A Russian military court on Thursday sentenced a woman to eight years in jail for criticising the Ukraine offensive online and calling for the assassination of President Vladimir Putin, state media reported. Moscow has opened hundreds of criminal cases against those who oppose the Ukraine campaign under strict censorship laws ushered in at the start of the conflict. Russia’s second western district military court found Anastasia Berezhinskaya, 43, guilty of…

A man carrying explosives died in a blast as he attempted to attack Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday, police said, days before the country hosts the G20 summit. Brasilia vice governor, Celina Leao said preliminary information suggested it was a “suicide”, and came seconds after an explosion in a nearby car that the man was seen getting out of. “This citizen approached the Federal Supreme Court, tried to enter, failed,…

Britain’s King Charles III is celebrating his 76th birthday, marking the occasion with a visit to a surplus food festival. Charles is treating the day as a normal working one and carrying on with his duties despite facing a personally challenging year in which both he and Kate, the princess of Wales, were diagnosed with cancer. The monarch will open the first two Coronation Food Hubs on the first anniversary…

Republicans gain control of the House, achieving a “trifecta” with the presidency and Senate under Trump. This unified government sets the stage for sweeping policy changes and reforms. Washington, D.C. — In a major political victory, the Republican Party has taken control of the U.S. House of Representatives, completing a “trifecta” by holding the presidency and both houses of Congress. This gives the Republicans full control of the federal government,…

The head of Uganda’s Anglican Church on Wednesday said Justin Welby, who has resigned as Archbishop of Canterbury, had split the global Anglican communion.Stepping down as the spiritual leader of Anglicans worldwide on Tuesday, Welby said he had failed to ensure a proper investigation into allegations of abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps decades ago.The Church of Uganda has long been at loggerheads with the Church of England…

Former President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Wednesday for a historic meeting with President Joe Biden. This is Trump’s first visit to the White House since leaving office nearly four years ago under a cloud of controversy and scandal. The meeting, which was confirmed by the White House on Tuesday, comes as Trump begins to swiftly assemble his administration ahead of his upcoming second term. One of…

Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $90,670 on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. The surge in value comes amid growing optimism surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s support for digital assets and his pledge to ease regulations on the crypto industry. Bitcoin briefly spiked to $91,000 before settling just below that mark, as the volatile asset continued its remarkable rally following Trump’s recent victory in the U.S.…

Incoming US President, Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Fox News host, Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defence. The president-elect said, “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First. “With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice – Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down.” Hegseth is a veteran of the Army National Guard, where he did…

At least 11 people were reported injured in an explosion at a manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, police said. A “hazardous materials incident” was reported Tuesday afternoon at the address of a Givaudan Sense Colour facility, according to the Louisville Metro Emergency Services. The University of Louisville Hospital said it received seven patients from the explosion, including two in critical condition. Injuries have included burn and blast wounds, a hospital…

Donald Trump announced Tuesday that tech billionaire, Elon Musk will lead a new U.S. government efficiency group tasked with cutting federal waste, as the Republican president-elect added a series of seasoned figures and hardliners to his incoming administration. Musk became a key ally to Trump during his campaign, reportedly spending over $100 million to help the Republican win and repeatedly boosting Trump’s candidacy on X, the platform he owns. Trump…

…For sharing classified documents online A man who stole hundreds of classified documents from the Pentagon and shared them online was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison, according to news outlets. Jack Teixeira, 22, pleaded guilty to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information in March. Prosecutors were seeking a 17-year sentence for the former Massachusetts Air National Guard member. “All of the responsibility falls…

The Church of England is beginning its search for a new leader after the Archbishop of Canterbury resigned.The Most Reverend Justin Welby announced he is stepping down after an independent review found he “could and should” have reported decades-long abuse of men and young boys by his former friend, the barrister John Smyth QC.Thousands of church leaders, including members of its General Synod committee, had called for him to step…