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Israel-Hamas extend cease-fire by 2 days to release more hostages
Israel and Hamas agreed Monday, Nov. 27, to extend their cease-fire in order to release hostages for another two days. White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby made the announced the fighting will pause until at least Thursday morning. “This humanitarian pause has already brought a halt to the fighting together with the surge in… -
Hundreds of humanitarian aid trucks head to Gaza
Israel’s military released footage of aid trucks entering Gaza from Egypt, delivering diesel and cooking gas through the Rafah crossing. COGAT announced the dispatch of an additional 200 humanitarian aid trucks to international organizations in Gaza, part of a cease-fire involving hostage and prisoner exchanges. Israel and Hamas extended the cease-fire for two more days,… -
Armed rebels seize and release Israel-linked tanker in Red Sea
Armed assailants seized and released a tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Yemen on Sunday, Nov. 26. The U.S. Central Command, including the USS Mason, responded to the seizure and demanded the assailants release the tanker. The United States Navy apprehended at least five armed rebels during the struggle. “We’re continuing to assess,… -
Finland’s border dispute with Russia intensifies over migrant influx
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has called on Russia to cease sending asylum seekers to Finland, characterizing the practice as a “hybrid attack.” Finland recently closed most border crossings due to an influx of over 800 migrants from nations including Afghanistan, Kenya, Morocco, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria and Yemen. Finland is accusing Russia of orchestrating the… -
Right-wing protests spark violence in Dublin after school stabbing
Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar denounced anti-immigrant protesters in Dublin who rioted following the stabbing of three children on Thursday, Nov. 23. The chaos — involving up to 500 people — led to 34 arrests as rioters looted shops and clashed with police. Rumors linking a foreign national to the school attack fueled the violence.… -
France successfully tests 6,000-mile range ballistic missile
France successfully test-fired the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile on Saturday night, Nov. 18, according to the French Ministry of Defense. The test marks a significant advancement in bolstering the nation’s nuclear deterrent. The M51.3 is the latest iteration of the M51 missile family, enhancing its characteristics with an improved third stage. Fired from the French… -
Argentina, Brazil fans brawl with police before World Cup qualifier
Violence threatened to overshadow a historic World Cup qualifier as police clashed with unruly fans. The Brazil vs. Argentina match witnessed a 30-minute delay as police corralled fans at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium on Tuesday, Nov 21. Fan altercations erupted during the playing of the national anthem, leading Brazilian police to intervene with batons… -
Alaskan skaters experience rare ‘ice window’ on alpine lakes
Skaters in Alaska recently enjoyed a unique experience on Rabbit Lake, where a rare “ice window” formed on frozen alpine lakes. The ice window allowed skaters to witness the lake’s crystal-clear depths, revealing massive boulders and fascinating topography beneath the frozen surface. Luc Mehl, an outdoor educator and certified ice rescue instructor, shared his encounter.… -
Workers trapped for 10th day in collapsed Indian tunnel
Rescue efforts for 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel face multiple challenges, including machine malfunctions and the constant threat of additional collapses. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, rescuers released video footage of construction workers who have been trapped in the tunnel for more than a week in mountainous northern India. The workers have been… -
NASA astronaut’s tool bag lost during spacewalk now orbits Earth
In an unexpected turn of events during a recent spacewalk, a tool bag belonging to a NASA astronaut has become a satellite as it orbits Earth. The white satchel, valued at $100,000, was initially used for crucial tasks aboard the International Space Station (ISS) but became untethered during the astronaut’s maintenance walk. NASA astronauts Jasmin… -
9 dead in wall collapse as torrential rains batter Dominican Republic
At least nine people died when a concrete wall collapsed in a tunnel on a busy avenue in Santo Domingo on Saturday, Nov. 18. The incident is a result of heavy rains and floods caused by a tropical disturbance impacting the western Caribbean. The Caribbean country’s government is facing criticism as experts, including civil engineer… -
SpaceX’s Starship explodes in second test flight
SpaceX’s Starship, intended for lunar missions, launched from Boca Chica, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 18, but the launch was deemed a failure as the Super Heavy booster exploded over the Gulf of Mexico after detachment. Minutes later, the core Starship continued into space before exploding. SpaceX officials suggest that the ship’s self-destruct system was likely… -
Memphis crime surge prompts state lawmaker to ask governor for help
State Sen. Brent Taylor, a Republican representing East Shelby County and portions of East Memphis, is urgently seeking assistance from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to address a recent surge in criminal activities in Memphis. In a letter sent on Wednesday, Nov. 15, Taylor implored the governor for state support, specifically requesting an augmentation of Tennessee…