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Twelve Palestinians were killed on May 23 when Israeli forces shelled a store belonging to the welfare ministry in eastern Deir Al-Balah city in the central Gaza Strip, according to a hospital doctor. The dead and wounded were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir Al-Balah. Residents reported that Israeli tanks advanced in southeastern Rafah, moved towards the western district of Yibna, and continued operations in three eastern suburbs.
Former United States president Donald Trump says his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin will help free jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Watch this video for more.
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan's request for an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has created a diplomatic quandary for some key member states. Khan's move was the first attempt to go after a sitting, Western-backed head of state. While Israel is not a member of the ICC and rejects its jurisdiction, the court admitted the Palestinian territories in 2015
Nepal Parliament's house Speaker Debraj Ghimire on May 21 ordered marshals to escort Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who went through the well of the parliament, where opposition lawmakers continued their aggressive protests for weeks. Watch to know more.
Singapore Airlines: What caused the turbulence that led to the death of one and injured many? Tracking data captured by Flightradar24, a live flight tracker, revealed that Flight SQ321 was flying at an altitude of 37,000 feet at the time of the incident. It sharply descended to 31,000 feet, a drop of 6,000 feet over three minutes, and remained at that altitude for under 10 minutes. The drop occurred while the flight was over the Andaman Sea near Myanmar. In this video, Captain Amit Singh explains in detail what went wrong with the aeroplane. Watch.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that a national election will be held on July 4. He emphasized that this vote will allow Britons to choose their future, amid widespread expectations that his Conservative Party will lose to the opposition Labour Party after 14 years in power. Sunak stated, "Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future and decide whether it wants to build on the progress we have made or risk going back to square one with no certainty."
Explore the details surrounding the investigation into the death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, focusing on the presence of ketamine in his system. Los Angeles authorities, along with federal agencies, are scrutinizing why Perry had such high levels of the drug in his bloodstream. The autopsy revealed unexpected findings, shedding light on his tragic demise.
A 73-year-old British passenger died of a suspected heart attack and at least 30 people were injured after a Singapore Airlines flight was hit by "severe extreme turbulence". The scheduled flight on a Boeing BA.N 777-300ER plane diverted to Bangkok after the plane was buffeted by turbulence that flung passengers and crew around the cabin, slamming some hard into the ceiling. Dzafran Azmir was among many passengers on a Singapore Airlines. Watch.
Prince Harry cannot amend his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid newspapers to include allegations involving his wife Meghan, and he and others cannot pursue claims against the media mogul himself, according to a London High Court ruling.
On May 21, US Senator Bernie Sanders publicly supported the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders regarding the Gaza war, making him one of the few senators to take this stance. Sanders stated that there is evidence of war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza, and that "there must be consequences." Sanders, an independent and a former presidential candidate is a prominent leader of the progressive movement.
On Tuesday, Ethereum was poised for its largest two-day surge in almost two years, driven by speculation over the outcome of U.S. spot exchange-traded fund applications for the world's second-largest cryptocurrency. Ether increased by over 8% to nearly $3,780, following a nearly 14% jump on Monday. Bitcoin also saw gains, now just 4% below its March peak of over $73,800.
Singapore Airlines, Indigo and Emirates, three airlines and three stories of horror. The scheduled flight on a Boeing BA.N 777-300ER plane diverted to Bangkok after the plane was buffeted by turbulence that flung passengers and crew around the cabin, slamming some hard into the ceiling. A 73-year-old British passenger died of a suspected heart attack and at least 30 people were injured. Three airlines have been in the news for the wrong reasons. Watch.
Officials in a Japanese town are erecting a 2.5-meter (8.2 ft) high barrier to block a view of Mount Fuji and obstruct a photo spot that has been attracting so many visitors they have become a nuisance for locals. Watch the video to know more
Donald Trump avoided answering multiple inquiries by reporters about whether or not he will testify in his criminal hush money trial
The Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off on Tuesday (May 14) night as celebrities walked the red carpet into the plush Grand Theatre Lumiere to honor Hollywood actor Meryl Streep before settling in to watch this year's opening film, "The Second Act." .Camera operator dons Trump outfit on Cannes red carpet at "The Apprentice" premiere.Director Kirill Serebrennikov holds a picture of Russian dissidents, theatre director Evgenia Berkovich and playwright Svetlana Petriychuk, during a press conference for the film "Limonov: The Ballad". Watch to know more.
Hundreds of students walked out of Yale University's graduation ceremony as part of a pro-Palestine protest at the university's commencement ceremony. Protests over Israel's war in Gaza have broken out at more than 60 colleges and universities this year. President Joe Biden has been cautious on the issue of protests over Gaza
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was given permission to appeal against his extradition to the United States after arguing at London's High Court on May 20 he might not be able to rely on his right to free speech at a trial. Meanwhile, hundreds of protesters had gathered outside the London court ahead of the key ruling. The 52-year-old is wanted in the US on 18 charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act.
Mohammad Mokhber, 68, Iran’s first vice president who, based on the country’s constitution, is expected to become interim president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. As interim president, Mokhber is part of a three-person council, along with the speaker of parliament and the head of the judiciary, that will organise a new presidential election within 50 days of the president’s death. Watch to know more about him.
Founder of Wikileaks, Jullian Assange was born in Townsville, Australia, in July 1971. In his teens, he gained a reputation as a sophisticated computer programmer and in 1995 he pleaded guilty and was fined, for hacking. In his late 20s, he went to Melbourne University to study mathematics and physics. So, how did he end up in jail? Watch to find out
The International Criminal Court's prosecutor has requested arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu, defence chief Gallant, and three Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. This unprecedented move targets top figures from both sides of the Gaza conflict. Watch to learn more about this development and its global implications
Donald Trump avoided answering multiple inquiries by reporters about whether or not he will testify in his criminal hush money trial
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has held the highest office in the Islamic Republic for more than 30 years, has ultimate authority over the country’s foreign policy and nuclear programme. Following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Khamenei sought to reassure the public that state affairs would continue without disruption. Watch for more details!
On May 19th, a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed while returning from Iran’s East Azerbaijan province. As a result of this tragic accident, Iran lost President Ebrahim Raisi, who was considered the natural successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran. Watch the video to know more about Ebrahim Raisi
Supporters of Julian Assange assemble outside court as the Wikileaks Founder awaits a crucial decision in his extradition battle. After 13 years of legal battles, a British court may decide whether Assange should be extradited to the United States over the mass leak of secret documents. Stay tuned for updates on this landmark trial, as Assange's fate hangs in the balance.
Hours after the news of the Iranian President’s helicopter crash shocked the world on Sunday, Iranian state media on Monday said that “no survivors” were found at the crash site of the helicopter carrying Ebrahim Raisi in the country’s northwest. The Iranian state-run media outlets said Raisi was travelling in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province and that the incident happened near Jolfa, a city on the border with the nation of Azerbaijan, some 600 kilometres northwest of the Iranian capital, Tehran. IRNA called the area where the incident happened a “forest.”
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty surge in the ranks of the Sunday Times Rich List, propelled by Murty's lucrative shareholding in Infosys. Their estimated wealth of GBP 651 million surpasses even King Charles III, marking them as the wealthiest occupants of 10 Downing Street to date. Meanwhile, Indian-origin billionaires, including the Hinduja family and the Reuben brothers, maintain significant positions on the list. Stay tuned for insights into the latest wealth rankings and notable figures
Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin successfully resumes its space tourism business, launching a six-person crew to the edge of space. Among them is Ed Dwight, the US’ first Black astronaut candidate from the 1960s, making his long-awaited journey. Dwight, aged 90 years and eight months, becomes the oldest person in space, surpassing actor William Shatner. The crew's capsule, launched from Texas, ascended over 65 miles before returning to Earth in roughly 10 minutes. Despite a parachute issue, Blue Origin deems the mission a success, marking a milestone since New Shepard's grounding in 2022
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian crashed on Sunday while traversing mountainous terrain in heavy fog. The crash occurred on their return from inaugurating the Qiz-Qalaisi Dam at the Azerbaijan border. Iranian state TV halted regular programming to broadcast live coverage of rescue operations. Both Raisi and Amirabdollahian's lives were reportedly "at risk" following the incident. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
A 'Puppy Prom' celebrating rescued dogs drew numerous animal lovers to North Park, San Diego, on Saturday (May 18), eager to see who would be crowned prom king and queen. Organized by the Helen Woodward Animal Center, a rescue and adoption group, the event featured pooches dressed to the nines accompanied by their owners. Now in its 10th year, the prom brings together adopted alumni and their dedicated humans, highlighting the joy of animal rescue through a fun-filled reunion and a festive fashion competition.
President Joe Biden says, The fact is that in this election, a lot is at stake You know, it's not about me. It's about the alternative as well. The thing is, he's laid out, the Republicans in the House can tell you and my colleagues can tell you, they've laid out exactly what they're going to do if they win. While Trump held a rally where he asked his supporters to vote against Biden and tell him that he is fired.
Following an assassination attempt earlier in the week, Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious but stable condition, officials reported on Saturday (May 18). Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak stated, "Yesterday's surgery was successful. His condition is still stable, which is very important for us. No other predictions." The 59-year-old prime minister was shot at five times at point-blank range on Wednesday in an attack that sent shockwaves through Europe.
Thousands gathered on Saturday night in Tel Aviv, demanding new elections and the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The protesters, chanting slogans, also called for the release of dozens of hostages held captive in Gaza. On May 18, Benny Gantz, a popular centrist member of the Israeli parliament, urged the government to adopt a new plan for the war in Gaza. Gantz threatened to resign within three weeks if the government fails to act, further deepening the divide in Israel’s leadership more than seven months into the conflict.
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OpenAI announced its GPT-4o on May 13. And three days later on May 16, Sam Altman revealed the man who was behind the vision of GPT-4o. Prafulla joined Open AI in 2016 as a research intern and grew up the ranks. When Prafulla was 11-year-old he started creating his website. His journey is a string of remarkable achievements. In a matter of seven years, he became one of the co-creators of GPT-3, text-to-image platform DALL-E 2, music generator Jukebox, and reversible generative model Glow. Watch this video to know the man behind GPT-4o.
South Africans, disenchanted with the African National Congress (ANC), are exploring alternatives from several opposition parties. A significant number are prepared to voice their discontent with the ANC in a pivotal moment. The election, set for May 29, will decide the composition of both national and provincial legislatures. South Africans do not vote directly for their President; instead, they elect the 400-member National Assembly, which then elects the President.
US Presidential elections: After Joe Biden challenged Trump to a debate on national television, Trump responded saying, "I just want to debate this guy. But you know, I'm going to demand a drug test, too, by the way. I am. No, I really am. I don't want him coming in like the State of the Union, he was high as a kite. I said, 'is that Joe up there?" Watch.
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico underwent another surgery after being shot on May 15 and remains in serious condition, as confirmed by the country's deputy prime minister and defence minister on May 17. Fico, 59, sustained multiple gunshot wounds while greeting supporters after a government meeting in the former coal mining town of Handlova.
The Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off on Tuesday (May 14) night as celebrities walked the red carpet into the plush Grand Theatre Lumiere to honor Hollywood actor Meryl Streep before settling in to watch this year's opening film, "The Second Act." . "Kinds of Kindness," the latest film by Yorgos Lanthimos, follows the global success of last year's award-winning "Poor Things." Greeted by cheering fans and photographers, the director was joined by the cast of his latest, including “Poor Things” stars, Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley and Jesse Plemons of “Civil War”. Watch to know more about the Day 5 at the Cannes Film Festival.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq took a breather on May 17 after a weeks-long rally underpinned by hopes for interest rate cuts, but the Dow closed above 40,000 mark for the first time to end the fifth week of advances in a row. Watch to know more.
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on May 16 compelling President Joe Biden to send weapons to Israel. The move is seen as a rebuke to the Democrat administration for delaying bomb shipments while urging Israel to enhance civilian protection during its conflict with Hamas. Ryan Chang provides further details.
Tempers flare as Taiwanese lawmakers brawl over proposed reforms, including increased scrutiny of government officials. The opposition's push for change sparks heated confrontations, raising concerns about constitutional procedures and abuse of power.
The United Nations said that Land is the fastest and most obvious route to reach the people of Gaza amidst the horrors of famine. Deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq said they are still finalizing operational plans to handle the distribution of aid once it comes off the pier. Watch!
South Africa's ambassador petitions the International Court of Justice to order Israel's withdrawal from Gaza amid accusations of genocide. With over 35,000 Palestinian casualties, tensions escalate as both sides present arguments. Israel's response, emphasizing increased aid efforts, adds complexity to the ongoing hearings.
Donald Trump's lawyer accused star witness Michael Cohen of lying at the former U.S. president's trial about a phone conversation he claimed to have had with Trump about a hush money payment to a porn star shortly before the 2016 presidential election. Cohen said the phone call about a $130,000 hush money payment to a porn star. Cohen's testimony has been corroborated by other evidence, including handwritten notes.Cohen is set to return to the witness stand next week.
The Dow Jones industrial average crossed the 40,000 level for the first time on May 16 as the world stock index scored a third straight record intraday high on hopes of U.S. interest rate cuts and strong earnings. The Dow rose as high as 40,051.05 while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also hit record highs in early New York trading before slowly losing steam and finishing slightly lower on the session
The recent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir or PoK escalated into violence resulting in the death of a police officer and injuries to over 100 protestors. The violence erupted after approximately 70 members of the Joint Awami Action Committee, an organisation of traders in the region, were arrested while they were protesting the rising costs of food, fuel, and utilities there. Watch.
US President Joe Biden announced the plan for the pier in March as aid officials implored Israel to improve access to relief supplies into Gaza overland routes. By opening a route to deliver aid by sea, the US hopes to combat the humanitarian crisis that has put hundreds of thousands of people at risk of famine. The United Nations stressed that delivering aid by land was the "most viable, effective and efficient" method.
The race for the White House is set to come to a head as Democratic US President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump agreed to face off in two debates.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a public challenge regarding post-war strategies for the Gaza Strip from his own defense chief, who pledged to resist any extended military control by Israel over the devastated Palestinian territory. Watch the developments unfold.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suffered life-threatening injuries on Wednesday when he was shot and wounded in an attempted assassination that stunned his small Central European nation and drew a chorus of international condemnation.
