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SYDNEY, Australia — Authorities in Australia say a deadly mass shooting on Sunday at a Jewish event in Sydney was an act of terrorism. At least eleven people were killed and nearly 30 others injured when gunmen opened fire at a crowded Hanukkah festival. Police say one of the shooters was also killed. Two people […]
Paris — Five more people have been arrested in the investigation of the Louvre crown jewels theft, but the treasures are still missing, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said Thursday. The suspects were taken into custody Wednesday in Paris and nearby areas. One is believed to have been part of the four-person team that stole the […]
LONDON, England — If you consider yourself a true aficionado of period dramas and romance films, you should know that one famous costume is going on sale. The costume in question was worn by Colin Firth when he portrayed the austere Mr. Darcy in the 1995 adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice.” It will be available […]
GAZA — After promising to provide more aid to Gaza as the region continues in a war with Israel, the United States has airdropped its first round of meals. Military planes dropped about 30,000 meals Saturday. And, President Biden says this offering will not be the last. Palestinian people who remain in the region have […]
GAZA CITY, Gaza — Hundreds of Palestinians were killed or injured Thursday while trying to access aid trucks loaded with supplies. Accounts of what happened are varied, with media outlets in Gaza claiming that Israeli soldiers “opened fire” on people as they waited. Others say people were run over by aid trucks or hit after […]
MOSCOW, Russia — Just over a week after he died at a prison near the Arctic Circle, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s body has been returned to his mother. Following the man’s death, there were reports that Russian authorities were pressuring his mother for a “secret” burial or were threatening to bury his body at […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Following reports that Alexei Navalny died in a Russian prison at the age of 47, Hoosier Senator Todd Young reflected on Navalny’s influence, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and more. Navalny received international attention as a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The man led opposition efforts against Putin for years and […]
ATHENS, Greece — Greece made history Thursday, as the Orthodox Christian country legalized same-sex marriage. Activists have long been hoping for this change, which will also allow same-sex couples to adopt children and enjoy other rights. The vote passed with 176 Parliamentarians in favor. But, LGTBQIA+ community members and activists have made it clear that […]
LAS VEGAS, NV — President Biden says he’s concerned about King Charles after it was revealed that Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. The President told reporters in Las Vegas today he’s hoping to speak to him soon. Buckingham Palace is not revealing the type of cancer or the prognosis but did say the King […]
SDEROT, Israel — Former Vice President and Indiana Governor Mike Pence is currently in Israel, showing his support for the country’s efforts against Hamas. He Tweeted Thursday that he wanted to see “first hand [sic] the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attack of October 7th.” Later in that post, he added, “I told every Israeli […]
UPDATE: The Islamic State has since taken credit for the bombings, which officials now say killed 84 people. Previous reports had listed the death counts at 103 and 95. — KERMAN, Iran — At least 84 people are dead, and many more are hurt, following two bombings in Iran Wednesday. Iranian people were gathering to […]