Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s presidential office and a central figure in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s inner circle, submitted his resignation on Friday after anti-corruption […]
Echoes by Jay Putty: A Heartfelt Journey Through Love, Loss, and Longing
On January 9, 2026, Jay Putty returned with “Echoes,” released under the title JENNIFER ALLSBROOK – Echoes (Original Single) a track that feels less like a song and more like an emotional reckoning. The single balances vulnerability and spectacle, merging the raw intimacy of alternative confessional songwriting with the sweeping drama of cinematic pop-rock. Putty channels the spirit of his earlier emo influences while presenting a more mature, layered sound, one that suggests an artist who has lived, lost, and learned, yet still refuses to numb himself to feeling. At its core, “Echoes” explores the lingering aftermath of a relationship…
Tensions Flare in Minneapolis After Federal Agent Shoots Man During Enforcement Operation
Minneapolis experienced renewed tensions on Wednesday after a federal law-enforcement agent shot and injured a man during an enforcement operation, prompting protests and heightened police presence in parts of the city. According to federal authorities, the incident occurred when agents attempted to detain a man who allegedly assaulted an officer during the encounter. The agent fired a single shot, striking the man in the leg. Both the injured man and the agent were taken to hospital, and officials said their injuries were not life-threatening. The Department of Homeland Security said the shooting happened after the man resisted arrest and physically…
Trump Says He Was Told Killings Have Stopped in Iran After Deadly Protest Crackdown
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told that the killing of anti-government protesters in Iran has stopped, a significant shift in rhetoric amid one of the most violent crackdowns in the Islamic Republic’s recent history. Despite his comments, independent verification remains unclear and Tehran’s actions continue to be closely watched by world capitals. Speaking at the White House, Trump repeated claims that he was informed “on good authority” that Iran had halted lethal force against demonstrators and suspended planned executions, though he did not specify the sources of that information. The statement came as he signed domestic…
Tokyo court: Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional — what happened
In a significant decision for Japan’s LGBTQ+ community and legal landscape, the Tokyo High Court ruled on Friday that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage […]
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128 as officials say building alarms failed
The death toll from a catastrophic blaze that tore through the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Tai Po has climbed to 128, officials said […]
INTERCONTINEN7AL – Love is Everywhere
INTERCONTINEN7AL’s seventh and final release arrives with a kind of quiet confidence, the feeling of a band that isn’t trying to prove anything anymore. World […]
JD DAYS – Christmas Anthology
JD Days’ Christmas Anthology lands like a string of warm lights framing a frosty city window; sincere, cinematic, and quietly ambitious. The ten-track collection, which […]
Guinea-Bissau coup: Gen. Horta N’Tam sworn in as new head of state
After a disputed presidential election, the military in Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday announced it had seized full control of the country, suspending the vote count and […]
South Africa hits back after Trump says US won’t invite it to G20 next year
South Africa on Thursday condemned a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to say the country would not be invited to the 2026 G20 leaders’ […]
Woman killed, man seriously injured in shark attack at Kylies Beach, NSW
A woman has died and a man has been seriously injured after a shark attacked two people who were swimming at Kylies Beach in Crowdy […]
Hong Kong blaze kills at least 75, hundreds still missing — fire now “under control”
A ferocious fire that ripped through the Wang Fuk Court public-housing complex in Tai Po over the past 24 hours has killed dozens and left […]
Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard remain in critical condition after they were shot in a “brazen” ambush-style attack just blocks from the […]
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