More than 100 female prisoners were raped during a massive DR Congo prison break, most of whom died after male inmates set the prison on fire, UN documents reveal. The BBC reports, citing internal United Nations (UN) documents, that more than 100 female prisoners were raped before being burned alive during a mass prison break that took place in
How serious is the fentanyl crisis in the US?
The fentanyl crisis is one of the reasons the US has used to justify tariffs on China, Mexico and copyright. How serious is the situation in the US, and what is each country's role in it? The BBC reports that US President Donald Trump has ordered a 10% increase in tariffs on a range of Chinese imports, accusing Beijing of failing to stop precurs
JAL plane's wing hits tail of Delta plane
Thrilling: Wing of Japan Airlines plane collides with tail of Delta plane waiting to de-ice near runway at Seattle airport, USA; no injuries reported On February 6, 2025, Japan's NHK news agency reported that the right wing of a Japan Airlines passenger plane that was approaching the runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle, Was
Major Indian media outlets join forces
India's largest media organizations join suit against OpenAI, the US startup behind ChatGPT, over unauthorized content usage On February 6, 2025, the BBC reported that India's largest and oldest news organizations, including The Indian Express and The Hindu, as well as India Today and NDTV, have joined a lawsuit against OpenAI, the US startup th
Protesters burn down former Bangladesh
Protesters in Bangladesh have vandalised and burned the family home of ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other ruling party members. Protesters in Bangladesh have vandalised and burned the home of ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other ruling party members, sparked by news that Hasina would address Bangladeshis on soci