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Putin's war for the history books: Dmytro Kuleba speaks to France 24
The Bronze Horseman, the iconic equestrian statue in Senate Square in St Petersburg, was commissioned by Catherine the Great in honor of Peter the Great, the city's founder. The pedestal of the statue bears a laconic dedication, "To Peter the First, Catherine the Second, 1782". Does Putin want to be the third, Vladimir the Great? And is that ambition, expansion at any cost, the real reason behind ...
Algeria sent fighter jets to Niger to thwart ‘coup attempt’, president says
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says Algiers deployed warplanes to Niamey in late August following an attack by mutineers.
Putin's war for the history books: Dmytro Kuleba speaks to France 24
The Bronze Horseman, the iconic equestrian statue in Senate Square in St Petersburg, was commissioned by Catherine the Great in honor of Peter the Great, the city's founder. The pedestal of the statue bears a laconic dedication, "To Peter the First, Catherine the Second, 1782". Does Putin want to be the third, Vladimir the Great? And is that ambition, expansion at any cost, the real reason behind ...
Zelensky claims Ukraine ‘de-occupied’ around 140 km of territory from Russia
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Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution
Pike's lawyers said the failure "goes far beyond any one person". Pike is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections.
Tennessee prisons official resigns after Christa Pike’s failed US execution
The state's governor said Frank Strada would step down as an independent review examines what went wrong.
A 10.22-kg rock used as a Michigan barn doorstop was identified as a new iron meteorite
In 1939, a meteorite was unearthed on a Michigan farm and innocently pressed into service as a doorstop for many years. It wasn't until 2018, following the fall of another meteorite, that subsequent owners saw its true value. Central Michigan University performed an analysis and confirmed it as a new IIIAB iron meteorite, shedding light on the crucial role of personal specimens in advancing scient...
Iowa family’s 84-year farming legacy ends as 1,209 acres go up for auction
On October 30, a landmark auction will take place for the 1,209-acre farmland portfolio owned by the Woods family in Fayette County. This well-preserved parcel boasts high-quality soil, attracting a variety of potential buyers—from local farmers to investors and recreational users. The hybrid auction setup will enable competitive bidding on individual lots, marking the culmination of the family’s ...
Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee bought Grey Gardens for $220,000; it later sold for $15.5M
In a momentous deal for historic preservation, Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee acquired the storied Grey Gardens estate in 1979 for $220,000. Following a meticulous restoration, it emerged as a cultural hallmark tied to the Beales. Its remarkable sale for $15.5 million in December 2017 underscores the lasting interest in uniquely significant properties, concluding nearly forty years of history for thi...
Israeli reporter’s ‘verbal attack’ ends Ireland football news conference
Israeli journalists asked coach Hallgrimsson about the Flydubai attack and alleged racist abuse by Ireland's players.
Tennessee prison chief who oversaw botched Christa Pike execution resigns
The head of Tennessee's prison system has resigned in the first major shake-up since the stunning failed execution of Christa Pike, who is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, who previously denied Pike clemency, has halted further executions through the rest of the year while a review is conducted.
Tennessee’s top prison official resigning after botched execution of Christa Pike
Frank Strada leaving position as state launches independent investigation into what went wrongTennessee’s top prison official is stepping down in the aftermath of the failed execution of death row prisoner Christa Pike, the state’s governor Bill Lee announced Saturday.Frank Strada, the department of correction commissioner, will leave his position later in October as the state launches an independ...
US Coast Guard searches for missing air ambulance off coast of Massachusetts
The plane was undertaking a medical evacuation from Bermuda with six people onboard when it lost contactThe US Coast Guard is searching for an air ambulance jet with six people onboard that lost contact with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during a flight from Bermuda to Boston early on Saturday morning.In a statement to the Guardian, an FAA spokesperson said that the agency issued a sea...
Tennessee prisons chief resigning after botched execution of Christa Pike
The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning, Governor Bill Lee announced on Saturday, the first major shake-up since the stunning failed execution of Christa Pike landed her on a ventilator at a hospital. Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, will step down this month, Lee said. Strada said in a statement that resigning was “in the best interest of Tennesseans” while a...
Florida jury finds ex-sheriff’s deputy not guilty in shooting death of Black air force airman
Roger Fortson was shot by deputy when he opened door with gun in hand after a false domestic disturbance callA Florida jury recently found former sheriff’s deputy Eddie Duran not guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in the fatal shooting of Roger Fortson, a Black US air force airman who was killed inside his apartment after authorities responded to an unfounded report of a domestic disturbance.An...
Four North Carolina homes repaired after Helene face demolition after FEMA buyouts
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, four homes in the Cottages at Cypress Run neighborhood in Hendersonville face demolition due to severe flooding. Previously, these homes were repaired through homeowner efforts and community volunteerism. To address the persistent flood threats, homeowners have chosen FEMA's voluntary buyouts, aligning with the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program's initiative to c...
Tens of thousands of people take to streets of Paris to march for Pride
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, who leaded the march through the capital, highlighted some of the threats that the LGBTQ+ community is still facing, saying, "LGBTQIA+ venues are still being threatened, attacked, discriminated against, and subjected to violence and intimidation."
Queensland dairy farmer opened four campsites after drought forced her family to sell 40 cows
Agritourism is gaining momentum among Australian farmers struggling with drought-related financial pressures. Landowners like Libby Rough are transforming their properties into camping havens, creating alternative income streams. This shift not only aids in sustaining their farms during tough times but also promotes local agricultural education among visitors. Moreover, local authorities are strea...
Somalia won’t accept Israeli presence ‘under any circumstances’: President
In exclusive Al Jazeera interview, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Israel planning a naval base in Berbera.
Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution, governor says
Pike survived two lethal injections on Wednesday and is currently in critical condition in hospital.
Jerusalem Daily: UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted ‘terrorist’ attack
Jerusalem Daily: UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attempted ‘terrorist’ attack
Shop clerk and son charged with selling illegal kratom after two Ole Miss students die from suspected overdoses
Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang died after apparently ingesting kratom product last monthFederal authorities investigating the recent deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product, prosecutors announced on Friday.A drug taskforce in Mississippi had previously urged people to avoid kratom, an herbal substance that act...
Israeli reporters’ ‘verbal attack’ cuts short Ireland press conference
Israeli reporters’ ‘verbal attack’ cuts short Ireland press conference
Ceuta support T-shirt: €10 of its €35 price goes to self-described ‘patriotic’ movement Save Europe Act
A T-shirt bearing the slogan “We are all from Ceuta” is being sold as a show of support for Ceuta, but part of the proceeds goes to Save Europe Act, a self-described patriotic movement that advocates remigration.
The Ceuta support T-shirt: €10 of its €35 price goes to Save Europe Act, a self-described patriotic movement
A T-shirt with the slogan "We are all caballas" is sold as a show of support for Ceuta, but part of the proceeds goes to Save Europe Act, a self-described patriotic movement that advocates remigration.
The Ceuta support T-shirt: €10 of its €35 price funds the far right
A T-shirt with the slogan "We are all caballas" is sold as a show of support for Ceuta, but part of the proceeds goes to Save Europe Act, a far-right movement that advocates remigration.
