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Pelosi supports Democrats urging Biden to stop arms transfer
In a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, over thirty Democratic members of the United States House of Representatives have demanded an absolute cessation of arms transfers to Israel. The letter signed by the lawmakers on Friday, including former House speaker and Biden ally Nancy Pelosi, stated, "We believe it is unjustifiable to approve these weapons transfers in light of the recent strike against aid workers and the ever-worsening humanitarian crisis."
Bankers bowl cricket bosses over with Hundred sell-off pitch
The England and Wales Cricket Board is considering the advice of firms such as Raine and Rothschild regarding its intentions to sell interests in The Hundred's franchises. English cricket executives will advance the sport's ownership structure overhaul by another level next week by announcing plans to sell stakes in The Hundred's eight franchises.
Iran arrests ISIL Eid al-Fitr ‘suicide attack’ planners
Iran has reportedly apprehended ISIL (ISIS) members who were preparing an assault to occur during the conclusion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Authorities in Mahdasht, Alborz province, located approximately 60 kilometers (37 miles) west of Tehran, were alerted by a concerned citizen. As a result, Mohammad "Ramesh" Zaker, a "senior" ISIL member, was apprehended, according to police spokesman Saeed Montazerolmahdi on Saturday.
Hunt applauds Wragg’s ‘courageous’ apology over sharing MPs’ numbers
The Metropolitan Police had previously stated that it was evaluating reports of a parliamentary honeytrap sexting scheme. The chancellor commended Conservative MP William Wragg for his "courageous and fulsome" apology to The Times following his admission that he had revealed the personal phone numbers of MPs. According to Jeremy Hunt, the news was "extremely cause for concern."
Johnson criticizes call to halt UK arms sales to Israel
The demand for the United Kingdom to cease arms sales to Israel has been labeled "shameful" by former prime minister Boris Johnson. On Monday, seven humanitarian workers, including three Britons, were killed in airstrikes in Gaza conducted by the Israeli army. As a result, certain Labour and Conservative MPs, the Lib Dems, and the SNP have urged the United Kingdom to reevaluate its support for Israel.
Ecuador police enter Mexican embassy, arrest ex-VP Glas
The Mexican president has deemed the detention a "blatant violation of international law," and he has stated that his nation is severing ties with the South American country. An ex-vice president of Ecuador who had sought political asylum in Mexico during an investigation into corruption allegations was apprehended when the Mexican embassy in Quito was stormed by law enforcement.
NASA selects firms for lunar rover in historic mission
NASA has awarded three companies contracts to construct vehicles for crewed missions to the Moon, which will occur for the first time in over fifty years. NASA announced on Wednesday that Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab, located in Texas, Colorado, and California, respectively, have been selected to develop designs for the lunar rover under a contract valued at a maximum of $4.6 billion.
Ethiopian army accused of Amhara war crimes
The incident that occurred in late January in the city of Malawi was one of the deadliest for civilians since August, when combat broke out between Fano militia and Ethiopian federal forces in the volatile region, according to a report published on Thursday by a rights organisation based in New York. "Once more, the brunt of an abusive army operating impunously is bearing down on civilians," said Laetitia Bader, deputy Africa director at HRW.
Pig kidney transplant patient exits MA hospital
Chronic kidney disease sufferer Richard "Rick" Slayman is looking forward to recovering from his "historic transplant" and spending time with his loved ones without the interruption of dialysis. The hospital has released the initial recipient of a kidney transplant derived from a genetically modified swine. Richard "Rick" Slayman was the first person in history to receive the organ in March from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, following a four-hour operation.
Google may implement paywall, charging for AI access
A new report claims that Google is considering charging users for access to its AI-powered search engine. According to 'people familiar with the plan' cited by The Financial Times, the technology behemoth is considering numerous alternatives. The report states that this includes integrating AI-driven search functionalities into the company's premium subscription services, which already grant users access to its novel Gemini AI assistant in Gmail and Docs.
Tourists jump into sea after night ferry fire off Thailand coast
As captured on camera, massive columns of black smoke emanated from the ferry's engine room en route to Koh Tao, a well-liked tourist locale offshore from Thailand. Off the coast of Thailand, terrified passengers have leapt into the water to flee a fire that broke out on a night ferry bound for a popular tourist destination. A passenger aboard the vessel en route from Surat Thani province to Koh Tao noticed an abrupt crackling sound and the odour of smoke.
Probe: Israel raid on Gaza 106 deaths ‘apparent war crime’
The 106 fatalities in a residential block in central Gaza on October 31, 2023, which were caused by an "illegitimate" Israeli airstrike, were classified as an "apparent war crime," according to Human Rights Watch (HRW). The international rights organisation announced Thursday that the investigation was founded upon evidence gathered from sixteen individuals interviewed by the organisation between January and March, satellite images, dozens of photographs and videos from the site, and those shared on social media.
