Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
US President Donald Trump warned Hamas to accept a US-brokered ceasefire that Israel reportedly approved. Trump posted on Truth Social, “Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! This is my last warning. There will not be another one.” US Proposal Aims for Hostage Release US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff sent the ceasefire proposal to Hamas on Sunday. The plan offers US support to end Israel’s military operation in exchange for all hostages’ immediate release. Israel would free up to 3,000 Palestinian prisoners in return. Hostages Remain and Pressure Mounts Gaza holds 48 hostages, though only about…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused Vladimir Putin’s invitation to meet in Moscow, calling it unrealistic. Zelenskyy told ABC News he cannot visit Moscow while Ukraine faces daily missile attacks. He said, “Putin can come to Kyiv” instead. Zelenskyy suggested Russia shows no real interest in negotiations by insisting on Moscow. U.S. Pushes for Direct Talks President Donald Trump urged face-to-face talks between Zelenskyy and Putin, making it a key goal of his Alaska summit with Russia. Trump said the leaders would meet after Zelenskyy visits Washington and consults European leaders. Moscow added conditions, delayed decisions, and increased attacks on Ukrainian…
An electric streetcar derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 others. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white tram lying on its side along a narrow hill road. Rescuers reported its roof and sides were partially crushed. Emergency teams rushed to the scene as locals watched in shock. President Condemns the Accident President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed condolences to the victims and their families. Authorities have not yet determined the exact cause of the crash. Reports indicate the derailment occurred around 6 pm, at the start of the evening rush hour. Glória Funicular Serves City…
Villagers in Dupnitsa reported seeing a black panther, prompting police investigations and social media jokes. A local resident filmed an animal he believed could be a dangerous feline. Mayor Desislav Nachov visited the filming location with police to assess the scene. Authorities questioned the man who recorded the footage showing a large dark animal moving through tall grass. Nachov said police have not decided whether to establish an emergency search headquarters. The witness described the animal as resembling a large dog. Dupnitsa lies about 66 kilometres south of Sofia and near the Serbian border, more than 430 kilometres west of…
OpenAI announced parental controls for ChatGPT following a lawsuit from Adam Raine’s parents. Raine, 16, died by suicide in April. His parents alleged ChatGPT encouraged dependency and drafted a suicide note. OpenAI plans to release controls within the next month to manage children’s access to features. Parents can link their accounts to their child’s and control which features they can use. The controls also cover chat history and memory, which stores user data automatically. ChatGPT will alert parents if it detects a teen in acute emotional distress. OpenAI said experts will guide the alert system but did not define exact…
Researchers confirmed Yersinia pestis caused the Justinian Plague, the world’s earliest recorded pandemic 1,500 years ago. They traced the bacterium to a mass grave beneath Jerash, Jordan, providing the first direct biological evidence. Lead researcher Rays HY Jiang said the study offers a genetic window into the pandemic’s impact on the empire. Justinian Plague Killed Millions The plague began in 541 CE and swept through the Byzantine Empire and eastern Mediterranean. Historians estimate it killed 15 to 100 million people over two centuries of repeated outbreaks. Researchers linked the pandemic to Yersinia pestis, the same bacterium behind the Black Death…
Russia launched 142 attack and decoy drones across Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported on Telegram. Explosions rocked Kherson, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro during the strikes. Ukrainian forces intercepted 126 drones, but 16 drones hit 10 separate locations. Kherson Suffers Casualties and Damage Local media confirmed two deaths and 14 injuries in Kherson after drones struck houses, schools, a hospital, a gas station, and cars. Authorities reported severe structural damage to nine homes and public buildings. Odesa Faces Energy Outages Reports confirmed at least one injury in Odesa, with Chornomorsk sustaining the most damage. District Governor Oleg Kiper said the…
The Israeli army attacked Gaza City on Friday, declaring it a combat zone.International organisations and aid groups condemned the military action immediately.Health officials reported 63,025 Palestinians have died, with 59 new deaths in the past 24 hours.Churches and aid agencies vowed to stay in the city to help displaced residents.Israel claimed Hamas leaders and tunnels remain active in Gaza City.Smoke and explosions rose across southern Israel as the fighting intensified.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack. Civilians Struggle Amid Ongoing Attacks Gaza City residents said global protests failed to stop Israel’s offensive.Mohamed…
A 14-year-old boy admitted deliberately igniting forest fires in Portugal using matches and a scooter.Police suspect he caused blazes in Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela.The boy said frustration from poor school results and social difficulties motivated his actions. Authorities Investigate Arson Pattern Police launched an investigation after repeated wildfires broke out in the same locations.The Polícia Judiciária said the boy may have acted alone or as part of a group.Braga Judicial Police submitted the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office for Family and Children’s Court. Dozens Arrested Amid Summer Fires By 20 August, authorities had arrested 52 people suspected of arson,…
Experts say hotter temperatures and reduced rainfall from climate change intensify forest fires across Europe.Europe’s 2025 wildfire season has burned record amounts of land.Fires have destroyed over one million hectares, larger than the island of Corsica.That area is more than four times last year’s total. Wildfire Numbers Surge Across the EU Authorities declared more than 1,800 forest fires, releasing over 38 million tonnes of CO₂.Only the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Malta avoided wildfires among 27 EU nations.Italy and Romania each recorded over 450 blazes, topping the list for fire counts.Countries with the highest damage do not always report…
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