Botswana government authorizes killing of 23 elephants for Independence Day celebrations
The government of Botswana has come under fire after authorizing the killing of 23 elephants to celebrate the country’s Independence Day.
Study Predicts Over 450,000 Additional Deaths Due to Intense El Nino
More than 450,000 people could die from additional heat caused by an exceptionally strong El Nino, with the highest death toll expected in Nigeria and amplified risks lasting beyond the event.
“Like a lottery winner”: Earl Spencer describes Prince Charles’ reaction after Diana’s death in new book
Earl Spencer alleges Prince Charles was “giddily elated” in a phone call after Diana’s death, citing excerpts from his upcoming book and the ensuing response from Buckingham Palace.
Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second consecutive year over Israel’s participation
Ireland will boycott Eurovision for the second year in a row, citing Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis.
EU to ban social media for children under 13 and restrict access until 15
The plans were announced on September 16 by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Google to allow Claude and other AI agents to control smart homes
Google is opening its smart home ecosystem to third-party AI agents via the Model Context Protocol, allowing for deeper automation and analysis.
Ceuta government estimates at least 13,000 illegal migrants remain in the city
He estimates that at the beginning of August, following the large‑scale returns to Morocco on July 31, about 20,000 people were still in Ceuta.
Kim Kardashian awarded €1 in damages from ‘grandpa robbers’ 10 years after Paris heist
Kim Kardashian was awarded a symbolic €1 in damages after a 2016 Paris hotel robbery by the “grandpa robbers,” with the court also compensating the hotel concierge.
Nearly 600,000 people to attend Pope Leo XIV’s mass in Paris
This was announced on Wednesday by the Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich.
US imposes visa restrictions on South Africans over claims of anti-white discrimination
The Trump administration has imposed visa restrictions on South Africans, citing alleged discrimination against the white Afrikaner minority.