UK Says Russia Killed Alexei Navalny With Rare Frog-Derived Poison
UK and European allies blame Russia for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, saying a rare frog-derived poison was found in his body. Investigators reached this conclusion after a two-year forensic inquiry into Navalny’s death in a Siberian penal colony. Laboratories confirmed the presence of epibatidine, a powerful neurotoxin not found naturally in Russia….
Trump Backs Iran Leadership Change as Tensions Rise
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that a change in Iran’s leadership would be “the best thing that could happen,” signaling one of his most forceful calls for a replacement of the country’s clerical rulers. Trump criticized Tehran for decades of failed negotiations, saying that prolonged diplomacy has cost too much and yielded little…
Tarique Rahman Poised to Become Bangladesh PM After BNP Victory
Tarique Rahman will soon take office as Bangladesh’s prime minister after leading the centre-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to a decisive victory in the general election. His party’s victory marks a dramatic shift in the country’s politics after years dominated by Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League. Now 60, Rahman is the most prominent face…
Tragic Shooting at Hat Yai School: Principal Killed, Students Hospitalized
Authorities confirmed that a school principal, critically injured during a shooting at a secondary school in southern Thailand, has died in hospital on Thursday. The tragic incident has left the school community in shock as officials continue their investigation. The attack unfolded shortly before 17:00 local time (10:00 GMT) on Wednesday at Phatong Prathan Keeriwat…
9 Dead, 25 Injured in Tumbler Ridge School Shooting in British Columbia
Nine people have been killed and at least 25 others injured in a mass shooting in the small community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, according to Canadian police. Authorities said the suspect was also found dead at the scene. The gunfire unfolded at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and also at a nearby residence, resulting in…
Lawmakers claim Justice Department improperly redacted Epstein documents
US lawmakers have accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) of improperly redacting documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before releasing them to the public. On Monday, members of Congress began reviewing unredacted Epstein files for the first time. The collection includes nearly three million pages released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA),…
Bad Bunny Makes Super Bowl History as Trump Criticizes Show
Bad Bunny makes history at the Super Bowl as Trump criticizes the ‘terrible’ show Bad Bunny delivered a historic Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday, celebrating Puerto Rican culture and Latin identity on a global stage. As a result, the 31-year-old artist became the first performer to headline a Super Bowl halftime show entirely in…
Japan Votes Amid Heavy Snow in Rare Mid-Winter Snap Election
Voters across Japan are heading to polling stations despite heavy snow as the country holds a rare mid-winter snap election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the vote soon after winning leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). It has been 36 years since Japan last held an election during the winter months. Snowfall has…
New Message Reviewed in Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother
Police are examining a newly received message as they continue the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of U.S. television host Savannah Guthrie. Authorities said on Friday that they received a message referencing Nancy Guthrie. As a result, investigators are reviewing the information to determine whether it is credible and relevant to the case. Meanwhile,…
US and Iran to Meet in Oman as Fears of Military Conflict Escalate
Senior officials from the United States and Iran will begin direct talks in Oman within hours as tensions between the two countries continue to rise and increase fears of military conflict. The meeting follows a recent US military buildup in the Middle East. Washington increased its presence after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide anti-government…
