Author: Rachel Maddow

Russia deployed 142 attack and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported on Telegram. Explosions shook Kherson, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro during the strikes. Ukrainian forces intercepted 126 drones, while 16 drones hit 10 different locations. Kherson Suffers Casualties and Damage Local reports confirmed two deaths and 14 injuries in Kherson. Drones damaged nine homes, schools, a hospital, an administrative building, a gas station, and several cars. Odesa Faces Power Outages Media confirmed one person injured in Odesa, with Chornomorsk sustaining the worst damage. Governor Oleg Kiper said 29,000 residents lost electricity as energy infrastructure failed. Kiper added…

The Israeli army began a new assault Friday and labelled Gaza City a combat zone.International organisations and aid groups condemned the attack immediately.Health officials reported 63,025 Palestinians dead, including 59 in the last 24 hours.Churches and aid groups vowed to stay in the city to help displaced residents.Israel said Hamas leaders hide in Gaza City and operate an active tunnel network.Explosions and smoke appeared across southern Israel as the fighting intensified.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack. Civilians Endure Rising Hardship Gaza residents said international criticism failed to halt Israel’s military operations.Mohamed…

A 14-year-old boy told police he started several wildfires in Portugal using matches and a scooter.Authorities suspect he ignited fires in Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela.Police said the boy acted out of frustration over school struggles and social difficulties.Investigators have not ruled out the possibility he acted with others. Authorities Investigate Repeated Blazes Police launched inquiries after fires repeatedly appeared in the same parishes during summer.The investigation found some areas faced daily wildfires, destroying hectares of forest and alarming residents.Braga Judicial Police transferred the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office for Family and Children’s Court proceedings. Arrests and Firefighting Efforts By…

Experts blame rising temperatures and declining rainfall for worsening Europe’s forest fires.The 2025 wildfire season has already shattered records for land destroyed.Firefighters report over one million hectares burned across the EU, surpassing the size of Corsica.This year’s total exceeds last year’s burned area by more than four times. Fire Counts and Carbon Emissions Authorities confirmed over 1,800 forest fires, releasing more than 38 million tonnes of CO₂.Among 27 EU nations, only the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Malta avoided fires.Italy and Romania topped the list with more than 450 blazes each.Cyprus recorded just three fires, but each caused severe…

Gunfire erupted Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during morning mass.Police reported the shooter fired a rifle through church windows while carrying a shotgun and pistol.The attacker killed two students, aged eight and ten, and injured 17 others before taking his own life.Authorities confirmed the shooter is contained and no longer poses an active threat to the community. Officials React to Tragedy Police chief Brian O’Hara condemned the attack as “sheer cruelty and cowardice” during a press briefing.Governor Tim Walz called the shooting “horrific” and prayed for children and teachers affected by the violence.Children’s Minnesota admitted five injured…

The European Commission approved a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV across member states.Gilead confirmed the approval follows a recommendation from the European Medicines Agency last month.Lenacapavir will be sold under the brand name Yeytuo in the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Lenacapavir Delivers High-Level Protection Lenacapavir blocks HIV replication and stops the virus from spreading in the body.The injection provides protection for both adults and adolescents.Clinical trials showed 100 per cent effectiveness, making experts hail it as a major 2024 medical breakthrough.Yeytuo replaces daily pills as Europe’s first twice-yearly PrEP option. Rising Infections Highlight Need HIV cases in 2023 increased…

Thousands of students tried to reach Indonesia’s Parliament in Jakarta on Monday to protest lawmakers’ housing benefits.Riot police fired tear gas to disperse protesters who approached the heavily guarded compound.Demonstrators responded by throwing rocks and bottles and setting fires under a nearby flyover.Authorities blocked streets and toll roads leading to Parliament, creating massive traffic jams across the city.Police deployed over 1,200 officers to secure the Parliament area. Outrage Over Excessive Benefits Reports revealed 580 House of Representatives members received 50 million rupiah (€2,637) per month since September 2024.Protesters denounced the allowances as unfair while most citizens face severe economic hardships.The…