China’s Belt and Road investment and construction activity hits record

A SkyWest flight from Omaha to Detroit was diverted to Cedar Rapids, Michigan, due to an unruly passenger, 23-year-old Mario Nikprelaj, who allegedly assaulted a flight attendant and attempted to open an emergency exit. He was arrested on multiple charges, including disorderly conduct and harassment, as the flight continued to its destination after law enforcement responded. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A plane had to land because a man was being naughty and...

Antarctica's oldest ice cores, retrieved from depths of 2,800 meters at Little Dome C, have arrived in the UK for analysis at the British Antarctic Survey, aiming to extend the climate record to 1.5 million years. This international project, funded by the European Commission, seeks to understand climate shifts and improve predictions for future changes by examining key environmental indicators linked to atmospheric CO₂ levels. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Scientists have brought...

Two Filipino women, Conol Almira Joy Torres and Torres Alyssa Riva Fernan, were jailed for using forged university certificates to obtain employment passes in Singapore. Almira received six weeks while Alyssa was sentenced to four weeks; both worked at CL Enterprise from November 2020 to February 2022, earning significantly less than their declared salaries, leading to an investigation by the Ministry of Manpower. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Two women from the Philippines...

Richmond legend Matthew Richardson has urged Harley Reid to maintain his passionate play, despite being the most penalized player in the AFL this season. Reid has received 52 free kicks in 17 games and was recently fined for a trip on Travis Boak, but his teammates and coaches, including West Coast's Andrew McQualter, support his competitiveness as they prepare for a crucial match against Richmond. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary Richmond legend...

Millions in the UK are now under hosepipe bans due to prolonged dry weather, with restrictions imposed by South East Water affecting Sussex and Kent, and Southern Water set to follow in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. These measures aim to conserve water amidst concerns about leaks and low reservoir levels, which have prompted drought declarations across several regions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Due to a long period of hot and...

Under Israeli bombardment and diplomatic pressure, interim Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the withdrawal of troops from the Druze-majority city of Sweida, revealing his weakened position. Despite attempts to unify control and present a strong front, Sharaa's leadership is questioned as he navigates internal and external challenges, including pressures from Israel and the Kurds. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Syria's interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, had to pull his soldiers back from a city...