A billionaire CEO whose family made its fortune from coal mining is building the world’s largest renewable energy plant that will be visible from space when complete, according to a report. Sagar Adani of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) plans to transform 200 square miles of empty and barren salt deserts in India into a … Read more
The US has issued a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council calling for the immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that would be connected to the release of hostages, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday evening. “We’re pressing for an immediate ceasefire tied to the release of hostages. That would bring immediate relief … Read more
A group of suddenly hairless chimpanzees in Germany left their zookeepers baffled — but they now worry they have been tearing each other’s hair off. The chimps’ muscular physiques make an alarming display for visitors at Magdeburg Zoo, with a sign next to their enclosure claiming their unusual appearance is due to “over-grooming.” The zoo’s … Read more
Three staffers at the London hospital where Kate Middleton received abdominal surgery are being probed for allegedly trying to access her medical records, a report said. Three employees at the London Clinic are facing disciplinary action after they were suspected of accessing medical records for the Princess of Wales in an authorized manner and possibly … Read more
A veteran Delta Airlines pilot who showed up drunk with blood alcohol more than twice the legal limit for a flight from Scotland to New York City last year has been sentenced to 10 months in jail. Lawrence Russell, 63, from Georgia, learned his fate Tuesday, two weeks after pleading guilty in Scotland to a … Read more
The Atlantic Ocean may “soon” be swallowed up by a vast chain of colliding tectonic plates that has been ominously dubbed the “Ring of Fire,” scientists warn. The tectonic plate underneath Africa has been sliding below the one underneath Eurasia for about 30 million years, geologists from the University of Lisbon in Portugal noted in … Read more
A United Nations youth climate adviser has a history of social media posts that call for the destruction of capitalism, claim “terrorism” is used as a Western smear to justify its imperialism and attack White people for purportedly fueling humanity’s extinction vis-à-vis the climate crisis. The United Nations’ Secretary-General António Guterres personally selected Pakistani-American Ayisha Siddiqa … Read more
The State Department revealed Monday that nearly 1,000 Americans have filled out a “crisis intake form” seeking assistance in Haiti – a country it is now calling “one of the most dire humanitarian situations in the world.” State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel made the remark hours after dozens of Americans landed in Miami on a U.S. government-chartered … Read more
The CEO of the UK hospital where Kate Middleton had her planned abdominal surgery says it will take all “regulatory and disciplinary steps” after a staffer allegedly breached the Princess of Wales’ medical records. “Everyone at the London Clinic is acutely aware of our individual, professional, ethical and legal duties with regards to patient confidentiality,” Al … Read more
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he will step down as leader of the country soon as a successor is chosen. Varadkar announced Wednesday he is quitting immediately as head of Fine Gael party, part of Ireland’s coalition government. He’ll be replaced as prime minister after a party leadership contest. He said his reasons were … Read more
Another royal photo has been flagged by a major photo agency as being “digitally enhanced.” Getty Images issued a warning note Tuesday over the official family portrait from Prince Archie’s christening in July 2019 showing the then-2-month-old son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and their now-estranged royal relatives. They include Prince William and his … Read more
A South Korean tanker capsized off an island in southwestern Japan on Wednesday, authorities said, killing seven people on board. One crew member survived, and the fate of three others was unknown. The Japan Coast Guard said it received a distress call from the chemical tanker Keoyoung Sun, saying that it was tilting while seeking … Read more
China on Wednesday launched a satellite that will act as a communications bridge between ground operations on Earth and an upcoming mission on the far side of the moon, marking a new phase in the country’s long-term lunar exploration programme. A Long March 8 rocket carrying the 1.2-metric ton Queqiao-2, named after a mythological bridge … Read more
Scientists have successfully zapped HIV out of infected cells — raising hopes of a cure for the chronic disease. The team from Amsterdam UMC used gene-editing technology to eliminate all traces of the virus from cells in the laboratory, the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases announced Tuesday. “These findings represent a pivotal … Read more