In the world of news, some stories stand out for their uniqueness and impact. Recently, Richard Branson shared the sad news of his wife Joan's passing after 50 years of marriage. He described her as his best friend and guiding light, highlighting the deep bond they shared. Meanwhile, the CEO of Cracker Barrel, Julie Masino, reflected on the backlash she faced after ...
The UK is stepping up its game on crypto taxes. Starting in 2026, crypto platforms will have to report all transactions made by UK users. This move is part of a bigger plan to make sure crypto isn't used to dodge taxes. The UK's tax authority, HMRC, will get automatic access to both local and international crypto data. This is a big deal because, until now, only cros...
Russia recently faced a significant setback when it failed to secure a seat on the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) governing council. This is not the first time Russia has encountered such a hurdle. Earlier in September, it also failed to gain enough support for a position on the United Nations aviation agency's governing council. These repe...
In a troubling turn of events, a video surfaced showing Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian men in Jenin. The men had their hands up, clearly showing they were giving up. They even knelt down, but things took a dark turn. One soldier kicked a man, and then both men moved back inside a building. Suddenly, gunshots rang out, and one man fell. The two men were identif...
Eels, those slippery and ancient creatures, are in big trouble. They are not just creepy-crawly things that make some people squirm. They are also a big deal in the world of sushi and seafood. But their numbers are dropping fast. Since the 1980s, some eel species have seen their populations shrink by over 90%. Why? Blame it on dams, pollution, climate change, and ove...
A Soyuz rocket lifted off on Thursday, carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, including two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut, reached the ISS safely. But back on Earth, a big issue popped up. A huge 20-ton service platform wasn't secured properly before the launch. This platform is used by workers to access the rocket ...
Ukraine's political scene just got a major shake-up. Andriy Yermak, the president's right-hand man, stepped down from his role as chief of staff. This is the biggest leadership change since Russia's full-scale invasion four years ago. Yermak's exit is tied to a massive scandal involving $100 million. This corruption case has already led to the firing of two minister...
Senegal is in a bit of a pickle. The country is chatting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about getting some financial help. Why? Because they've got a lot of debt that wasn't properly reported before. Now, they need to figure out how to handle it. The finance minister, Cheikh Diba, spilled the beans in parliament. He said Senegal needs a whopping 6, 000 b...
AEG Europe has earned a spot among the top 50 most inclusive workplaces in the UK for 2025/26. This recognition highlights their dedication to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) in the workplace. The company has also achieved the highest level, Leading-Edge status, on the Inclusion Maturity Curve, a rigorous framework developed by WiHTL and inclusion...
Pope Leo XIV made a powerful statement for unity and peace during his first international visit. He chose a special place for this message: the ruins of an old church by Lake Iznik in Turkey. This is where important Christian leaders met long ago to settle disagreements and create a shared belief that is still used today. The Pope stood with Patriarch Bartholomew, a...