Rashid Shaheed on Punt-Return TD: We Knew the Rams’ Special Teams Had a Weak Spot
Rashid Shaheed’s impact on special teams continues to be a defining element of the New Orleans Saints’ success, and his latest punt-return touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams showcased both preparation and opportunity meeting at the perfect moment. Following the game, Shaheed explained that the explosive return was not a matter of chance. According to…
South Korean President Calls for Public Health Coverage for Hair Loss
South Korea’s president has ignited a nationwide debate by urging that treatments for hair loss be considered for inclusion under the country’s public health insurance system, describing the issue for some young people as “a matter of survival.” His remarks have drawn sharp reactions across society and raised broader questions about how health, mental wellbeing,…
EU urged to allocate frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s defence
European Union leaders are facing growing pressure to approve a plan that would allow billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to be used to support Ukraine’s defence and recovery, a move that could significantly reshape Europe’s financial and political response to the war. At a crucial summit in Brussels, EU heads of state and…
New South Wales police illegally arrested and choked a man and later tried to erase footage, watchdog says
An independent police watchdog has found that officers from New South Wales Police unlawfully arrested a man, applied a dangerous chokehold, and later attempted to delete video evidence of the encounter, raising serious questions about accountability, use of force, and transparency within the state’s largest law enforcement agency. According to the watchdog’s findings, the incident…
Maps, Temples, and Tensions: A Visual Guide to the Thailand–Cambodia Conflict
Guardian graphic. Source: Guardian analysis of historic maps including James Fitzroy McCarthy’s 1900 map and Paul Doumer’s map of French Indochina published in 1905 Historic Temples and Modern Conflict: Inside the Thailand–Cambodia Border Dispute The long-running border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has once again escalated into open conflict in 2025, drawing international concern and…
EU Leaders Praise UK’s Move to Rejoin Erasmus as Major Step Forward
EU Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Ukraine European leaders meeting in Brussels placed the war in Ukraine at the center of European Council discussions, underscoring the conflict’s continued impact on the continent’s security and political unity. As Russia’s invasion grinds on, officials emphasized that sustained support for Kyiv remains a strategic priority rather than a temporary…
US orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and exiting Venezuela
Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Oil Tankers in Escalation Against Venezuela In a dramatic escalation of U.S. policy toward Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is ordering a total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, ratcheting up economic pressure on the government of President Nicolás Maduro. The move…
Court Rules in Favor of Elon Musk’s X, Australians Can Now See Charlie Kirk Shooting Footage
Elon Musk’s X Wins Appeal to Allow Australians Access to Charlie Kirk Shooting Footage In a significant legal victory for social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, Australian authorities have reversed a decision that blocked access to videos showing the shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The ruling came after X successfully appealed against…
Bondi terror attack updates: NSW Premier says protest restrictions after attacks could prevent ‘combustible situation
Bondi terror attack updates: Aftermath, national response and proposed protest restrictions Australia is in mourning after a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney that killed at least 15 people and wounded many more during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration. The mass shooting has shaken the nation’s sense of security and drawn urgent calls for…
Trump’s chief of staff says US boat strikes aimed at toppling Venezuela’s Maduro – as it happened
In a series of startling revelations that have roiled U.S. political and foreign policy debates, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has raised eyebrows by suggesting that the Trump administration’s sustained military strikes on vessels near Venezuela may have a deeper objective than publicly stated. In interviews published this week, Wiles appeared to contradict…
Trump Files Up to $10bn Lawsuit Against BBC Over Edited Capitol Speech
Former U.S. president Donald Trump has filed a dramatic defamation lawsuit against the BBC, seeking up to $10bn in damages over what he says was a misleading edit of a speech he gave before the January 6 Capitol riot. The lawsuit, lodged in federal court in Florida, accuses the British broadcaster of deceptively splicing his…
US Military Reports Deadly Strikes on Three Vessels in Eastern Pacific
The United States military has conducted deadly strikes on three vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing at least eight men in what officials described as an operation targeting suspected drug traffickers. U.S. Southern Command said the strikes took place in international waters and were directed at boats that intelligence had identified as moving along…
