Sophie King
Sophie King, 78, is a veteran Australian investigative reporter with decades of experience covering politics, policy and corporate accountability. Their reporting aims to be clear, sourced and accountable to readers.
Bangkok Tower Collapse Kills Six, 101 Missing
Bangkok’s skyline has grown fast. Too fast, some now say. The March 28 collapse of a government office skyscraper under construction has left six dead and more
Mexico Van Crash Kills 12, Sparks Wildfire
A devastating incident occurred on March 23, 2025, in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico, when a van crashed into a ravine and caught fire, resulting in the loss o
Trump Asks Putin to Spare Ukrainian Soldiers
On March 14, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump made a public appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him to spare the lives of thousands of Ukrainian
Methane Traps 80x More Heat Than CO₂ as Clean Fuel
Methane makes up roughly 95% of natural gas. That single number explains why the fuel burns so cleanly compared to coal — and also why it is the second-largest
Bus Plunge on Pan-American Highway Kills 12 Tourists
The Pan-American Highway is the longest road in the world. It runs thirty thousand kilometers from Alaska to Argentina. It cuts through fourteen countries. In C
Assad Flees to Russia as Syria Regime Collapses
For more than half a century, the Assad name was synonymous with absolute power in Syria. On December 8, 2024, that ended.
The collapse came fast. Faster than
Newcastle Blast Kills 2, HSE Probes Cause
Newcastle upon Tyne's emergency services had the scene locked down within minutes. That much is clear from the early reports. The blast on October 16 killed two
Hurricane Helene Kills 116, Inflicts Billions in Damage
The economic wreckage left by Hurricane Helene is only beginning to take shape, and the numbers are staggering. Beyond the grim toll of 116 dead across four sta
Apple Unveils A18 and A18 Pro Chips on 3nm TSMC Node
Apple's latest chip announcement is less about speed and more about survival in a market where every nanometer matters.
On September 9, 2024, the company unvei
Fuel Tanker Blast Kills 48 in Niger State
A devastating explosion has rocked the town of Agaie in Niger State, Nigeria, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life in its wake. On September 8, 2024,
Israeli Airstrike Hits Jwaya, Kills 3 and Injures 10
Airstrikes carried out by Israel on the Lebanese municipality of Jwaya have resulted in the deaths of three people and injured ten others, according to reports
Delhi Records 127.2°F Heat, One Dead
A record-high temperature of 127.22 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded in Delhi on May 29, 2024, according to the India Meteorological Department, resulting in one
AI Seoul Summit 2024: UK and South Korea co-host global AI...
The AI Seoul Summit 2024, a collaborative event between the South Korean and British governments, took place on May 15, 2024. This summit aimed to...
Western Canada Wildfires Displace Thousands
Displacement Crisis Deepens as Western Canada Wildfires Leave Thousands Homeless
The wildfires tearing through British Columbia and Alberta have done more than
Bernard Hill, Titanic and LOTR Star, Dies at 79
The death of Bernard Hill on May 5, 2024, at age 79, leaves a gap in the fabric of British screen acting that will not be easily filled. His career did not just
G7 Oil Price Cap Targets Russian Refined Products
When G7 finance ministers sat down in September 2022 to hash out a price cap on Russian oil, the mechanism they designed had a specific target: refined products
IAEA Reports Drone Strike on Zaporizhzhia Unit 6
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported a disturbing incident on April 7, 2024, when the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant's Unit 6 was targeted b
Ukrainian-Backed Groups Hit Russia During Election
The timing was not accidental. On March 12, 2024, as Russians headed to the polls for a presidential election, Ukrainian-backed armed groups crossed into Russia
North Korea Satellite Maneuvers Confirm It Is Alive
On February 19, 2024, North Korea's Malligyong-1 satellite, launched in November 2023, performed orbital maneuvers that experts confirm show it is alive and communicating with…
PTI-Backed Independents Win 103 Seats in Pakistan Vote
Pakistan held its general elections on 8 February 2024, marking a significant milestone in the country's political landscape. The elections were originally scheduled to take...
Talazoparib Approved for Second Cancer Type
Fatigue. Anemia. Nausea. Neutropenia. Headache. Thrombocytopenia. Vomiting. Alopecia. Diarrhea. Decreased appetite.
That is the list of common side effects for
Google DeepMind Gemini Family Reshapes AI Race
Google DeepMind's Gemini announcement on December 6, 2023, doesn't just add another chatbot to the market. It reshapes the competitive landscape for artificial
Binance CEO Zhao Resigns Amid DOJ Allegations
The resignation of Changpeng Zhao as CEO of Binance on November 26, 2023, did not come without warning. For years, the company he co-founded and built into the
European Commission Halts X Ads Over Disinformation
A 32,000-Person Machine Turns Against X
The European Commission did not wake up one morning in mid-November and decide to pull its ads from X. This was a slow,
