The moon will look like a coppery red ball in the sky, a phenomenon known as the blood moon A total lunar eclipse will be visible in the Western Hemisphere overnight Thursday, with the best views in North America and South America. Skywatchers in Africa and parts of Europe may also be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the celestial spectacle. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth, the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s partners to remain vigilant and ensure that Russia does not use ceasefire negotiations as a means of deception. His comments follow breakthrough talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia, where Kyiv agreed in principle to a proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia. However, in his nightly address on Wednesday, a day after the Jeddah summit, Zelenskyy expressed caution. “We must move toward…

A 41-year-old woman was found alive on Tuesday after being trapped in her car for six days following a crash in northwest Indiana, officials said. Brieonna Cassell disappeared last Wednesday after leaving her mother’s home to visit a friend near the towns of Wheatfield and DeMotte, Indiana, according to CNN affiliate WLS. The mother of three reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel before veering off the road into a deep…

An Australian man lived for 100 days with an artificial titanium heart while he awaited a donor transplant, the longest period to date of someone with the technology. The patient, a man in his 40s who declined to be identified, received the implant during surgery at St. Vincent’s Hospital Sydney last November. In February, he became the first person worldwide to leave hospital with the device, which kept him alive…

A Nigerian, Chukwuka Nweke, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and murdering a 61-year-old woman, Iris Setti, in Rovereto, Italy. Nweke attacked the deceased in a public park in the northeastern Italian city of Rovereto in Trento on the evening of August 5, 2023. ANSA Italy reported that Nweke was found guilty of aggravated murder, robbery, sexual violence and sentenced earlier in the week. Witnesses claimed that Nweke,…

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of severe economic consequences for Russia if President Vladimir Putin refuses to sign a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine. Speaking to reporters in the white house, Trump stated that the U.S. has powerful financial measures at its disposal that could cause significant damage to Russia’s economy. “We could do things very bad for Russia. It would be devastating. But I don’t want to do that…

Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on nearly $30bn worth of American imports after US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports went into effect on Wednesday. The Canadian government said it will be following a “dollar-by-dollar” approach and institute 25% tariffs on American imports, including steel, computers and sports equipment. Donald Trump first announced the tariff on all steel and aluminum imports in February and scheduled them to go into effect on…

Brazil’s government has announced new regulations to expand payroll-deductible loans for private-sector workers through the country’s digital work card app. This initiative aims to provide domestic and rural workers with access to lower-cost credit. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that the measure comes at a time when his popularity has sharply declined in opinion polls and is expected to increase loan accessibility. The initiative seeks to extend payroll…

President Donald Trump has confirmed that American representatives are en route to Moscow to discuss the possibility of a ceasefire. Speaking during an Oval Office meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Trump expressed hope for a breakthrough in negotiations. “Hopefully, we can get a ceasefire from Russia… that would be 80% of the way to getting this horrible bloodbath to end,” Trump stated, underscoring the urgency of the situation.…

Security sources said Wednesday a Pakistani military operation rescued 200 passengers and killed 30 terrorists, a day after an attack on a train in Pakistan’s restive southwestern Balochistan province. The Jaffar Express, with roughly 450 people on board, was traveling north from Quetta, Balochistan, to Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, when it came under a bomb and gun attack Tuesday. As the operation continues beyond 24 hours, the train remains blocked in…

United States President Donald Trump Tuesday announced massive new tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium while threatening to “shut down” its auto industry and saying the best way to end the trade war was for Washington’s ally to be absorbed into the United States. Trump’s shock new threats came hours before a midnight deadline for ramping up the Republican’s increasingly global trade offensive. On his Truth Social platform, Trump announced…

In a dramatic turn of events, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and transferred to the Hague under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged crimes against humanity. The arrest, carried out on Tuesday, marks a significant milestone in the long-standing global scrutiny of Duterte’s controversial anti-drug crackdown. Duterte, 79, was detained in Manila upon his return from a trip to Hong Kong, the office of Philippine…