Category: World News
Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 29 2025
Sri Lanka’s new Online Safety Act, passed as Act No. 9 of 2024, is causing intense debate. Critics fear threats to free speech and digital freedom, while supporters argue it strengthens protections against online harms. The law introduces regulations that will impact how Sri Lankans use and police the internet.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 18 2025
Felix Baumgartner, famous for his record-breaking 2012 stratosphere jump, has died at 56 following a paragliding accident in Italy. The Austrian thrill-seeker was known for pushing limits, breaking the sound barrier during a historic free fall, and inspiring a new passion for extreme flight.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 14 2025
A Beechcraft King Air B200 operated by Zeusch Aviation crashed after takeoff at London Southend Airport, killing all four people aboard. The plane, mainly used for medical evacuations, veered violently, inverted, and erupted in flames. The airport remains closed as AAIB and Essex Police investigate the tragedy.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jun, 20 2025
President Trump has about two weeks to decide if the U.S. will join Israel’s push for military action against Iran, hinging on last-chance talks with Tehran. Washington demands a total halt to Iran’s uranium enrichment. Trump approved plans for an attack but has yet to commit, stressing diplomacy while Israel worries about U.S. delays.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jun, 13 2025
Netanyahu painted Israel's war in Gaza as a Middle East gamechanger, but with Gaza in ruins and Hamas still standing, the big claims don't hold up. Israel's show of force left severe humanitarian fallout and hasn't brought the lasting security or strategic win leaders anticipated.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jun, 13 2025
On June 4, 2025, the UK Minister for the Middle East urged Israel to end its blockade on humanitarian aid to Gaza, calling the policy inhumane. The UK stressed that Israeli actions have worsened conditions for Palestinians, demanding free access for the UN and relief groups. The UK also reaffirmed its commitment to international law.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 29 2025
On May 19, 2025, about 300 people and all livestock were evacuated from Blatten in the Swiss Alps because nearby Birch Glacier showed signs of an imminent landslide. Authorities quickly declared a 'special situation' and brought in emergency teams, acting on experiences from similar past crises.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 19 2025
The Mexican Navy’s Cuauhtémoc struck the Brooklyn Bridge during a high-profile farewell display on May 17, 2025, killing two sailors and injuring 22 others. The training ship lost power and drifted unassisted into the bridge, leading to catastrophic mast failure. Investigations by both U.S. and Mexican authorities are underway.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 17 2025
Hadi Matar was sentenced to 25 years behind bars for stabbing author Salman Rushdie during a 2022 lecture in New York. Prosecutors convinced the jury of Matar’s intent with video evidence, dismissing claims of a random outburst. Rushdie’s injuries from the attack remain life-altering.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 10 2025
Tensions between India and Pakistan have soared after deadly strikes and retaliatory attacks in Kashmir. Civilians are caught in the crossfire as military exchanges intensify, while both governments grapple with social media censorship and mounting international anxiety over nuclear risks.
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