Fire, gunshots at Tehran jail holding political prisoners, dual nationals
The protests have posed one of the most serious challenges to the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution, with demonstrations spreading across the country.
Australia PM tours flood-hit Victoria state; evacuations, sandbagging underway
The crisis comes after Australia’s eastern states were hit by severe flooding in early 2022 as the country endures a third consecutive La Nina weather event.
China’s Xi downplays need for rapid growth, proclaims Covid achievements
Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed the country’s recent shift away from rapid growth and greater focus on national self-sufficiency, especially in tech.
Xi warns against foreign interference in Taiwan, says China will ‘never promise to renounce’ force
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China reserves the option of “taking all measures necessary” against “interference by outside forces” on the issue of Taiwan.
This family owns a ‘princess cottage’ in Disney World’s gated community—where homes sell for $12 million: Take a look inside
Cristie Anne Cabrera and her family purchased a house in Disney’s Golden Oak, a gated community where homes sell for up to $12 million. Just four miles from Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park, here’s a look inside their four-bedroom, 3,600-square-foot “prince…
Meta documents show main metaverse is losing users and falling short of goals, report says
Facebook owner Meta’s Horizon Worlds is failing to meet internal performance expectations, a report says.
Oil protesters appear in court after throwing soup at Van Gogh painting
The climate activists who threw soup over Vincent van Gogh’s famous “Sunflowers” painting appeared in a court in London on charges of criminal damages.
Ukraine says Russia hits power site near Kyiv
A missile strike seriously damaged a key energy facility in Ukraine’s capital region, the country’s grid operator said Saturday.
Death toll rises to 41 in Turkey coal mine explosion
Funerals for miners killed in a coal mine explosion in northern Turkey began Saturday as officials raised the death toll to at least 41 people.
Upcoming Russian nuclear exercises a challenge for the West
Russia typically holds major annual nuclear exercises around this time of year, and U.S. and Western officials expect them perhaps in just days.
