World Watch

North Korean state media reported that two new air defense missiles were launched during a test overseen by leader Kim Jong Un. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) described the missiles as possessing “superior combat capability” and utilizing “unique technology,” although no specific details were provided. The test confirmed that the projectiles are deemed effective […]

At Marineland Antibes in France, a male killer whale named Keijo is undergoing sexual stimulation by trainers to prevent inbreeding with his mother, Wikie. Marineland closed in January, amid a lack of agreement between facility managers, the French government, and animal rights activists on a suitable relocation plan for the orcas. This situation is further

Anastasia Samsonova, a 33-year-old human resources worker, recently traveled to a newly opened resort in North Korea. This trip marked her as one of the first tourists at the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, which commenced operations on July 1. The resort, located on the country’s east coast, features amenities such as hotels, restaurants, shopping

Pope Leo XIV recently expressed his approval of the UK’s agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, stating that it marks a “significant victory” for the Chagos Refugees Group. During a meeting with representatives from the group, he emphasized the importance of repairing what he referred to as a “grave injustice.” Under a treaty

Emine Erdogan, Turkey’s First Lady, has publicly urged Melania Trump to advocate for children suffering in Gaza due to the ongoing conflict. In a letter released by the Turkish presidency, Mrs. Erdogan commended Mrs. Trump’s support for children affected by the war in Ukraine and requested that she extend that advocacy to Palestinian children in

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano recently erupted, sending lava fountains reaching heights of 100 feet into the air. The eruption marks the 31st event in less than a year, underscoring Kilauea’s status as one of the most active volcanoes globally. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) released video footage capturing the eruption, which began at approximately 14:04

Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran national, has been informed by U.S. authorities that he could face deportation to Uganda shortly after his release from custody. His attorneys reported that he declined a plea deal which would have allowed him to accept a guilty plea for human smuggling charges in exchange for being deported to Costa

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has terminated Lt Gen Jeffrey Kruse from his position as head of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), alongside two other senior military commanders. The Pentagon has not provided specific reasons for these dismissals, which follow a recent White House criticism of a DIA report concerning the implications of US strikes

A crew member on the popular series Emily in Paris, Diego Borella, has died during filming in Venice for the show’s fifth season. Borella, a 47-year-old assistant director, reportedly collapsed in front of colleagues while preparations for a scene were underway. Emergency medics were summoned to Hotel Danieli at around 19:00 local time but were

Air Canada flight attendants recently held a strike, highlighting the issue of unpaid work in the aviation industry. Their rallying cry, “Unpaid work won’t fly,” drew attention to the common practice of not compensating cabin crew for tasks performed on the ground prior to takeoff, a practice that differs from some European airlines that pay