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A Russian oil tanker in the Black Sea was reportedly attacked by a Ukrainian maritime drone carrying 450 kg of explosives. The tanker, known as the SIG ship, was hit as it transported fuel for the Russian military, according to a Ukrainian intelligence source. The attack temporarily halted traffic on the Kerch, a bridge connecting Crimea to Russia, as well …

A YouTuber is now facing charges after an event he organized in New York City turned into a chaotic riot. The event was supposed to be a console giveaway, offering free PlayStation 5s to attendees. However, the gathering quickly escalated, resulting in 65 arrests on the afternoon of August 4th. The organiser, Kai Cenat, who is a popular Twitch gaming …

Niger’s military junta has reportedly requested help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner in the face of a deadline set by the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, to release the country’s ousted president or face potential military intervention. According to journalist Wassim Nasr, the request was made by Gen. Salifou Mody during a visit to neighboring Mali, where he made …

Eight pro-LGBT+ protesters were apprehended by Malaysian authorities outside the Sogo Kuala Lumpur shopping center on 29 July. The demonstrators were observed displaying placards conveying messages such as “Only God can judge” and “Being gay is not a crime.” Malaysia, a country that has criminalized sodomy for over a century and a half, imposes severe penalties such as caning and …

A Colombian judge has ordered the release of Nicolás Petro, the son of President Gustavo Petro, from detention as he is being investigated for allegations of illicit enrichment and money laundering. Nicolás Petro was arrested this past Saturday and charged with these two crimes. However, he has agreed to cooperate with the investigation and has admitted that his father’s 2022 …

Drone footage has revealed the moment a Russian naval ship was attacked in a drone attack at a Black Sea port. The attack is believed to have caused serious damage to the ship, rendering it unable to carry out its combat missions. The incident marks the first attack on a major Russian commercial port since the war between Russia and …

Former President Donald Trump, who recently appeared in court for the third time as a criminal defendant, delivered a defiant speech on Friday night, where he insulted prosecutors and claimed that the charges against him would only benefit his 2024 presidential campaign. Speaking at a Republican Party dinner in Alabama, Trump stated, “Any time they file an indictment, we go …

Victims of a destructive wildfire in northern New Mexico last year are receiving compensation, with federal emergency managers announcing that landowners will receive over $14 million in payouts. Congress allocated nearly $4 billion at the end of last year to pay claims resulting from the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. Although the recovery process has been acknowledged as lengthy and challenging, …