Floods submerge town in Nigeria, killing over 100 people
Communities along the banks of the Niger and Benue Rivers often face seasonal floods.
Month: May 2025
Sri Lanka customs make record cocaine bust at main airport
In Srilanka, customs officials made a big arrest at the Bandaranaike International Airport. They caught a Thai woman with nearly 10 kilograms of cocaine. The drugs were hidden inside soft toys. The estimated street value of the seized cocaine is $1.72 …
In France, survivors of pediatric sexual abuse seek change
Joel Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon, received a 20-year sentence. He was convicted of sexually abusing nearly 300 patients, mostly children. The crimes occurred over three decades in western France. Le Scouarnec’s journals detailed the abuse. The case …
Robert Jarvik dies; designer of first permanent artificial heart implanted in WA man
The Jarvik-7 artificial heart, made of aluminum and plastic, was implanted in 1982 in a retired Des Moines, Wash., dentist, Barney Clark. He lived for 112 days.
Braemar cuts executive bonuses to zero amid strategy reset
UK broker’s top two directors are £2.5m down on last year following decision by pay committee
Cops in Germany Claim They’ve ID’d the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity—and it’s a familiar face.
As American Dreams Fade, How Asia Is Challenging US Supremacy In Education
As political dynamics change, Asia is stepping up to redefine the study-abroad landscape and to make a mark on it, reiterating and positioning itself as an upcoming and leading destination for higher education.
How to prepare for wildfire season in WA
This wildfire season is expected to be of above-average risk. Are you prepared? Take a look at our guide for wildfire season.
ISIL (ISIS) launches first attacks against new Syrian government
The bombings mark a sharp escalation by the armed group, which views the new government in Damascus as illegitimate.
Threat Actor Claims TikTok Breach, Puts 428 Million Records Up for Sale
Alleged TikTok Breach: Threat actor “Often9” claims to sell 428M user records, including emails, phones, and account details on dark web forum.