World News

08/01/2024

**During a girls' night out with Brittany Mahomes, Taylor Swift selects Travis Kelce's Favorite dessert.**

In a recent outing, Taylor Swift enjoyed a girls' night out with Brittany Mahomes, opting for a sweet treat favored by NFL star Travis Kelce. The singer visited Rye restaurant in Leawood, Kansas, where Megan Garrelts, the owner, shared details about the special order.

Garrelts revealed that Swift ordered Kelce's preferred cinnamon roll, indicating a connection between the pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. The singer's visit coincided with a celebration for one of the women present, and the restaurant, frequented by Kelce, is likely a recommendation from him.

Despite Kelce being known for greeting fellow diners, he's been more private lately, often opting for the private room. Garrelts emphasized Kelce's frequent visits to both the Leawood and Kansas City locations.

Taylor Swift, described as "very, very nice" by Garrelts, graciously picked up the tab for the table. The restaurant received a heads-up about a notable guest, but Swift's identity was revealed only upon her arrival at 7:30 p.m.

Garrelts highlighted that they keep high-profile guests discreet for privacy reasons, and Swift and the other women enjoyed a private room for the evening. Despite maintaining a low profile, the group had a lively girls' night with cocktails before the Chiefs game the next day.

Swift has been spending considerable time in Kansas City, supporting Kelce at games, including Christmas at Arrowhead Stadium. The couple also celebrated New Year's Eve together at a late-night bash, bringing in 2024 with friends and family.

In a recent episode of "New Heights," Kelce shared his joy about celebrating New Year's with loved ones, expressing gratitude for the gathering of over 50 people. While not explicitly mentioning Swift, Kelce described the event as a fantastic New Year's celebration.

02/01/2024

BYD Surpasses Tesla in Electric Car Sales During the Final Quarter of 2023 in China

Chinese company BYD surpasses Elon Musk's Tesla in electric vehicle sales for the last quarter of 2023. BYD announced a record 526,000 battery-only vehicle sales, marking the first time it outpaced Tesla in quarterly sales.

However, for the entire year of 2023, Tesla still maintained higher sales, delivering a record 1.8 million electric vehicles. Despite Tesla's strong end-of-year performance, BYD's achievement underscores the intense competition in the electric vehicle market.

BYD, with over 3 million "new energy vehicles" sold in 2023, owes much of its success to its battery business, allowing flexibility in pricing and contributing to a 70% sales increase in December.

29/12/2023

Beachgoers Swept Away by Massive Wave Over Wall in California

Pacific Storms Unleash Massive Waves on California Coast

Californian coast witnesses colossal waves as storms from the Pacific cause water to crash over sea walls in Ventura and Santa Cruz. People are swept off their feet, and vehicles are washed away. In Aptos, at the north end of Monterey Bay, CCTV captures seawater flooding into a beach restaurant.

Numerous beaches across the state are closed, and the forecast indicates more windy weather for the weekend.

29/12/2023

World News

Poland's air defence system initially detected the object but subsequently lost track of it.

27/12/2023

Israel-Gaza Conflict Update: Hamas Reports 241 Gaza Deaths in 24 Hours

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reports 241 deaths in the past 24 hours as Israel's military operation persists.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemns it as a "grave crime," while Israel's army chief, Herzi Halevi, anticipates the conflict with Hamas continuing for "many more months."

Gaza's health ministry notes 382 injuries during the same period, with unverified claims of over 20,915 Palestinians killed in over 11 weeks of fighting. President Abbas describes the situation as unprecedented, criticizing the U.S. for prolonging the war by vetoing UN resolutions.

Lt Gen Halevi states the war will persist to dismantle Hamas thoroughly, rejecting shortcuts. Reports suggest Egypt proposed a ceasefire plan, including the phased release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, but both sides resist lasting ceasefire calls.

26/12/2023

US Targets Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Following Attack

The US military conducted airstrikes against Iranian-backed militant groups in Iraq in response to a drone strike on a US airbase that injured American personnel. Defence Chief Lloyd Austin termed the strikes as "necessary and proportionate," authorized by President Joe Biden. Iraq denounced the US action as a "clear hostile act," reporting casualties.

The earlier drone strike, claimed by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq linked to Kataib Hezbollah, targeted a US base in Irbil, injuring three personnel.

Tensions persist in the region where Iraq, an ally of both the US and Iran, navigates the complex dynamics between these major adversaries.

24/12/2023

Tragedy Strikes: 13 Staff Members Lose Their Lives in Explosion at Indonesia Nickel Plant

Dozens of others were injured at the Chinese-funded facility, after a flammable liquid ignited.

22/12/2023

Accusations of Sexual Battery Against Film Star Vin Diesel by Former Assistant Surfaced

Former Personal Assistant Accuses Vin Diesel of Sexual Assault During Fast Five Filming

Vin Diesel, whose real name is Mark Sinclair, faces a lawsuit from his ex-personal assistant, Asta Jonasson, alleging s*xual assault during the 2010 filming of Fast Five.

Jonasson claims in the Los Angeles-filed lawsuit that the actor pinned her to a wall, engaging in a s*x act without consent. The actor denies the claim, emphasizing it was the first he heard of the 13-year-old accusation.

Jonasson also alleges wrongful termination, asserting she was fired hours after the incident by Diesel's sister, Samantha Vincent, who runs his production company. The lawsuit includes claims of gender discrimination, retaliation, emotional distress, and wrongful termination.

Diesel's lawyer denies the allegations, while Jonasson's lawyer seeks accountability and hopes her courage encourages change.

21/12/2023

Dramatic Scene Unfolds in Australia: House Collapses in Perth Wildfire

In Parkerville, east of Perth, Australia, a house crumbled as a wildfire engulfed the property, prompting emergency warnings for residents to evacuate immediately. The Western Australia Fire and Emergency Services downgraded the threat level to a "Watch and Act" area after successfully containing the fire. Reports from local media indicate that two individuals sustained minor injuries in Parkerville and are currently receiving treatment in the hospital.

20/12/2023

Iceland's Volcanic Activity: Capital Faces Pollution Warning Following Eruption

The eruption, in south-west Iceland, led to half the sky being "lit up in red", an eyewitness says.

18/12/2023

Explosion Shakes Conakry: Massive Blast at Oil Terminal in Guinea's Capital

At least eight people have reportedly been killed and dozens wounded in the blast in Conakry.

15/12/2023

In the Red Sea, cargo ships are targeted by drones and missiles launched from Yemen

The US says the missiles were fired from a part of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi group.

14/12/2023

In the Israel-Gaza conflict: "What does peace come at?

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen asks Israeli and Palestinian activists about their hopes for resolving the conflict.

12/12/2023

Amid the Israel-Gaza situation: "Where is mom? Where is grandma? Where have they gone?"

The uncle of a critically ill boy in Gaza fears he will deteriorate if told his parents were killed.

12/12/2023

N**e painting row at French school sparks teacher walkout

Several pupils refused to look at a Renaissance artwork and accused their teacher of racism, which the school denies.

11/12/2023

Afghan elite troops confront the prospect of falling back into Taliban hands following what they perceive as a 'betrayal' by the UK

About 200 British-trained special forces soldiers are in danger as Pakistan expels undocumented foreigners.

10/12/2023

The UN issues a dire warning, stating that half of Gaza's population is facing starvation amid the Israel-Gaza war

Conditions in Gaza have made the delivery of food almost impossible, the UN World Food Programme says.

09/12/2023

The Philippines alleges that China targeted its boats with a water cannon, escalating tensions between the two nations.

The incident is the latest dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.

08/12/2023

Putin announces candidacy for a fifth term as the Russian president.

The 71-year-old is widely expected to win next March, and can then potentially stay in power until 2036.

08/12/2023

A video depicts Palestinian men detained in Gaza, visibly stripped of their belongings.

Pictures on social media show dozens of men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli troops in north Gaza.

07/12/2023

Unprecedented catastrophe unfolds as the CCCL dynamite store explosion wreaks havoc from Providence to the Airport.

Simultaneously, heavy rains batter homes and the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Hotel in North Mahé.
In response, State House declares a state of emergency, prompting the closure of all schools, and urging everyone, except emergency workers, to stay home.

04/12/2023

Global Catastrophe??? Marapi Volcano in Sumatra Indonesia erupts

04/12/2023

A survivor, covered in ash from Mount Marapi's eruption in Indonesia, reaches out to their mother for assistance.

She was one of the hikers trapped on Mount Marapi when it erupted over the weekend.

04/12/2023

Tragedy strikes as Mount Marapi erupts in Indonesia, claiming the lives of eleven hikers

Another 12 hikers are missing after Sumatra's Mount Marapi shot a huge ash column into the air.

04/12/2023

Surigao, Philippines 7.5 magnitude Earthquake Compilation
#7.4magnitudeearthquake

02/12/2023

Putin announces a 15% increase in Russian troop numbers amid the ongoing Ukraine war.

Russia's president signs a decree aimed at increasing numbers of serving military personnel by 170,000.

29/11/2023

Hamas captives, now freed, share harrowing accounts of fear, squalor, and hunger during their captivity

Israelis released from Gaza say they endured very little food, intimidation and no word from outside.

27/11/2023

Ongoing talks regarding the release of hostages are reported by Israel in today's live updates on the war

Ceasefire enters final 24 hours with more hostages set to be released on Monday

26/11/2023

Emily Hand, the 9-year-old Israeli-Irish girl initially feared to have been killed by Hamas, is among the hostages now freed from Gaza

Emily Hand, 9, was released with the second batch of hostages to Israel on Saturday after 50 days of captivity in Gaza.

25/11/2023

A crane operator's quick thinking led to the successful rescue of a trapped worker atop a towering inferno.