Trump at the Knesset, calls for Netanyahu pardon on graft charges
In his speech to the Knesset, US President Donald Trump appealed to President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently on trial on corruption charges, and…
WHO warns of surging levels of antibiotic resistance
October 13, 2025 One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections are resistant to antibiotic treatments, the World Health Organization said on Monday, calling for the medicines to be used more responsibly….
Pope Leo calls on journalists to protect the truth; says practising journalism not a crime
In a speech to media leaders, Pope Leo XIV said journalists are essential to truth, warning that disinformation threatens democracy. Earlier last week, Pope Leo XIV was asked by…
Nigeria, Afghanistan linked to ‘dangerous’ Facebook AI doctors fooling Australians
AI-generated “health professionals” are dispensing bogus advice and even prescribing medicines to unsuspecting Australians from Facebook accounts managed by users in Nigeria, Afghanistan and Mozambique. Multiple Facebook pages have been…
Record-breaking red dress made by 380 artists worldwide tells stories through embroidery
October 10, 2025 Falling over a structured bodice of this Red Dress, and spilling down two long sleeves and an exaggerated train, are 87 pieces of burgundy silk dupion…
World’s oldest man João Marinho Neto celebrates 113th birthday in Brazil
October 5, 2025 The world’s oldest man, João Marinho Neto celebrates his 113th birthday today, October 5, 2025. The Brazilian is celebrating the massive milestone today with a big party…
Pope Leo, after Trump critique, urges Catholics to help immigrants
October 5, 2025 Pope Leo urged the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics on Sunday to care for immigrants, pressing ahead with a message of welcome for migrants days after criticizing U.S….
Nurse who scammed Nigerians with promise of jobs in UK jailed
A former nurse who operated the UK end of a visa fraud network that conned people from abroad, mainly Nigeria and India, with bogus promises of jobs and sponsorship has…
US government shuts down. Here’s what to know
The government could shut down in less than a week. Here’s what you need to know. Right now, congressional leaders are busy blaming one another for the looming shutdown, but…
Congo’s ex-president Kabila sentenced to death in absentia by military court
September 30, 2025 Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia on Tuesday by a military court that convicted him of war crimes, treason,…