Author: Rachel Maddow

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 142 drones, Ukraine’s Air Force reported on Telegram. Explosions struck Kherson, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro as the assault unfolded. Ukrainian forces shot down 126 drones, while 16 drones hit 10 locations across the country. Kherson Sustains Casualties and Damage Local media reported two deaths and 14 injuries in Kherson after drones struck homes, schools, a hospital, a gas station, and vehicles. Authorities confirmed nine houses, several medical and educational facilities, and an administrative building sustained damage. Odesa Blackout Hits Thousands Chornomorsk sustained the heaviest damage in Odesa, leaving at least 29,000 residents without power. District…

The Israeli army attacked Gaza City on Friday, declaring it an active combat zone.International organisations and aid groups condemned the assault immediately.Health officials reported 63,025 Palestinians dead, including 59 in the past 24 hours.Churches and aid groups pledged to stay in the city to support displaced residents.Israel said Hamas leaders and operational tunnels remain active in Gaza City.Explosions and smoke spread across southern Israel as the fighting intensified.Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack. Gaza Civilians Endure Violence and Displacement Gaza City residents said international condemnation failed to stop Israeli attacks.Mohamed Aboul Hadi…

A 14-year-old boy admitted setting several wildfires in Portugal using matches after riding to forested areas on a scooter.Police suspect he started blazes in Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela.The boy told officers he felt frustrated over poor school results and struggles socializing with peers.Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that he acted as part of a group. Authorities Investigate Repeated Fires Police launched investigations after wildfires repeatedly struck the same regions during summer.Officials reported daily destruction and widespread concern among residents, with hundreds of hectares burned.Braga Judicial Police completed the investigation and sent the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.The…

Scientists warn hotter temperatures and reduced rainfall from climate change worsen forest fires.Europe’s 2025 wildfire season shatters records for land burned.Fires have destroyed over one million hectares in the EU this year, exceeding Corsica’s total area.That total is more than four times larger than last year. Massive Fire Numbers Across the Continent Authorities reported over 1,800 forest fires, releasing more than 38 million tonnes of CO₂.Only the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Malta avoided wildfires this year.Italy and Romania each reported over 450 blazes, topping the EU fire counts.Some countries with fewer fires faced the worst destruction, including Cyprus…

Gunfire erupted Wednesday at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during morning mass.The shooter fired a rifle through church windows, carrying a shotgun and a pistol.Police confirmed the shooter killed two children, aged eight and ten, and wounded 17 others.Officials reported authorities contained the shooter, and no active threat remained for residents. Leaders Respond to Violence Police chief Brian O’Hara condemned the attack as “sheer cruelty and cowardice.”Governor Tim Walz called the incident “horrific” and prayed for students and teachers.Children’s Minnesota admitted five victims, and Hennepin Healthcare treated additional patients.President Donald Trump said the White House monitored the situation after receiving…

The European Commission approved a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV across member states.Gilead confirmed the approval follows the European Medicines Agency’s recommendation last month.Lenacapavir, branded as Yeytuo, will launch in the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Lenacapavir Shows Full Protection Lenacapavir acts as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), stopping HIV from replicating in the body.The shot protects both adults and adolescents at risk of infection.Clinical trials reported 100 per cent effectiveness, earning recognition as a key medical breakthrough of 2024.Yeytuo eliminates the need for daily PrEP pills. Rising Infections Push Approval New HIV cases in 2023 rose 11.8 per cent to over…

Thousands of students marched toward Indonesia’s Parliament in Jakarta on Monday to protest lavish allowances.Authorities blocked streets and several toll roads, causing massive traffic jams across the city.Riot police fired tear gas at protesters as they tried to reach the Parliament compound.Demonstrators retaliated by throwing rocks and bottles and setting fires under a nearby flyover.Security forces deployed more than 1,200 personnel to guard the heavily protected Parliament building. Public Outrage Over Extravagant Benefits Reports revealed 580 lawmakers have received a housing allowance of 50 million rupiah (€2,637) per month since September 2024.Protesters called the allowance unfair while most citizens struggle…