Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang, suggesting the early universe may have had a stellar fast track that produced big galaxies. (Feb. 22)
Ukraine War: ‘Russian army’s poor performance on the battlefield’ brings Wagner out from the shadows
For more on Russia’s devastating year-long invasion of Ukraine, and their army’s fraught relationship with the Russian private military mercenary group Wagner, FRANCE 24 is joined by Marina Miron, Honorary Research Fellow in the Defence Studies Departm…
Religious leaders push back against Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Today, a diverse group of pastors, rabbis and others held a news conference at the Georgia State Capitol urging lawmakers not to pass the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. If passed, the bill would prohibit state and local governments from “burdening”…
Mystery object washes up on a beach in Japan
A large spherical object has washed up on a beach in southern Japan.
The object was discovered by a local in the city of Hamamatsu.
Emergency crews have cordoned off the area and used an X-ray to confirm there were no dangerous materials inside.
Will Smith jokes about Oscars slap in bizarre TikTok video
Actor Will Smith has poked fun at the now infamous Oscars slap controversy, nearly one year after the incident.
Detective: Sailor grabbed gun barrel to end Club Q shooting
The 22-year-old accused of carrying out the deadly mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs in November ran a neo-Nazi website and used gay and racial slurs while gaming online, a police detective testified Wednesday.
Off-duty police officer shot and wounded in Northern Ireland
An off-duty police officer has been shot in Northern Ireland, where paramilitary groups have previously attacked members of the security services
US releases photo of Chinese ‘spy balloon’ taken by pilot before it was shot down
The US government has released a photo of a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon taken from the cockpit of an American spy plane before the device was shot down.
Biden attacks, McDonald’s and gaffes galore: Inside Trump’s tour of Ohio’s tragic train derailment
Ex-president conducted a bizarre photo op and brought Trump-branded water to devastated Ohio town