A recent police operation in Rio de Janeiro's favelas has left at least 121 people dead, making it one of the deadliest raids in Brazil's history. The violence erupted on Tuesday when police stormed into Complexo do Alemao and Penha, two low-income neighborhoods known for drug trafficking. Four poli
People often wonder why they enjoy things that scare them, like roller coasters or horror films. It's not just about being brave. Experts explain that these activities create a special mix of fear and excitement. This mix is known as an "arousal response. " It's what makes your heart beat faster and
In the Arizona desert, a unique project called Biosphere 2 once stood as a testament to human ambition. This massive, sealed facility was designed to mimic Earth's ecosystems, complete with rainforests, deserts, and even a coral reef. The idea was to see if humans could create a self-sustaining envi
In a shocking revelation, a United Nations human rights body has uncovered a disturbing pattern of Russian drone attacks on civilians in Kherson, a city in southern Ukraine. These attacks, which have been happening for over a year, are not random acts of violence but a deliberate strategy to spread
Deep in the Amazon and other remote rainforests, some of the world's most isolated Indigenous groups are facing serious threats. These threats come from logging, mining, and drug traffickers. A recent report highlights that nearly 65% of these groups are at risk from logging, about 40% from mining,
A sex offender, Hadush Kebatu, was mistakenly released from prison. This happened because of human error. He was supposed to be deported, but instead, he was let out. This caused a lot of anger and concern. The mistake was discovered quickly. The prison's duty governor was told about it around noon
The city of el-Fasher in Sudan has been under siege for over a year and a half. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control, making life extremely difficult for the people still trapped there. One man, Mouawia, managed to escape this dangerous situation, but his journey was far from easy. Mou
In a significant development, Egypt and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been given the green light to search for the bodies of hostages taken during the October 7 attacks in Gaza. This permission extends beyond the "yellow line, " an area under the control of the Israel Defe
In the troubled region of Darfur, a paramilitary group has made a bold move. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claim to have taken over the army's main base in El Fasher. This city is in a tough spot, with many people going hungry and fighting going on around it. The RSF say they now control the Sixth
A man named Kilmar Abrego was sent to the wrong country by mistake. He was living in the U. S. with his family when he was deported to El Salvador. This was a mistake, and he ended up in a very bad prison there. After some time, he was brought back to the U. S. , but now the government wants to send
