International
ATHENS, Greece — Greece made history Thursday, as the Orthodox Christian country legalized same-sex marriage. Activists have long been hoping for this change, which will also allow same-sex couples to adopt children and enjoy other rights. The vote passed with 176 Parliamentarians in favor. But, LGTBQIA+ community members and activists have made it clear that […]
LAS VEGAS, NV — President Biden says he’s concerned about King Charles after it was revealed that Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. The President told reporters in Las Vegas today he’s hoping to speak to him soon. Buckingham Palace is not revealing the type of cancer or the prognosis but did say the King […]
WASHINGTON — The future of the United States may very well rest in the hands of technological advancement, if Indiana’s senior senator is on the money. “The stakes are enormous, and our very values and way of life are at stake,” says Senator Todd Young. Senator Young, a Republican, has made tech legislation a priority […]
LOS ANGELES — Following a decades-long career during which time she won numerous accolades, British actress, musician, and all-around performer Glynis Johns has died at the impressive age of 100. Born in South Africa in 1923, Johns was perhaps best known to American audiences as Winifred Banks in the 1964 Disney adaptation of “Mary Poppins.” […]
SDEROT, Israel — Former Vice President and Indiana Governor Mike Pence is currently in Israel, showing his support for the country’s efforts against Hamas. He Tweeted Thursday that he wanted to see “first hand [sic] the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attack of October 7th.” Later in that post, he added, “I told every Israeli […]
UPDATE: The Islamic State has since taken credit for the bombings, which officials now say killed 84 people. Previous reports had listed the death counts at 103 and 95. — KERMAN, Iran — At least 84 people are dead, and many more are hurt, following two bombings in Iran Wednesday. Iranian people were gathering to […]
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — At least 15 people are dead, and many more are hurt, following a mass shooting in the Czech Republic Thursday. Police in Prague – the country’s capital city – say a student at Charles University was responsible for the shooting, and that his father had been killed earlier that day. The […]
TEL AVIV, Israel. — Israel says its soldiers are surrounding the last Hamas strongholds in the northern Gaza Strip as its war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas continues. Israel’s defense minister says Hamas battalions in the region are “on the verge of dismantling.” Meantime, the Israel Defense Forces are stepping up attacks in the […]
TEL AVIV, Israel. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it’s “the beginning of the end” for Hamas. In a video message Sunday, Netanyahu said dozens of militants have surrendered as Israel continues trying to wipe the Palestinian militant group out in the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. He said it would take more […]
JERUSALEM, Israel. — A deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages has been reached. Israel’s cabinet approved the deal Tuesday night, according to NBC News. There is still a 24-hour period where the families of victims of Hamas could appeal to the Supreme Court. The deal would include a multi-day cease-fire and around 50 […]