Hamas released three more hostages Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners as a fragile ceasefire appears to be holding despite recent tensions. Israeli American Sagui Dekel Chen, 36, a resident of Kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel, reportedly was taken captive when he confronted Hamas militants during their Oct. 7, 2023, terror attack in southern…
Cast your mind back to 2012, everyone’s buzzing that the Olympics is coming to London, The Twilight Saga came to an end in cinemas and no matter what radio station you put on, there was one song that was always playing. I’m not talking about ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ or ‘Call Me Maybe’ (bet that’s a throwback), but…
At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: Sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually smell pretty good. “In films and books, terrible things happen to those who smell mummified bodies,” said Cecilia Bembibre, director of research at University College…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the creation of a unified European military force, saying the continent must be self-reliant amid a persistent threat from Russia and uncertainty about U.S. support — a situation he described as “this new reality.” “We must build the Armed Forces of Europe so that Europe’s future depends only on…
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Syria’s interim government to cooperate with a U.S.-led coalition fighting against extremist groups in that region as he hosted a conference Thursday on the Mideast country’s future. Macron’s comments come amid uncertainty over the United States’ commitment to the region. Thursday’s conference in Paris among European and Arab nations was…
The discovery of the YR4 asteroid has sparked global discussions about how to protect Earth from a potential impact in 2032. With a 2.2% chance of collision, the asteroid’s size and destructive potential have led many to call on Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos for help. Their companies, SpaceX and Blue Origin, are seen as…
Travis Kelce’s week took a turn for the worse after the Kansas City Chiefs’ 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9. But the game’s outcome was just the start of his troubles. During the match, his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, was booed by Eagles fans, and former President Donald Trump later mocked the incident,…
Prince Harry’s recent appearance at the Invictus Games has drawn attention for what many believe to be a subtle yet pointed response to Donald Trump’s latest criticism of Meghan Markle. Without directly addressing the former president, Harry’s speech seemed to hint at his thoughts on the situation. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the…
The NFL has issued a lifetime ban to a dancer who participated in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show after the individual staged a protest during the performance. The dancer displayed a banner referencing Gaza and Sudan, leading to immediate action by security and a strong response from the league. Lamar’s halftime show was a…
The U.S. government has ended deportation protections for over 348,000 Venezuelans under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a move announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday. This decision, part of former President Donald Trump’s stricter immigration policies, could leave thousands vulnerable to deportation and the loss of work permits as early as April. The…