Doomsday Clock moved closer to midnight as world on brink of nuclear war

A chaotic incident at Earl’s Court Underground station in London involved a commuter using a leaflet stand as a weapon to fend off a man in pursuit, allegedly over a watch theft. The attacker was later restrained by members of the public and arrested on three counts of common assault, although authorities are investigating the incident further and state it may not be related to attempted theft. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A...

Fortune Foods Ltd is recalling Laoganma Brand Black Bean Chilli Sauce in England due to undeclared peanuts, posing a serious allergen risk; affected products are 280g with batch code 18232 and a best-before date of March 8, 2026. Customers are advised to return the sauce for a full refund, following similar recalls of Lidl's hash browns and Jolly Rancher candies for safety concerns. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A popular chili sauce is...

Britain plans to purchase 12 F-35A warplanes from the US, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, to bolster its nuclear deterrent at the upcoming Nato summit in The Hague. This move, seen as a significant enhancement of the UK's nuclear posture, comes amid rising tensions with Russia and China, with additional support for Ukraine including 350 air defense missiles funded by seized Russian assets. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Britain is buying 12 new...

Donald Trump declared on TruthSocial that the Fordow nuclear sites in Iran had been 'OBLITERATED' following US military strikes, which he labeled as one of history's most successful. However, early intelligence suggests the attacks failed to destroy key facilities, only delaying Iran’s nuclear program by one to two months, contradicting official statements. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In a bold online statement, Donald Trump claimed victory after airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, but...

A British teenager, Jamie Mason Walker, has been stranded for over 24 hours at Doha Airport after missing her connecting flight to Melbourne due to delays and escalating conflict in the Middle East, including a missile attack on a nearby US military base. While her family is concerned and in contact with the British Embassy, Jamie remains unaware of the serious situation, attributing her travel disruptions to general delays. Explain It To Me Like I'm...

Thomas Lee Gudinas, 51, was executed by lethal injection in Florida for the 1994 rape and murder of former homecoming queen Michelle McGrath. He expressed remorse in his final words and was pronounced dead shortly after the execution began, marking him as the seventh inmate executed in Florida this year. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Thomas Lee Gudinas was executed for a crime he committed over 30 years ago, where he hurt a...