Thousands gathered in the northern Italian town of Ivrea for the annual “Battle of Oranges,” a three-day carnival tradition in which participants reenact a historic revolt by pelting each other with tons of oranges.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over alleged misconduct in public office
The former British royal was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a police statement read. Law enforcement also conducted searches of addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
US military ready for Iran strike from Saturday, reports claim
US officials said the military will be ready to strike Iran within days as Donald Trump weighs action, even as Geneva nuclear talks expose wide gaps, according to reports by multiple US media outlets.
Dance troupe stages artistic protest in Washington over Minneapolis shootings
A professional dance group held interpretive performances in Washington, honouring protesters killed in Minneapolis and drawing attention to fatal shootings by federal agents.
Eight skiers found dead in California avalanche
Eight bodies have been recovered after a deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche, with one skier still missing and experts blaming unstable snow conditions.
Reform UK vows to scrap Britain’s carbon border tax
LONDON — Reform UK would scrap Britain’s planned carbon border tax if it wins power, the party’s business and trade chief Richard Tice has said. Speaking to POLITICO on Tuesday, Tice vowed to ditch the U.K.’s new carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) as part of a broader rollback of climate levies. Reform would look “to…
Ann Sound 2020 Check
Ann’s 2020 Sound Check: Pantyhose, Heels, and Pure Joy Strutting Into the Spotlight Ann stepped into the room like it was her personal stage. Pantyhose smooth and flawless, high heels clicking with authority on the floor, she brought style, confidence, and humor to every step. 2020 may have been full of schedules and checks, but…
Sleeper shark filmed for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep waters
A sleeper shark measuring up to four meters was filmed at a depth of nearly 500 meters in the Antarctic Ocean, marking the first recorded sighting of a shark so far south. Researchers say the species may have long gone undetected in the region’s cold, remote waters.
Fuel shortages leave Havana streets piled with trash
Fuel shortages in Cuba disrupt rubbish collection, leaving waste in the streets and deepening concerns over failing basic services
Gaza residents mark start of Ramadan amid economic hardship
Residents in Gaza City shop for Ramadan supplies as war damage and economic hardship overshadow the holy month.