Ethics Committee deadlocks on releasing Matt Gaetz sex, drug probe report

Local police in California arrested 40-year-old Davis Darvish on Saturday for threatening a bombing at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival after he approached security at the Agua Caliente Casino. Although no weapons or explosives were found during his detention, police quickly utilized automated license plate recognition technology to track his vehicle, leading to his arrest in Palm Springs about an hour later. Darvish is currently held at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio...

The first round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the US, mediated by Oman, has concluded, with talks set to resume next week, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry. The discussions, led by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, were described as constructive and based on mutual respect, focusing on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and the lifting of unlawful sanctions. The next round of negotiations will continue under the...

Despite being illegal for nearly 200 years, dog fighting is reportedly on the rise, with the RSPCA registering 1,734 reports in England from 2020-2023. Rescued dogs often suffer severe injuries, treated poorly by their owners, who use DIY vet kits, while weaker breeds are used as bait in gruesome encounters. Animal rescue worker Karen Taylor emphasizes the public's unawareness of the ongoing brutality, as dogs are frequently abandoned and organizations struggle to cope with the...

The Trump Administration confirmed that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, remains in a prison there, but failed to provide details on efforts to return him to the U.S. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis expressed frustration over the government's lack of information during a hearing, demanding updates on Garcia's situation after the Supreme Court ruled he must be brought back. Abrego Garcia, who lived in the U.S. for 14 years...

SummaryDuring the traditional Sunday blessing, the pontiff expressed gratitude to the faithful for their prayers and offered special prayers for those affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan, as it marks its second anniversary. He also remembered Lebanon, where civil war started 50 years ago, and called for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East, Congo, Myanmar, and South Sudan. The pope's remarks highlight a focus on global conflicts and the need for prayers for peace...

On 22 October 2023, an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah killed 21 family members of journalist and activist Ahmed Alnaouq, who was in London at the time. Stricken by survivor's guilt, he aims to share their story, having co-founded the We Are Not Numbers platform in 2015 to help young Palestinians express their experiences to the world. The initiative has since empowered over 1,500 writers to share their narratives, challenging stereotypes about Gaza and highlighting...