The Cuban government announced on January 4, 2026, that 32 of its military and police officers were killed during the United States’ military action in Venezuela that ousted President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, over the weekend. Havana’s official statement — read on state television and published by authorities — said the officers … Continued
A recently introduced image-editing option linked to Grok, the AI chatbot from Elon Musk’s xAI and integrated on the social network X, has ignited controversy after users discovered they could easily alter existing photos — including creating sexually suggestive images — with no consent or notification to the original creator. Critics say the tool pushes … Continued
BBC’s live coverage detailed major U.S. military action in Venezuela that began in the early hours of January 3, 2026, when explosions rang out in Caracas during a coordinated assault that included airstrikes on Venezuelan military and government installations. Following these strikes, U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and transported … Continued
During a December 29, 2025 diplomatic luncheon at his Mar-a-Lago estate with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump was overheard on a hot microphone complaining that he wasn’t getting credit or a Nobel Peace Prize for his supposed role in ending conflicts. In the moment — captured in audio and spreading rapidly … Continued
Tatiana Schlossberg — environmental journalist, author, and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy — died on December 30, 2025, at the age of 35 after battling acute myeloid leukemia, her family announced through the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. Schlossberg was the daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg and was married to Dr. George … Continued
In December 2024, Jeniffer Castro, a 29-year-old woman from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, boarded a GOL Airlines flight from Rio de Janeiro to Belo Horizonte only to find a crying toddler sitting in her pre-selected window seat. Castro, who had specifically chosen and paid extra for that seat, politely waited before taking the seat once it … Continued
A recent post on Reddit’s “Weddings” forum sparked debate after a partner of a groomsman shared that a bride and groom told their entire wedding party they would be responsible for cleaning up the celebration at the end of the night, less than a week before the event. The wedding party was told they’d need … Continued
Grammy-winning pop singer Chappell Roan found herself at the centre of an online controversy after she posted an Instagram tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot, only to retract it the next day upon learning of Bardot’s controversial political history. Roan’s initial message praised Bardot as an inspiration — especially in relation to her song “Red … Continued
As the year closes, 2025 is being remembered for the remarkable number of celebrity deaths that shook fans and industries alike. From Hollywood legends to rising stars, public figures across entertainment, music, and politics passed away, prompting reflections on their contributions and the cultural impact they had. One of the most widely mourned losses was … Continued
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and a towering political figure, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced on December 30, 2025. Zia passed away at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where she had been receiving treatment for complex health issues, including liver cirrhosis, diabetes, … Continued