She has made history by becoming the first wheelchair user to travel to space. Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German engineer, crossed the Kármán Line on Saturday. That boundary sits 100 kilometers above Earth and marks the edge of space. She flew aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule. The launch took place near Van Horn, […]
Over 7,800 cruise passengers arrived in Antigua on Monday, bringing a major boost to the capital. Four cruise ships docked at St John’s Harbour during the day. As a result, streets, shops, and tour sites saw heavy activity. According to figures from the Antigua Cruise Port, the largest vessel was Mein Schiff 2. It arrived […]
Belgium has moved closer to extraditing Mehul Choksi to India after a decisive court ruling. The country’s highest court has rejected Choksi’s final attempt to block his surrender, effectively clearing the way for extradition. Earlier this week, the Court of Cassation dismissed Choksi’s appeal. The court ruled that he failed to present any valid legal […]
Careful diplomacy is essential, Prime Minister Kamala warned, as she addressed U.S. visa restrictions affecting the region. Careful with words and actions, leaders must consider consequences, she said. Therefore, she urged restraint when speaking publicly about the United States and its leadership. Speaking on U.S. visa access, the Prime Minister issued a clear caution. She […]
Police have warned motorists that altering or swapping licence plates illegally will soon be much harder to get away with. Next year, officers will use a new real-time licence plate detection system. This technology will instantly identify mismatched plates against Transport Board records. Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers highlighted the system’s capabilities. He told state media, […]
Massive sinkhole has opened in Shropshire, England, trapping two canal boats and triggering a major emergency response. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service reported the incident early Monday. Officials declared a “major incident” at 5:17 a.m., though the situation later stabilised. Images show two canal boats stuck in deep mud while a third leans dangerously over […]
Deadly flooding hit Northern California over the weekend, driven by an atmospheric river storm. At least one person died in Redding after flash floods swept through the city, officials said. Police and fire crews carried out multiple water rescues. Shasta County was hit hardest. Heavy rain flooded roadways, including parts of Interstate 5. Nearly a […]
Seven elephants were killed early Saturday after a passenger train struck a herd in northeast India. The crash happened in Assam’s Hojai district, officials confirmed. One elephant was injured and survived. According to district police chief VV Rakesh Reddy, the accident occurred during the early morning hours. The Delhi-bound train hit the elephants at about […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s government has announced plans to pay outstanding wages owed to public servants from the Covid-19 period. The payments relate to salaries affected during pandemic restrictions. According to officials, some public sector workers faced pay suspensions during the emergency period. Others experienced reduced hours or unpaid leave. As a result, several salary claims […]
Thieves dressed as Santa Claus and elves stole cartloads of groceries from a Montreal supermarket on Monday night. The incident occurred shortly before Christmas and is now under police investigation. According to Montreal police spokesperson Johany Charland, the theft happened around 9:40 p.m. Police believe the items taken were food. However, investigators are still reviewing […]
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