The Cardinals were quarantined in the Vatican ahead of Wednesday's meeting and they would vote on who would lead the Catholic Church next to them. They did not appear until white smoke poured into the air, and the senior cardinal declared “Habemus Papam” – “We have a pope.” He would tell those who gathered in…
At least seven people were killed after Russia launched a drone throughout Ukraine, according to local Ukraine officials and emergency services. The attack on the Ukrainian capital was ahead of the ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia, and Ukraine and Russia are expected to hold indirect U.S.-mediated talks on Monday to discuss the suspension of a…
Electronics such as computer chips, smartphones and laptops won't face the same U.S. import duties as some other products, which has allowed the growth of technology stocks to boost U.S. import tariffs. In early European trade, Germany's DAX rose 2.4% to 20,857.54, while Paris's CAC 40 rose 2% to 7,245.28. FTSE 100 in the UK…
Donald Trump said, “Don't be stupid” because he was accused of “shooting on foot” and his tariff trade war wiped trillions of dollars from global markets. The U.S. president faces rapid backlash as the U.S. and other economies are plagued by a wave of U.S. import taxes. He has compared it to Liz Truss, who…
Four people pleaded guilty in Kenya, trying to smuggle hundreds of highly sought-after ants outside the country. Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) is more accustomed to protecting large creatures such as lions and elephants, describing them as “a landmark case.” Contraband includes giant African harvester ants, some of which are worth up to £170 ($220). The…
IsraelThe military said on Tuesday it launched air strikes against Yemeni Iran-backed Houthi rebels, completely banning the country's international airport in the capital, Sanaa, and hitting several power plants. The strike was the second strike in two days, after Israel launched an air strike in retaliation. Houthi missile strike The day before was at Israel…
A man was killed and two Los Angeles police officers were injured in a traffic collision in Sun Valley. The LAPD spokesman Tony Im said the man, about 65, turned left from Cleon Avenue to Saticoy Street when he collided around 2 p.m. Monday. The two officers' sirens and lights were on, heading east on…
Authorities said this week that a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official was arrested by allegedly using two fake businesses to illegally demand and received nearly $150,000 from a Covid-19 pandemic relief program targeting small business owners. Amer Aldarawsheh, 45, was indicted on Wednesday on five counts of wire fraud. According to the U.S. Attorney’s…
“My heart just sinks”: The former 24-year-old federal worker voted for Trump and was fired during mass layoffs – that's why she's not proud of her choices and what to do when you lose your job When Ryleigh Cooper voted for President Donald Trump in the November presidential election, she was motivated by a major…
renew: Police say Jackson Rodriguez's wife and 5-year-old child were rescued.. Police reported that the wife and 5-year-old Ecuadorian football player Jackson Rodríguez were kidnapped earlier on Wednesday when the man broke into their home in search of Emelec defender and they told investigators he was hiding under the bed. The kidnapping occurred around 3…