Fireball bursts like ’60 tons of TNT,’ leaving smoke trail above Midwest, NASA says
A lot of Midwesterners were recently left impressed, and momentarily wondering what the heck they just saw, after a blazing fireball violently and loudly broke apart overhead. The fireball, which was later determined to be an asteroid fragment, was first seen soaring across the Midwestern sky at about 6:13 a.m. Friday,
Keir Stasi? UK government wants to prosecute ‘non-crime hate speech’
In the United Kingdom’s escalating war on the freedom of expression, the U.K. Home Secretary is seeking to reinstate the prosecution of “non-crime hate speech,” overturning a 2021 court ruling which described the measure as a move towards a police state in Britain.
3 Israelis wounded, one seriously, in anti-tank missile attack by Hezbollah
Three Israelis were wounded, including a civilian who is in serious condition, from a direct hit by an anti-tank missile in the town of Kfar Yuval in the Upper Galilee on Sunday, Israeli media reported. The wounded civilian was evacuated in serious condition to Rambam Medical Center in Haifa by helicopter , while the other two wounded individuals were taken to Ziv Medical Center in Safed, where their condition was described as good to moderate.
Amid outrage over hostage deaths, PM Netanyahu accuses Hamas of killing hostages, rejecting deal
As people across Israel expressed outrage over the discovery of the bodies of six more Israeli hostages, believed to have been murdered in the last few days, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video on Sunday afternoon blaming Hamas for their deaths.
Biden says he is ‘devastated and outraged’ by death of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
“I am devastated and outraged,” Biden stated. “Hersh was among the innocents brutally attacked while attending a music festival for peace in Israel on October 7. He lost his arm helping friends and strangers during Hamas’ savage massacre.” Biden noted that he has “gotten to know [Hersh’s] parents, Jon and Rachel,” and praised them for being “courageous, wise and steadfast, even as they have endured the unimaginable…
Israeli cabinet erupts as ministers slam Gallant’s demand to negotiate with Hamas
Smotrich added that caving to such an agreement would be equivalent to “holding the entire country hostage,” and he said, “If we surrender to Hamas’s demands as Minister Gallant wants, then we have lost the war.”
Execution of hostages is reason to stand firm on Philadelphi, Netanyahu says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu still stood firm on IDF retention of the critical Philadelphi Corridor after Hamas killed six hostages just three days ago, stressing that caving now would send a dangerous signal that such tactics work. “Such a step would be a reward for terrorism and would send a dangerous message to Hamas that killing our hostages pays off,” Netanyahu told the ministers.
UK lawyers threaten to charge ICC prosecutor Karim Khan for professional misconduct – opinion
the UK’s Daily Telegraph reported that an organization called UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has threatened to charge the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, with professional misconduct. Khan is a British lawyer, known in the UK’s legal system as a barrister and King’s Counsel. He is subject to the discipline of the Bar Standards Board. Found guilty of professional misconduct, a barrister in the most serious cases can be disbarred and forbidden to practice law.
You’re a huge liar’: Bill Maher pans Walz, Harris for ‘insulting my intelligence’ during CNN interview
HBO host Bill Maher accused Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of insulting voters during a CNN interview that aired Thursday night during Friday’s episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher.” Maher called out Walz for claiming he speaks like normal Americans. “No, you don’t,” Maher said. “No, you don’t. You’re a huge liar, like all politicians are.”
‘Never Walz’ booth draws crowds as state fair political scene turns attention to Minnesota’s governor
Action for Liberty’s political critiques of DFL policies and politicians tend to draw crowds. The location of the “Never Walz” booth is about 40 paces south of where Walz had pitched his own political booth the prior two years at the fair. While the two-term Democratic governor has been noticeably absent from the fairgrounds as he campaigns with Harris across the country, his presence is still felt. now that Walz is on the ballot they’re even more determined to get Trump back in the White House. They know how terrible he’s been for Minnesota.”
US Troops Injured in Iraq Raid, 15 Islamic State Operatives Dead, US Officials Say
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday its forces conducted a partnered raid with the Iraqi Security Forces in western Iraq in the early hours of Aug. 29, resulting in the deaths of 15 Islamic State (ISIS) operatives and the injury of seven US military personnel. “The ISIS element was armed with numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive “suicide” belts,” CENTCOM said on Friday. It also added that there were no indications of civilian casualties in the raid.
US to present ‘take it or leave it’ ceasefire proposal
According to a senior administration official quoted in the report, the US has been engaging with Egypt and Qatar to outline a final “take it or leave it” deal. This proposal is expected to be presented to the involved parties in the coming weeks, with the understanding that if they do not accept it, American-led negotiations may come to an end.
Trump: Hostages were murdered due to a complete lack of American strength and leadership
In the statement, Trump accused US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who is running against him in the presidential election in November, of being responsible for the deaths of the hostages. “We grieve the senseless death of the Israeli Hostages, horrifically including a wonderful American Citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, murdered by Hamas due to a complete lack of American Strength and Leadership.
Massive explosion causes fires in Yemen
Loud explosions rocked Aden in Yemen overnight. The explosion occurred at a gas station in the southern city, which ignited a large fire. At least five people were killed, and 13 others wounded.
God Is Restraining The Wars, Lawlessness, And Chaos… Until One Day He Doesn’t
A few years ago, a pastor used a rubber band as an illustration of the nearness of the Rapture. Just as one can only stretch it so far before it snaps, so world events could only continue so long before the chaos of the Tribulation period erupted across the earth.
Germany’s far right set to win eastern region vote
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) was on track to become the first far-right party to win a regional election in Germany since World War Two, projections showed, giving it unprecedented power even if other parties are sure to exclude it from office. The AfD was set to win 33.2% of the vote in the state of Thuringia, comfortably ahead of the conservatives’ 23.6%, broadcaster ZDF’s projection showed on Sunday, a vote share that, depending on final seat allocations, could let it block decisions requiring a two-thirds majority.
Russia says it will change nuclear doctrine because of Western role in Ukraine
Russia will make changes to its doctrine on the use of nuclear weapons in response to what it regards as Western escalation in the war in Ukraine, state media quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Sunday. Some hawks among Russia’s military analysts have urged Putin to lower the threshold for nuclear use in order to “sober up” Russia’s enemies in the West.
North Korea test-fires multiple rocket launcher with new guidance system
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of a 240mm multiple rocket launcher with a new guidance system, a weapon capable of striking the South Korean capital with what the North’s state media said was new destructive power. Separately, a South Korean security agency estimates that the North has shipped more than 13,000 containers of weapons to Russia since mid-2022, which could mean 6 million North Korean artillery shells for Russian forces in Ukraine, a South Korean politician said.
EU To Train Additional 15,000 Ukrainian Soldiers By 2025
The EU is expected to raise its training targets for Ukraine’s army from currently 60,000 to 75,000 by the end of the year, as ministers look into reviewing the mission’s mandate. “We have trained 60,000 soldiers, and agreed on raising the target to 75,000 by end of year,” EU’s chief diplomat Josep Borrell told reporters after a meeting of EU defence ministers in Brussels on Friday (30 August).
Floods in Niger claim 217 lives and displace 353,000
Floods caused by heavy rainfall have displaced 353 000 people Niger over the past 3 months. At least 217 people have lost their lives, and more than 3,000 ha (7 413 acres) of crops were destroyed.
Strong M6.4 earthquake hits Bougainville region, Papua New Guinea
A strong earthquake, registered by the USGS as M6.4, hit the Bougainville region of Papua New Guinea at 20:13 UTC on September 1, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 49 km (30.4 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.4 at a depth of 53 km (32.9 miles).
New York City Department of Health is Spraying Pesticides on Streets to Prevent West Nile Virus; Warns Residents to Stay Inside
The New York City Department of Health has begun spraying New York City Streets with pesticides to prevent the spread of the West Nile Virus, transmitted by mosquitos.
FBI: Enough Fentanyl to Kill 2.5 Million Americans Seized in South Carolina
Enough fentanyl to kill 2.5 million Americans — as well as several pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine — was seized in a South Carolina drug investigation, the FBI announced Monday.
North Texas farmers sue EPA, fertilizer company over chemicals
The past two years have been a “nightmare” for the family farmers, and they point to “forever chemicals” found in fertilizer made from sewage as the reason.
State of emergency declared as dead fish fill Greek city’s waters
Hundreds of thousands of dead fish are polluting waters in Volos, Greece, and creating a public health hazard that caused authorities to declare a civil protection emergency for one month.
N12 Report: 6,000 Gazans crossed into Israel on October 7
A staggering 6,000 Gazans infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre, nearly double the previously estimated amount, according to a new probe by the Gaza Division that was submitted to IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi and published on Saturday on the N12 News site.
The Final Depressing Chapters For The Late, Great U.S. Economy
We have entered the final depressing chapters for the late, great U.S. economy, and we can see evidence of this all around us. If you doubt this, just look at all of the businesses that are going bankrupt. Last week, I discussed the fact that for the year ending June 30th, the number of business bankruptcy filings was up more than 40 percent compared to the previous 12 months.
Paris Erupts in Violence: Brutal Knife Fight Among Afghan Migrants Leaves Four Injured, Six Arrested
“Paris is becoming a battleground for conflicts that have nothing to do with France, and it’s the ordinary citizens who are paying the price.”
Self-replicating vaccines due to be rolled out next month in Japan could result in a worldwide disaster
On Wednesday, Japan’s largest broadcaster, NHK, read out messages from viewers about their injuries from covid vaccines at the end of an hour-long special coverage on the adverse effects of covid vaccines. However, the harms and deaths caused by covid vaccines that we have known up until now won’t compare to the devastation the new replicon vaccines could and will most likely cause, according to Dr. Daniel Nagase.
Australia: The plan for future pandemics is not large-scale lockdowns but targeted, individualised surveillance, quarantines and mandates
Due to the infrastructure being implemented under the digital ID framework in Australia, the next pandemic will not likely result in long-term large-scale lockdowns, but rather targeted surveillance, lockdowns and compliance orders.