Amid ceasefire, Goma residents race to bury 2,000 bodies

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference, claiming the UK is "heading for bankruptcy" due to Rachel Reeves' economic plans and Mark Carney's tenure as Bank of England governor. Truss criticized Carney's support for Reeves' policies and warned against endorsing him, citing his push for net zero as disastrous. Despite their differences, Truss and Carney have clashed over economic strategies, with Carney previously criticizing Truss's government's handling of Brexit....

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized the DMK for hypocrisy, citing their idolization of a figure who had previously insulted the Tamil language. Without naming him, she referred to Periyar, a prominent Dravidian movement leader. She also condemned DMK MPs for not condemning a cartoon depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in chains, stating that action will be taken against those responsible. Full Article

Four more individuals have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Joanne Penney in Talbot Green, South Wales, where officers responded to reports of a shooting at Llys Illtyd, resulting in the death of Ms Penney. A 42-year-old man from Talbot Green was initially arrested on suspicion of murder, followed by the apprehension of two men aged 27 and 68, and two women aged 21 and 39. The police are actively investigating the...

A high-level committee has accepted the need for 114 new multirole fighter jets in the Indian Air Force, with plans to start their induction within the next four to five years through a fast-tracked global tender. This move aims to maintain the Air Force's squadron strength for the next decade and enhance combat capabilities, as 10 fighter aircraft squadrons are set to retire by 2037. The goal is to achieve 60 fighter aircraft squadrons by...

Hasselt placed a reused bus shelter in its cemetery parking lot for maintenance staff, mainly smokers, to take breaks. Team leader Wouter Smeets confirmed its purpose, mentioning that about half of the workers smoke and needed a sheltered area during bad weather. The solar-powered lights amusingly turn on at 5 a.m, sparking curiosity among early morning visitors. Full Article

Park Junior High School in La Grange Park conducts surveys with teachers, parents, and students to assess classroom performance, focusing on the "five essentials" of each department. Despite being ranked 19th in the state by U.S. News & World Report, Principal Jerome Green emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and challenging students appropriately. La Grange District 102 schools, including Cossitt School, Ogden Avenue, Congress Park, and Forest Road, also made the list, with Superintendent Chris...