Category: World News
A man who abused up to 3,500 girls online has been sentenced for crimes including manslaughter
Fox News A “relentless and cruel” online predator who blackmailed girls around the world was sentenced to at least 20 years in prison on Friday after being convicted of the manslaughter of a victim who took her own life. Prosecutors say 26-year-old Alexander McCartney, from Newry in Northern Ireland, pretended to be a teenage girl…
Read MoreIran shrugs off Israeli strikes, but says little about attack’s targets
Washington Post Soon after Israel’s attack, which it said hit 20 military targets and that lasted several hours, life in Iran appeared to return to normal. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/26/iran-israel-attack-tehran/
Read MoreIsrael’s ‘Days of Repentance’ strikes against Iran will continue if terror regime responds, IDF warns
Fox News JERUSALEM—After Israel’s daring aerial military strikes in Iran early Saturday, the Jewish state announced that it is prepared to continue to go on the “offense” against the world’s worst state-sponsor of terrorism, the Islamic Republic of Iran, if Tehran responds. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said, “If the regime…
Read MoreUN secretary-general won’t condemn official accused of antisemitism; US said to grant visa for visit
Fox News U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is once again under fire for not speaking out against Francesca Albanese, the controversial U.N. special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, who has been condemned for being antisemitic. Albanese is traveling to the U.S. to present her latest report, “Genocide as colonial erasure,” before the Third Committee of…
Read MoreIsrael limited its Iran attack, hoping to ease tensions for now
Washington Post Tehran was quick to downplay the damage inflicted by the Israeli strikes, although officials said at least two soldiers were killed. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/26/israel-attacks-iran-retaliation-analysis/
Read MoreLive Updates: Israel’s Retaliatory Attack on Iran Hits Military Bases
New York Times Iran’s national air defense force said that Israel had struck sites in three provinces, including Tehran, causing “limited damage.” https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/10/26/world/israel-iran-lebanon-gaza
Read MoreA Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species
New York Times With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/26/science/animals-skeletons-wildlife.html
Read MoreAustralia, the land of iron ore exports, faces a green reckoning
Washington Post Iron ore miners in South Australia are moving to produce more environmentally friendly steel in the hope they can keep being a top supplier to mineral-hungry China. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/10/26/south-australia-iron-ore-green-steel/
Read MoreWhat you need to know about Georgia’s elections and Russian influence
Washington Post The ruling Georgian Dream party says it will keep the country out of war, but the opposition liberals say it is dragging the country into Russia’s orbit. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/26/georgia-elections-russia-dream/
Read MoreUS made aware of Israel’s strike on Iran days in advance; IDF says mission complete
Fox News The Biden administration was made aware of Israel’s plans to strike Iran in retaliation for the Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack days in advance of the strike Friday night. A source familiar with the proceeding confirmed to Fox News that multiple conversations were held between U.S. and Israeli officials, and the exact time…
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