Author: Amanda Martinez

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has landed safely back on Earth, but its intended passengers, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, remain stranded on the International Space Station. The empty capsule traveled autonomously after undocking from the ISS, its journey lasting six hours. The Starliner’s maiden crewed mission was plagued by technical issues, including helium leaks and faulty thrusters. Despite months of troubleshooting, NASA deemed it too risky to transport the astronauts back to Earth. Instead, they will return on a SpaceX Crew Dragon in February, extending their eight-day stay to eight months. NASA’s commercial crew program manager, Steve Stich, expressed mixed…

Super Typhoon Yagi slammed into northern Vietnam on Saturday, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain. The storm led to landfall in Hai Phong and Quang Ninh provinces, packing winds of up to 126 miles per hour. As Yagi hit, residents in Hai Phong struggled to stay safe. Metal roof sheets and commercial sign boards flew through the air, causing damage and debris. The city, home to two million people and several multinational factories, faced widespread power outages. Authorities took action, evacuating nearly 50,000 people from coastal towns and issuing a stay-indoors warning. Schools closed in 12 northern provinces, including Hanoi.…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has promised to generate one million jobs in Africa. This decision was made to strengthen Beijing’s standing as a development partner for the Global South. During the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation on Thursday, Xi made a significant financial pledge. China will finance 30 infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing connectivity throughout the continent and provide African nations with an additional 360 billion yuan ($51 billion) in funding. Speaking to more than 50 African leaders in Beijing, Xi said that 210 billion yuan ($29.6 billion) will come through credit lines. Moreover, China will provide an extra 70 billion…

Kenya school fire tragedy claimed at least 17 students, and 14 others have been injured. The tragedy occurred at Hillside Endarasha Academy in central Kenya. The elementary school dormitory in Kieni, Nyeri County, was the site of the conflagration that broke out late Thursday night. Meanwhile, the corpses of the victims were burnt beyond recognition, according to Resila Onyango, the spokesperson for the Kenya National Police Service. The cause of the incident is currently undetermined. Onyango stated that officials would notify the public once additional information became accessible. She could not verify whether the fire had been entirely extinguished, saying…

China is bracing for the impact of super typhoon Yagi, evacuating 400,000 people from the tourist island of Hainan. The storm, packing winds of up to 150 mph, is expected to land later today. Transportation officials have extended the suspension of flights, trains, and boats into a second day, while education officials have chosen to keep schools closed in affected areas. Yagi has doubled in strength since wreaking havoc in the northern Philippines, where it killed at least 13 people and forced thousands to evacuate. Meteorologists warn that Yagi may cause catastrophic damage in Hainan and neighboring Guangdong, China’s most…

Israeli forces have withdrawn from Jenin after a nine-day operation that left 36 Palestinians dead and widespread destruction. The operation, one of the largest in the West Bank in years, targeted militants in the Jenin refugee camp and city. The Israeli military says it was acting against terrorism, but the Palestinian health ministry reports that children are among the dead. Fighting in Jenin killed an Israeli soldier. Residents of the refugee camp are emerging from their homes, stunned and exhausted, to assess the damage. The Israeli army destroyed Khalid Abu Sabeer’s basement apartment when they blew up a nearby cave.…

The Death of Rebecca Cheptegei has shocked the world after her ex-boyfriend doused her in gasoline and set her on fire. Rebecca Cheptegei’s death has shocked the world after her ex-boyfriend doused her in gasoline and set her on fire. The 33-year-old Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, who competed in Paris, suffered severe burns in an incident in northwest Kenya. Authorities reported that her ex-boyfriend attacked her after she and her two daughters returned home from church. Joseph Cheptegei, Rebecca’s father, expressed his profound sorrow and said that Rebecca was a very supportive daughter and the house’s breadwinner. James Kirwa, a…

A political standoff caused by France’s hurried elections is resolved two months after Michel Barnier is named Prime Minister. Following weeks of talks with political parties and other contenders, President Emmanuel Macron chose Barnier, the former head of the EU’s Brexit negotiations, for the role. Barnier, 73, became France’s prime minister on Thursday night, replacing Gabriel Attal, the country’s youngest prime minister. Attal has been acting as the caretaker since July. Barnier’s first task will be to form a government capable of navigating the National Assembly, which has no clear majority. Renowned for his Brexit leadership, Barnier has skillfully managed…

A deadly shooting unfolded in Munich, Germany, near the Israeli consulate and a Nazi history museum. German police fatally shot an 18-year-old Austrian man on September 5 after they spotted him carrying a long firearm. The incident occurred close to the site where the 1972 Munich Olympics attack took place, killing 11 Israeli athletes and a police officer. The Israeli consulate had closed to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the tragic event. Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann says the motive behind the shooting remains unknown, but he suspects a link to the anniversary. He suggested that the armed man might…

A public investigation seven years after the devastating 72-person Grenfell Tower fire in West London has revealed a network of ineptitude and greed. The 1,671-page final study blamed Britain’s worst house fire since World War II on irresponsible deregulation, dishonest manufacturers, and local government cost-cutting. According to the investigation, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea collaborated with contractors installing cheap, flammable siding on Grenfell Tower to save costs. On June 14, 2017, this cladding, bought from vendors who knew its risks, turned the building into a death trap. The American supplier of the cladding, Arconic, came under heavy criticism.…

The former mayor of the Philippines, Alice Guo, was apprehended in Indonesia following many weeks of evasion. Since July, Guo has been the target of four separate nations by Philippine officials, who are investigating her possible role in China-sponsored espionage and protection of criminal syndicates. Guo, who disputes the accusations, faces charges of using her position to protect internet casinos in her hometown of Bamban from being exploited for human trafficking and fraud. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced her arrest and approved her extradition to the Philippines, effective as early as Wednesday. He warned anybody trying to elude punishment that “the…

Improving trade tensions between China and Canada have reached a boiling point. Last week, Canada announced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. Now, China is fighting back with a probe into Canadian canola imports, which could lead to tariffs on a crucial Canadian export. The investigation, announced by China’s Ministry of Commerce, cites dumping concerns. China claims Canadian canola imports have surged 170% since 2023, while prices have continuously fallen. It, China argues, is evidence of unfair trade practices. Canada’s agriculture minister, Lawrence MacAulay, calls the probe “deeply concerning.” He vows to defend and support Canadian farmers, who…