Author: Amanda Martinez

The recent Belton House flood has left staff and visitors in shock. The National Trust property, located near Grantham, was forced to close on January 6 and 7 due to adverse weather conditions. A riverbank collapse caused a large tree to fall into the river, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Angus Hale, senior gardener at the site, expressed his disappointment at the damage. “It can be quite upsetting to see trees damaged,” he said. However, Hale praised his team for their efforts, stating, they had done everything they had to prepare for the flooding. The team had…

Delhi smog chaos has brought the city to a standstill. A thick blanket of smog has engulfed India’s capital, Delhi, causing travel chaos and disrupting daily life. The city’s air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the air quality index exceeding 400 in several areas. This is more than 25 times the safe limit set by the World Health Organization. The dense fog and severe air pollution have resulted in the delay of over 150 flights and dozens of trains. The Delhi airport has issued an advisory warning passengers of possible disruptions due to low visibility. The Indian Railways…

The Indian Boarding Schools Legacy is a painful reminder of the US government’s role in the abuse and maltreatment of Native American children. In 2024, a report by the Department of the Interior revealed the shocking truth about these schools. The report showed that the schools allowed for the consistent abuse and maltreatment of Native American children across the country. Senator Lisa Murkowski helped push the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024. He believes that the level of awareness about this dark period in American history is crucial. “We have moved, I think, in…

Lebanon’s parliament has ended a prolonged presidential hiatus by electing army chief Joseph Aoun as Lebanon’s new president. Aoun secured 99 votes in the second round of parliamentary voting on Thursday, surpassing the required majority for victory. The election followed years of political stalemates after Michel Aoun’s term ended in October 2022, leaving Lebanon without a head of state. This is a significant step for Lebanon’s struggling government institutions. Earlier, Joseph Aoun fell short of a two-thirds majority in the first voting round, gaining support from only 71 members of parliament. However, shifting alliances and international pressure helped solidify Aoun’s…

Mozambique Tension is escalating as opposition leader Venancio Mondlane returns home from exile. Mondlane arrived at Maputo International Airport on Thursday morning, where thousands of supporters had gathered to welcome him. The return comes ahead of next week’s swearing-in of Daniel Chapo, the ruling Frelimo party’s candidate. Mondlane maintains he won last year’s presidential election, which sparked deadly protests. The protests have left more than 270 people dead, according to rights groups. Furthermore, the country’s stability is being tested, and concerns are growing that the situation could worsen. Mondlane has been organizing protests through broadcasts on Facebook. His return is…

A devastating wildfire is sweeping through the Hollywood Hills, forcing thousands to evacuate and destroying homes. The Los Angeles Wildfires are raging out of control, with at least five people confirmed dead. Fire chief David Acuna says fires are rapidly expanding due to high winds and dry conditions. The fires have burned over 27,000 acres of land, with the Palisades blaze being the most destructive in the area’s history. Furthermore, the city’s water supply is struggling to cope with the demand. The firefighters are taking water from swimming pools and ponds. Meanwhile, residents are forced to flee their homes, with…

Cecilia Sala, a 29-year-old Italian Journalist detained in Iran for three weeks, returned home Wednesday after extensive diplomatic efforts. After the Italian Journalist was released from prison, Premier Giorgia Meloni of Italy and Sala’s family were waiting for her as the plane landed at Rome’s Ciampino airport.  Furthermore, Italian officials hailed Sala’s release as a significant diplomatic win for Meloni, whose recent trip to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Donald Trump raised her reputation abroad. Meloni personally told Sala’s parents of the outcome and attributed it to her government’s work through diplomatic and intelligence channels.  Iranian officials remained silent on…

The UK SAS War crimes inquiry has uncovered shocking allegations against the SAS. A former senior UK Special Forces officer has accused the SAS of having a golden pass to get away with murder. This accusation is part of a public inquiry into alleged war crimes committed by UK Special Forces in Afghanistan. The investigation has been examining the actions of the SAS during night raids in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013. The officer, a former operations chief of staff for the Special Boat Service (SBS), expressed concerns that the SAS was carrying out executions and covering them up during…

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Canada’s Prime Minister after facing increasing pressure from his Liberal Party allies. He stated he would remain in office until a new leader was found. He explained that internal conflicts hindered his ability to lead effectively ahead of federal elections later this year. During Monday’s press conference, he elaborated that Canada deserves a real choice in the next election. “I cannot be the best option in that election,” Trudeau stated. His popularity among Canadians contributed to a sharp decline in the Liberal Party’s fortunes, leading to growing dissent within his ranks. Trudeau’s tenure has…

The Republic of Ireland is battling a severe weather crisis. Due to snow and icy conditions, approximately 30,000 customers are without water. This has led to the cancellation of non-urgent outpatient appointments in several hospitals. Furthermore, thousands of homes are without power. Schools in multiple countries were forced to close on the first day of term. Bus and rail services were severely impacted. The countries of Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, and Limerick, as well as southern Leinster, were among the worst affected areas. Met Éireann, Ireland’s national weather forecaster, has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice. The forecaster warns…

South Korea’s embattled president fortified his residence against authorities as Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment crisis escalates. Barbed wire, barricades, and parked buses surrounded his compound over the weekend to prevent investigators from making another arrest attempt. Yoon ignored summonses to face questioning on charges of insurrection and abuse of power. Last Friday, the anti-corruption government attempted to arrest Yoon but faced resistance from his potential security team. The six-hour standoff ended without an arrest. Public prosecutors requested police assistance to enforce the arrest warrant, but the police refused, calling the move legally controversial. The current warrant is set to expire…

President Joe Biden has banned new offshore oil and gas drilling along most of America’s coastline, covering 626 million acres of water. This move comes just weeks before Donald Trump takes office. It aims to protect the environment and reduce the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. The ban covers the entire Atlantic coast and eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific coast of California, Oregon, and Washington, and a section of the Bering Sea off Alaska. Biden’s decision reflects concerns that drilling off these coasts could cause irreversible damage to places Americans hold dear and is unnecessary to meet the nation’s…