A drug-resistant fungus is spreading quickly across hospitals in Europe, and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control is warning that it can pose a “serious threat to patients and health care systems.” According to the Centre, case numbers and outbreaks are both increasing, with several countries saying they’ve seen “ongoing local transmission.” The […]
Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas announced Sunday he will not seek re-election when his current term ends in 2026. This closes a chapter on a more than 20-year career in Congress that has largely focused on national security, foreign affairs and international diplomacy. “It’s been an honor to serve in the Congress for over […]
Thousands of the Catholic faithful packed St. Peter’s Square in Rome on Sunday to celebrate the 70th birthday of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States. The pope appeared on the balcony of the Apostolic Palace for his regular Sunday blessing, greeted by a festive crowd holding balloons, banners and signs wishing […]
The final stage of Vuelta a Espana ended early on Sunday as a result of pro-Palestinian protests at the event. Visma-Lease a Bike rider Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark ultimately won the race, which started in August. Spanish authorities, according to The Associated Press, said more than 100,000 people participated in Sunday’s demonstration. Twenty two people […]
Romania became the second NATO ally to spot Russian drones in its airspace after Poland did just days before. Both Poland and Romanian forces scrambled fighters in response. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Romanian Air Force intercepted a Russian drone violating its airspace near the Danube River. Two allied German Eurofighters were […]
President Donald Trump called on NATO to impose higher tariffs on China. In return, the president said he will impose more sanctions on Russia. “I am ready to do major Sanctions on Russia when all NATO Nations have agreed, and started, to do the same thing, and when all NATO Nations STOP BUYING OIL FROM […]
A United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officer shot and killed a man while attempting to arrest him on Friday in suburban Chicago, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is now asking for a “full, factual accounting of what’s happened” to “ensure transparency and accountability.” “I am aware […]
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Israel on Saturday, where he plans to address the recent Israeli strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. The strike sparked tension between Washington and Tel Aviv. Speaking to reporters ahead of his trip, Rubio acknowledged the Trump administration’s frustration over the strikes but emphasized the need […]
Pentagon planning documents obtained by The Washington Post show that the Trump administration drafted a proposal to activate 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops for a law enforcement mission targeting the state’s “urban centers.” The Post writes that one of the documents is an unsigned, undated memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to United States Attorney […]
Thousands of Jane Austen fans gathered in Bath, England this week to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the author’s birth. The celebration includes a costumed parade and a full slate of events. Around 2,000 attendees dressed in Regency-era attire, taking part in the promenade through the historic city where Austen once lived. The Jane Austen […]
