An airstrike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people, an opposition group says

A navy fighter jet crashed during training exercises near Jialai town on the southern island of Hainan in Beijing, with the pilot escaping unhurt after successfully ejecting from the plane. The incident caused no damage on the ground, and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is organizing forces to investigate the cause and deal with the aftermath of the crash. Full Article

When wildfires swept through Oklahoma, nearly 300 homes and structures were destroyed, leaving residents like Geraldine and Charles Wyrick homeless and without their prized possessions. The fires, fueled by dry vegetation and hurricane-force winds, created dystopian landscapes across the state, with only a few homes spared in some neighborhoods. While firefighting crews worked to contain the blazes, a state of emergency was declared for 12 counties as residents braced for more critical fire weather conditions...

Mark Carney has ordered a review of the purchase of F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin. The decision comes amid concerns over the cost and performance of the jets. The review will assess the potential impact on the Canadian economy and national security. Full Article

Lisa Bethune, principal of Beachlands School since November 2024, has been an educator for 30 years, with experience in teaching, learning support, and school management. She values creating a positive learning environment and working collaboratively with staff, parents, and the community to enhance student success. Beachlands School is at the heart of the community, fostering strong connections with Takutai Trust, the local playcentre, and the Pohutukawa Coast. Bethune advocates for more support for students with...

On Saturday, Serbia witnessed its largest protest ever, as 325,000 demonstrators gathered in Belgrade to express anger over the deaths of 15 people in a railway station collapse, blaming corruption and government negligence. The protest, organized by students but joined by various groups, demanded accountability for the tragedy and called for transparent governance. Despite some resignations and ongoing protests, President Aleksandar Vucic remains defiant, dismissing opposition demands for a new government and accusing them of...

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, European telecommunication firms are calling for more industry consolidation to compete with the U.S. and China in technologies like 5G and AI. CEOs argue that the current fragmented market with numerous telco players hinders their ability to invest in technology and bring about positive change. They are urging regulators to make it easier for them to merge and reduce the number of carriers operating across the continent to...