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Funerals for victims of suicide blast at Islamabad mosque that killed at least 31

Funerals will take place on Saturday for some of the victims of a suicide blast at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad that killed at least 31 people and wounded scores more during Friday prayers.

Police identify suspect in disappearance of Australian boy

The baffling disappearance of a fair-haired, little boy from a remote Australian farm has been declared a major crime, with detectives pointing the finger at a suspect in his home.

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S.Africa police minister suspended after corrutpion allegations

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday suspended his police minister over corruption allegations "with immediate affect" a week after accusations made by a provincial police chief.

Thousands attend Pope Leo's first Angelus prayer

Thousands of people streamed to a small Italian hilltop village not far from Rome on Sunday, to hear Pope Leo deliver his first Angelus prayer from his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo.

Slot pays tribute to 'champion' Jota ahead of Preston friendly

Liverpool manager Arne Slot paid tribute to Diogo Jota in an interview released on Sunday saying the Portugal forward was a "champion" in everything he did.

German backpacker escapes Australian bush ordeal by 'sheer luck'

German backpacker Carolina Wilga lost hope of rescue after 11 nights in the Australian bush, and only made it out by "sheer luck", police said Saturday.

Tourists, residents evacuated from Grand Canyon due to wildfires

Fast-spreading wildfires have forced the evacuation of part of the Grand Canyon, with the US National Park Service ordering visitors and residents away from its northern rim.

Beyond the Scroll: What Influential People Actually Do Differently Online

Ovais Riaz, Waa Say & the Team Editorial - Evrima Chicago.

New to The Street Episode #678 to Air on Bloomberg TV Featuring Game-Changing Innovators in AI, Biotech, Blockchain, and Sustainability

Broadcast Premieres Saturday, July 12 at 6:30 PM EST on Bloomberg Television

Pope Leo's Illinois childhood home to become tourist site

Pope Leo XIV's childhood home has been sold to the village where he grew up, which intends to make it a historical site, local media reported Friday.

Fuel to Air India jet engines cut off moments before crash: probe

Fuel control switches to the engines of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people, were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday.

Ecuador's top drug lord agrees to US extradition

Ecuador's most notorious drug lord has agreed to be extradited to the United States to face cocaine and weapons smuggling charges, a court in Quito said Friday.

Son of Mexico's 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drugs case

A son of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty to drug charges in Chicago on Friday in a deal struck with prosecutors in return for a reduced sentence.

Liverpool to retire Diogo Jota's number 20 shirt

Liverpool are to retire Diogo Jota's number 20 shirt in honour of the Portugal forward who was killed with his brother Andre Silva in a car crash this month.

Son of Mexico's 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drugs case: report

A son of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty to narcotics charges in a Chicago court Friday, US media said, part of a deal he struck with prosecutors in return for a reduced sentence.

Mob lynches five alleged thieves in quake-hit Guatemalan town

An angry mob lynched five men accused of robbing homes in a Guatemalan town hit by a series of earthquakes that left seven people dead, police said Friday.

US appeals court scraps 9/11 mastermind's plea deal

A US appeals court on Friday scrapped 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's plea agreement that would have taken the death penalty off the table and helped conclude the long-running legal saga surrounding his case.

Part of Grand Canyon evacuated as wildfire spreads

Spreading wildfires forced the evacuation on Friday of part of the famed Grand Canyon, with the US National Park Service appealing for visitors to stay calm.

Trump in Texas to survey flood damage as scrutiny of response mounts

US President Donald Trump arrived Friday in Texas as questions swirled over the authorities' response to devastating flash floods that have left at least 120 people dead, including dozens of children.

Minister's death spooks Russian elite amid corruption clampdown

The reported suicide of Russia's transport minister hours after he was dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, sparking speculation he would be arrested on corruption charges, has shaken the country's elite.

US singer Chris Brown denies more charges in UK assault case

American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty in a UK court to further charges stemming from an alleged London nightclub brawl in 2023.

Raudenski: from Homeland Security to Tour de France engine hunter

In a former life Nick Raudenski "hunted terrorists" now he is chasing down those who might pull a fast one and use engines in Tour de France bikes.

Nobel laureate Mohammadi says Iran issuing death threats

Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for women's and human rights in Iran, has received death threats from Tehran, the Nobel Committee said Friday.

Son of Mexico's 'El Chapo' set to plead guilty in US drugs case

A son of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is expected to plead guilty to narcotics charges in a Chicago court Friday as part of a deal in return for a reduced sentence.

Ancient Chinese Wisdom with a Twist: THE CAT CHING or I CHING FOR CATS

Team Editorial - Evrima Chicago

Navy Pilots with ALS Fight for Access to the Stem Cell Therapy That Can Help Them Live

Matt Bellina Regained Function After Receiving NurOwn via the Right to Try Law He Fought to Pass and Now He is Fighting for All Americans with ALS to Get the Same Chance He Did

VIEWPOINT: How Thermal Energy Storage Can Maximize the Promise and Instill Safety in Nuclear SMRs

This third installment of Brenmiller Energy's (NASDAQ:BNRG) "Viewpoint" Series explores how the Company's bGen™ system can help unlock the full potential of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. Energy industry veteran and Chief Executive Officer Avi Brenmiller explains how thermal energy storage can bridge the gap between safe, clean heat generation and real-world demand.

MIRA Reports Clear Reversal of Anxiety-Related Behavior in Animal Model Using SKNY-1, an Oral Drug Candidate for Obesity and Nicotine Addiction Under Definitive Agreement for Acquisition

SKNY-1 was previously shown to achieve up to 30% weight loss, reverse nicotine craving, and preserve muscle mass in an animal model-and is designed to avoid the CNS side effects that halted earlier CB1-targeting drugs

Moulin Rouge windmill twirls again 14 months after accident

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris on Thursday to see its famed blades start turning again, 14 months after they tumbled to the ground.

Delta offers upbeat outlook on travel demand, lifting shares

Shares of Delta Air Lines rocketed higher Thursday after the carrier reported better-than-expected profits and reinstated its full-year forecast based on a reassuring travel outlook.

Scrutiny over Texas flood response mounts as death toll hits 120

Texas authorities faced mounting scrutiny Thursday over the response to flash flooding that has left at least 120 people dead, as details surfaced about reported delays of early alerts that could have saved lives.

Shein faces 150-mn-euro fine in France

E-commerce giant Shein faces a possible 150-million-euro ($175-million) fine in France for failing to properly get consent to track users on the internet.

Scrutiny over Texas flood response mounts as death toll tops 120

Texas authorities faced mounting scrutiny Thursday over the response to flash flooding that has left more than 120 people dead, as details surfaced about reported delays of early alerts that could have saved lives.

Italy probes UK online bank Revolut for 'misleading' clients

Italy's competition watchdog said Thursday it had opened an investigation into UK online bank Revolut over "misleading" messages to customers about its investment services.

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