Thousands stream into Belgrade square to protest against populist Serbian president

A late-season nor’easter will bring continued rain to the Northeast on Thursday, affecting cities like New York, Boston, and Buffalo, with gusts of 30 to 50 mph expected. Meanwhile, severe storms are anticipated in southern Oklahoma and north Texas, with possible large hail and strong winds, while temperatures will be significantly below average in the Midwest and Northeast. As the holiday weekend approaches, a large storm system is forecast to develop in the Great Plains,...

SummaryGreece is significantly ramping up its wildfire response this summer by deploying 18,000 firefighters and increasing its drone fleet to 82 units, as climate change escalates wildfire risks. Civil Protection Minister Ioannis Kefalogiannis and fire chief Theodoros Vagias emphasized the need for enhanced surveillance and preparedness, especially with wildfire damage surging to 1,745 square kilometers in 2023. Additionally, around 300 firefighters from various European countries will assist Greece during the May 1-October 31 fire season,...

Beth Martin, a 28-year-old British mother from Portsmouth, died unexpectedly on holiday in Turkey, where she became delirious and later passed away in hospital. Her husband, Luke, reported that authorities accused him of poisoning her and that her heart was removed without family consent during an autopsy in the UK. Luke described the traumatic experience of losing his wife, how he had to inform their children of her death, and has since raised nearly £140,000...

SINGAPORE: Yale-NUS College faculty expressed disappointment over 500 recycled books due to an "operational lapse," with two professors stating they were unaware of opportunities to claim excess books. The university acknowledged the misstep, attributing it to insufficient outreach, and around 8,500 books were salvaged. Professors criticized the disposal as a misuse of resources, calling for improved procedures to preserve library materials in the future. Full Article

SummaryYemen’s Houthi group announced a missile attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport in retaliation for the Israeli offensive in Gaza, claiming to have used a “Zolfiqar” ballistic missile that disrupted airport operations. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated the strike was in response to the reported deaths of nearly 53,700 Palestinians and vowed further escalation. Israel confirmed the missile was intercepted, causing no casualties, while also acknowledging recent air strikes on Yemeni facilities in response...

CBC's Susan Ormiston engaged with Albertans following a federal election result that was largely met with discontent in the province, reigniting discussions about the possibility of Alberta separating from Canada. Many residents expressed their frustrations regarding the election outcome and indicated a willingness to consider separation if a referendum were to take place. This sentiment reflects a growing divide and dissatisfaction among Albertans regarding their place within the Canadian federation. Full Article