Russia maintains military presence in post-Assad Syria – but Damascus now holds leverage
New satellite imagery appears to show renewed Russian military-linked deliveries to Syria months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, according to a joint investigation by OSINT groups GeoInsider and SONARROW. The reported deliveries come amid uncertainty over Moscow’s future access to Syrian military facilities following the collapse of Assad’sContinue Reading
After Snowy Winter Delays Prevention, New Jersey Faces Rising Wildfire Risk
With a wildfire season that runs from March to May, fewer acres have burned than usual. But with fewer prescribed burns to thin combustible underbrush, severe fire remains a possibility. By Anna Mattson The New Jersey Forest Fire Service this month announced an elevated risk for fire spread across DelawareContinue Reading
Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
Reuters Canadian passengers from the MV Hondius were flown back from Tenerife on 10 May A Canadian who sailed on the cruise ship MV Hondius which was hit by a hantavirus outbreak in April has tested positive for the disease, officials in the province of British Columbia say. The individual,Continue Reading
‘I’ll be standing’: Wes Streeting sets out hopes for Labour leadership race
Wes Streeting called for a ‘proper contest’ to replace Keir Starmer and confirmed he would stand if the race was triggered. Speaking after resigning as health secretary this week, Streeting said he hoped the contest for the Labour leadership would be ‘good-natured’ and ‘focused on ideas’ Wes Streeting confirms heContinue Reading
Who are the Labour leadership hopefuls? | BBC Newscast
We look at two Labour leadership hopefuls setting out their visions for the UK ahead of a Labour leadership contest that hasn’t even begun. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham told the BBC he’d ‘save’ Labour, and Wes Streeting has confirmed that he would run in the event of a formalContinue Reading
Eurovision final in Vienna overshadowed by protests over Israel’s participation
Hundreds protested in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 as security was tightened around the Wiener Stadthalle before the grand final, amid tensions linked to the war in Gaza.Continue Reading
South Korea: Thousands watch robot monks march through Seoul’s historic streets
Four robot monks in traditional robes joined Seoul’s lantern parade ahead of Buddha’s birthday, symbolising Buddhism’s tech-savvy modernisation.Continue Reading
Thinking Is Power on Why Smart Women Podcast
From the Why Smart Women Podcast hosted by Annie McCubbin: “We explore why women sometimes make the wrong choices and offer insightful guidance for better, informed decisions. Through engaging discussions, interviews, and real-life stories, we empower women to harness their intelligence, question their instincts, and navigate life’s complexities with confidence.Continue Reading
California man facing federal charges in international turtle trafficking plot
Federal authorities charged a Daly City man in an international trafficking plot to smuggle nearly 300 poached loggerhead musk turtles from Florida to Taiwan.Continue Reading
Tens of thousands join far-right rally in central London
Tens of thousands marched through central London on Saturday at a far-right rally led by activist Tommy Robinson, NewsFeed Tens of thousands marched through central London on Saturday at a far-right rally led by activist Tommy Robinson, with demonstrators calling for stricter immigration policies. Police carried out one of theContinue Reading
Latvia’s president asks opposition leader to form new government
If opposition leader Kulbergs were to form a government, the cabinet lineup would need to be approved by parliament., If opposition leader Kulbergs were to succeed, the cabinet would still need to be approved by the parliament. Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has backed opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs to replace EvikaContinue Reading
The Democrats Just Laid Down Their Arms. Again.
Last week, I wrote about how the far right’s capture of governing institutions like the Supreme Court has put Democrats in the jackpot, forcing them to make some hard choices. Indeed, the decision laid before Democrats is one of the most famous choices ever laid out in the English language:Continue Reading