British interests. The executive order highlights the group's attacks on civilian targets, including Saudi airports and Israel, with implementation expected in weeks.
Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard scientist crucial to cancer diagnostic advancements, has been detained for two months, raising concerns about stalled research. Accused of failing to declare frog embryo samples, she faces deportation to Russia, where she fears imprisonment for protesting the war in Ukraine.
Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's army chief, has been elected as president, ending a two-year political vacuum. Backed by the US and Saudi Arabia, Aoun is seen as crucial to stabilising Lebanon amidst a financial crisis. His presidency faces significant challenges, including economic recovery and managing relations with Hezbollah.
Pelicot stood trial alongside 50 other men, many of whom denied the allegations. However, the court in Avignon found 47 guilty of rape, two of attempted rape, and two of sexual assault. The men, who hailed from nearby villages and towns, represented a cross-section of society, including firefighters, lorry drivers, soldiers, journalists, and DJs. This shocking diversity underscored how the network extended deep into the local community.