Impeachment hearing gets heated: You don’t get to interrupt me!
Nicaragua’s diplomatic isolation has deepened as the authoritarian administration of Daniel Ortega has reportedly expelled Brazil’s ambassador to Managua. Breno Souza da Costa was given two weeks to leave Nicaragua, after which he is expected to be replaced by his chargé d’affaires. The news was first reported by Divergentes, a local opposition outlet, on Wednesday….
The United States stepped up preparations for possible military action against Iran last night as the regime pleaded for peace talks. Drones were deployed to survey Iran’s defences, as another US ship entered the region and refuelling aircraft left bases in the mainland US for Europe. International diplomacy efforts were intensified last night in a…
Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday afternoon as a major Category 4 storm near Cayo Costa along the southwestern coast of Florida, the National Hurricane Center reported. The “extremely dangerous” storm made landfall with maximum sustained winds near 150 miles per hour, according to the center. Floodwaters raced down streets and enveloped lawns along Florida’s southwest…
The roof collapsed onto lower floors as anti-government protests over cost of living entered their fourth week across France A historic building in the French town of Limoges, about three hours south of Paris, has been “largely lost” after it was set on fire by rioters as demonstrations continue across France. The Limoges Town Hall…
France’s political leaders are scrambling to prepare for snap elections after President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament in response to a stinging European vote defeat by the far-right National Rally. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has warned the two-round vote, starting on 30 June could have “the most serious consequences” in modern French history. German Chancellor…
Thousands flee amid intensive airstrikes; army uses explosive-laden remote-controlled APCs to hit infrastructure; Rubio: ‘Very short window of time’ for hostage-ceasefire deal The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Tuesday that it had launched a controversial and long-expected major ground offensive in Gaza City, as local medics said dozens were killed and injured in strikes, and the…