Beatrice Ferrari
Beatrice Ferrari, 37, is an experienced Italian foreign correspondent whose work focuses on policy, finance and long-form investigations. Their reporting aims to be clear, sourced and accountable to readers.
Senior Assad Officials Negotiate Defection to Syrian Opposition
Senior Syrian government officials are reportedly in talks with the Syrian opposition and are preparing to defect, a significant development that could potentia
Russian Drone Strike Kills Woman in Kyiv
The dead woman's body was pulled from the rubble of a nine-story residential building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi District late Friday night. Five others were pulled
Nigeria Tanker Blast Kills 180 in Jigawa State
A devastating explosion has rocked the town of Majiya in Jigawa State, Nigeria, leaving at least 180 people dead and dozens injured after a gasoline tanker over
SAF Airstrike on Khartoum Market Kills 23
It started with a market in Khartoum. The market was in an area held by the Rapid Support Forces. On October 13, 2024, the Sudanese Armed Forces hit it from the
Kendrick Lamar Wins 5 Grammys, Tops Jay-Z Record
The Recording Academy has a new home starting in 2027. ABC, Hulu, and Disney+ will carry the Grammys for ten years. The 68th ceremony, held February 1 at Crypto
Ukrainian Forces Occupy Parts of Kursk Oblast
For the first time since the Second World War, foreign troops hold Russian soil. On August 6, 2024, Ukrainian forces pushed into Kursk Oblast. They took several
Artificial Intelligence Act enters into force in EU on August 1,...
The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) entered into force on August 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the regulation of artificial intelligence...
G7 Leaders Gather for 50th Summit in Italy
The 50th G7 summit has come to a close, marking a significant gathering of world leaders in the city of Fasano, Apulia, Italy, from June...
CDC Targets RSV Shots for Seniors 75 and Older
For decades, respiratory syncytial virus was a wintertime nuisance for most families — a bad cold in kids, a cough in adults. But in older bodies, the same viru
SPECULOOS-3 b: Earth-Size Exoplanet Found Orbiting Red Dwarf
A groundbreaking discovery in the field of exoplanetary science was announced today, May 15, 2024, as scientists revealed the existence of SPECULOOS-3 b, an Ear
Kenya Floods Death Toll Hits 181, Homes Destroyed
The death toll from the devastating flooding in Kenya has risen to 181, with the disaster showing no signs of abating. As the waters continue to rise, more home
2023 Russian oil products sanctions and price cap
The Russian Federation has been facing sanctions from the international community since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with one of the key measures being...
Seven Killed in Aurangabad Tailoring Shop Fire
A devastating fire at a tailoring shop in Aurangabad, India, has claimed the lives of seven people, including two children, in a tragic incident that occurred o
Thieves Steal $30M from LA GardaWorld Facility
A daring heist has shaken the city of Los Angeles, with thieves making off with a staggering $30 million from a GardaWorld money storage facility in Sylmar, Cal
Houthi Missile Kills Three Crew on Red Sea Bulk Carrier
The international community is reeling after a Barbados-flagged bulk carrier, the MV True Confidence, was struck by a Houthi ballistic missile in the Red Sea on
Negros Cliff Crash Kills 15 of 17 Passengers
The truck that went off a cliff in Mabinay, Negros Oriental, on February 21 carried 17 people. Fifteen of them did not survive. Two did. That ratio — 15 dead, 2
xAI Launches Grok Chatbot with Real-Time X Access
Elon Musk’s xAI has a new chatbot in the wild, and it comes with a built-in edge: real-time access to posts on X. Grok, unveiled November 4, is no ordinary AI a
Cornell Faces Antisemitic Threats Against Jewish Students
Ithaca, New York — For the 26,000 students at Cornell University, the campus has long been a place where a student from any of 130 countries could find a seat i
Typhoon Haikui Sets Rainfall Records in Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Southern China is still wringing itself out. Typhoon Haikui hit on September 8, 2023, and the floodwater it left behind is the story now. This wasn't just a sto
Lightning Strikes Kill 4, Injure 4 Across Three Yemen Governorates
Four people are dead and four more injured after lightning strikes hit three Yemeni governorates on August 13, 2023. The victims were caught in storms that swep
Niger Coup Tests West Africa’s Military Takeover Tolerance
Niger's political upheaval now tests the West African region's tolerance for military takeovers. The coup on July 26, which saw President Mohamed Bazoum detaine
Dust Storm Hospitalizes 128 in Iran’s Sistan Province
A severe dust storm has swept through the Sistan and Baluchestan province in southeastern Iran, leaving at least 128 people hospitalized as of July 7, 2023. The
NTSB Probes Fatal Twin Otter Crash Off California Coast
A tragic accident occurred off the coast of California, United States, on May 21, 2023, when a private DHC-6 Twin Otter plane crashed approximately 54 kilometer
Charles III Crowned King in Historic Coronation
The United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms witnessed a historic moment on Saturday, 6 May 2023, as Charles III and his wife, Camilla, were...
