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2025-08-27

Nightlife falls silent as Ecuador’s narco gangs take charge

The sweat-and-salsa-infused nightlife that was once the beating heart of Ecuador’s largest city, Guayaquil, has fallen silent, with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs pulling down the shutters to avoid cartel-linked violence. As Ecuador has become an epicenter of the global cocaine trade — and the port city of Guayaquil a major thoroughfare — cartels and mafias [...]The post Nightlife falls silent as Ecuador’s narco gangs take charge appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-27

China’s rulers push party role before WWII anniversary

An elderly Chinese war veteran’s shin still bears the mark of a bullet wound he suffered when fighting the Japanese as a teenager, a year before the end of World War II. Eighty years on, Li Jinshui’s scar remains as testimony to the bravery of Chinese troops in a conflict that killed millions of their [...]The post China’s rulers push party role before WWII anniversary appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-27

Unnamed skeletons? US museum at center of ethical debate

For years, a man’s giant intestine was anonymously on display at a US medical museum in Philadelphia, identified only by his initials JW. Today, the donor display for Joseph Williams depicts not only his anatomical record, but his powerful life story. After two years of controversy over how to ethically exhibit human remains, the Mutter [...]The post Unnamed skeletons? US museum at center of ethical debate appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-27

Gasper hits tying homer in 9th, Wallner adds winning blast as Twins rally to beat Blue Jays 7-5

Mickey Gasper hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning, Matt Wallner added a go-ahead homer and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5. Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman came on in the ninth with...

2025-08-27

Some FEMA employees who signed public letter of dissent are put on administrative leave

Some FEMA employees who signed public letter of dissent are put on administrative leave.

2025-08-27

Hazardous materials incident under investigation in southwest Calgary

The location being investigated is just over 1.5 kilometres south of Chinook Mall

2025-08-27

Stanton hits 451-foot homer, drives in 5 runs as Yankees beat Nationals 5-1

Giancarlo Stanton hit a 451-foot, two-run homer in the sixth inning and drove in five runs for the first time since 2022 to lead the New York Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. The Yankees won their...

2025-08-27

Ex-rugby player Shane Christie, who called for study of concussion, dies at age 39

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A leading New Zealand rugby player who had advocated for closer study of the connections between concussion and long-term brain injury has died at the age of 39. Police...

2025-08-27

Video shows crowd gathered for bullock cart race, not Indian opposition leader's rally

As eastern India's Bihar gears up for elections later this year, politicians across party lines have begun canvassing in the state, but footage of a massive ...

2025-08-27

Homeless man kills mom of 3 with mallet after she invites him to stay in her London apartment

A London woman was killed by a mallet-wielding homeless man who she welcomed into her apartment in a posh neighborhood earlier this year, according to a report. Victoria Adams, 37, a mother of three, was fatally bashed in the head by Apapale Adoum, 39, who was living in a homeless shelter prior to being invited...

2025-08-26

Authorities charge Afghan suspect in Munich car ramming attack that killed 2 and injured 44

Authorities in Germany announced murder charges Tuesday against an Afghan man accused of killing two people and injuring 44 in a car-ramming in Munich in...

2025-08-26

Court throws out lawsuit by Trump administration against all Maryland federal judges

BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday threw out the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Maryland’s entire federal bench over an order by the chief judge that stopped the immediate deportation of migrants challenging their removals. U.S. District Judge Thomas Cullen granted a request by the judges to toss the case, saying to do otherwise [...]

2025-08-26

Sci-fi skies: ‘Haboob’ plunges Phoenix into darkness

A massive wall of dust swept through Phoenix, plunging the southwest US city into near-total darkness, grounding flights, forcing motorists off the road and cutting power to thousands. The giant haboob, which occurred on Monday, is a common phenomenon during the arid region’s monsoon season. Haboobs form when a thunderstorm collapses, sending cold air crashing [...]The post Sci-fi skies: ‘Haboob’ plunges Phoenix into darkness appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-26

Scientists get a rare peek inside of an exploding star

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists for the first time have spotted the insides of a dying star as it exploded, offering a rare peek into stellar evolution. Stars can live for millions to trillions of years until they run out of fuel. The most massive ones go out with a bang in an explosion called [...]

2025-08-26

Saudi Arabia, Qatar to invest in Lebanon economic zone for disarmed Hezbollah, U.S. envoy says

Tom Barrack made his comments in Beirut after trips to Israel and Syria where he discussed with officials there the ongoing situation in Lebanon following this month’s decision by the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year.

2025-08-26

Man arrested for burning American flag near White House after Trump signs order

The arrest of a man who set an American flag on fire came on the same day that President Donald Trump signed an executive order urging the Department of Justice to pursue tougher penalties for flag burning. The man, identified as Jay Carey, said he is a 20-year combat veteran,

2025-08-26

US Open honors Althea Gibson for breaking the color barrier in tennis 75 years ago

NEW YORK (AP) — Images of Althea Gibson are everywhere at the U.S. Open, 75 years since she became the first Black player at a major tennis tournament. The American Grand Slam event’s logo is mu...

2025-08-26

5 reasons Putin will never end his war in Ukraine

If Trump truly wants a Nobel by bringing peace to Ukraine and Russia, he will have to address the primary “root cause” of the war: Putin.

2025-08-26

Breaking Defense further expands staff with three key appointments at editor level

Breaking Defense adds Rachel Cohen, Casey Laughman and promotes Lee Ferran, further investing in its exceptional growth and development as the world’s largest news operation dedicated to defense.

2025-08-26

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2025-08-26

Painting looted by Nazis during WWII is found 80 years later —after spotted in real estate listing

The painting is among hundreds looted from Dutch art dealer Jacques Goustikker.

2025-08-26

Israel must respond to hostage deal currently on the table, Qatar Foreign Ministry spox. says

The spokesperson also claimed that the deal Hamas agreed to is consistent with what Israel had agreed to in the past. Israel must respond to the ceasefire...

2025-08-26

Can Congress pass a FY26 defense budget this year? Here are 12 key issues for lawmakers.

As Congress returns from August recess, Breaking Defense examined how each defense committee is looking at a dozen major programs, from Golden Dome to F/A-XX to the cancellation of the E-7 Wedgetail.

2025-08-26

Ottawa bylaw officer 'attacked' after issuing ticket outside city hall

A city employee intervened and "was able to end the attack," one person was arrested.

2025-08-26

Families leave Gaza City after night of Israeli strikes on the city's outskirts

Around half of the enclave's two million people currently live in Gaza City, with several thousand already moved westward, pouring into the heart of the city...

2025-08-26

Luis Torrens matches career high with 5 RBIs as the Mets rout NL East-leading Phillies 13-3

Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the New York Mets overcame an early three-run deficit and beat the Philadelphia Phillies 13-3 in a matchup of the top teams in the NL...

2025-08-26

Monasterio and Durbin homer in the Brewers' 7-5 victory over the Diamondbacks

Caleb Durbin homered for a second straight game and Andruw Monasterio also went deep to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5. Monasterio and Christian Yelich each had two hits and two RBIs for NL Central-leading Milwaukee. William...

2025-08-26

Aces secure WNBA playoff spot with a 79-74 victory over the Sky

Jackie Young had 22 points and seven assists, A’ja Wilson added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces secured a WNBA playoff spot with a 79-74 victory over the Chicago Sky. Las Vegas (25-14) won its 11th...

2025-08-26

Cal Raleigh hits 50th homer, joining Mickey Mantle as switch-hitters to reach mark

Cal Raleigh has hit his 50th homer, extending his major league record for home runs by a catcher and entering some elite company. Raleigh joined Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to hit 50 homers in a season, and he...

2025-08-26

And now for something different, civility unfolds in a Missouri GOP congressman's town hall

BOLIVAR, Missouri (AP) — One of the few Republican U.S. House members making in-person appearances embarked on a town hall tour of his district to meet with constituents Monday, and a civil conversation broke out.

2025-08-26

TransLink asks for input on Metrotown-North Shore bus rapid transit route

People can provide feedback on two route options in Burnaby for the future BRT line running from Metrotown to Park Royal.

2025-08-26

Guardians' frustrations boil over as they are shut out for 3rd straight game

The Guardians have been shut out for the third straight game. And frustrations boiled over in Cleveland’s dugout during Monday night's 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s the first time the Guardians have been blanked three straight times...

2025-08-26

Trump orders up 'quick reaction force' of Guard troops for law enforcement

Executive order tasks Hegseth with standing up a novel formation for nationwide deployment.

2025-08-26

Shane Smith gives up 1 hit in a career-high 7 innings, White Sox beat the Royals 7-0

Shane Smith allowed one hit in a career-high seven innings, Korey Lee hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-0. Smith (4-7) pitched into the seventh inning for the first time in his...

2025-08-26

U.S. Forces Kill Senior ISIS Leader in Syria as National Guard Expands Role in Securing Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. military forces conducted a successful counterterrorism raid in northern Syria last week, killing a senior Islamic State (ISIS) leader responsible for financing operations and planning attacks ...

2025-08-26

RIP, JCIDS. Let’s stop writing requirements and start solving problems

Time to move from procedural compliance to championing ingenuity and results.

2025-08-26

'Mr. President, Do Not Come To Chicago': JB Pritzker Issues Blistering Warning To Trump

The Illinois governor hit back at the president's threats of deploying National Guard troops to the city in a forceful speech.

2025-08-26

Junior Caminero homers twice as the Rays beat the slumping Guardians 9-0

Junior Caminero homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Cleveland Guardians 9-0. Yandy Díaz also connected for Tampa Bay, and Carson Williams had two hits and two RBIs in his third major...

2025-08-26

Scherzer wins 3rd straight start, Blue Jays use a big 1st inning for a 10-4 win over Twins

Max Scherzer pitched six innings and won his third straight start, Alejandro Kirk and Andrés Giménez homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added a two-run single as the AL East-leading Blue Jays...

2025-08-25

Gen Z skips dating costs: report shows more than half spend $0 on romance

A new Bank of America survey found that 53% of Generation Z men and 54% of Generation Z women say they on a monthly basis they spend nothing on dates. The findings support the so-called "romance recession," where young people are going on less dates, having less sex and spending more time alone.

2025-08-25

Minister says Canada has capacity to send troops to postwar Ukraine if needed

David McGuinty echoed Mark Carney’s statement that Canada isn’t ruling out joining a peacekeeping force if the war ends.

2025-08-25

Polish president blocks law to extend social welfare to Ukrainian refugees

Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Monday blocked legislation to extend child benefits to all Ukrainian refugees in Poland, saying only parents who work should receive them. Since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, around one million refugees have settled in Poland — most of them women and children. Poland is a key supporter of Ukraine and [...]The post Polish president blocks law to extend social welfare to Ukrainian refugees appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-25

From empty party to an all-night stadium bash, a Mexican teen’s 15th birthday goes viral

The daughter of local garbage collectors, dressed in a voluminous pink gown, looked both overwhelmed and exhausted.

2025-08-25

Stocks slip on Wall Street after last week’s rally

Stocks are slipping on Wall Street after a big jump last week on hopes for more interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

2025-08-25

Trump envoy says officials working 'very, very hard' on ending Russia-Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg says officials are “working very, very hard” on efforts to end the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine. Kellogg said in Kyiv on Monday that officials are “hoping to get to a...

2025-08-25

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2025-08-25

Trudeau's feminist foreign policy legacy falters as Canada falls short on women in peacekeeping

Despite past promises and funding, Canada has reached rock-bottom number for female peacekeepers with just two deployed worldwide

2025-08-25

Baltic States Seek to Fight Back Against Russian Signal Jamming

NATO’s easternmost member states are grappling with a sharp rise in radio and satellite interference, with Baltic governments accusing Russia of positioning equipment for electronic warfare close to their borders.

2025-08-25

President Donald Trump claims ‘Purge or Revolution’ in South Korea ahead of meeting with new leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump greeted Lee Jae Myung, the new president of South Korea, by asserting that a “Purge or Revolution” was taking place there and threatening to not do busin...

2025-08-25

Canadian buyers are fleeing U.S. hotspots, leaving Sunbelt realtors reeling

‘I am embarrassed to own a property here in the United States,’ one Canadian client told the realtor

2025-08-25

President Donald Trump claims 'Purge or Revolution' in South Korea ahead of meeting with new leader

President Donald Trump has greeted South Korea's new president, Lee Jae Myung, by claiming a “Purge or Revolution” is happening there while threatening to stop doing business with Seoul. It was not immediately clear what Trump was referring to, but...

2025-08-25

Varcoe: With Cenovus Energy's offer for MEG, consolidation grows in oilsands – deal-making tops $89B over decade

Cenovus said it expects to find $150 million in annual synergies in 2026, increasing to $400 million a year by 2028.

2025-08-25

Two people stabbed on TTC streetcar, suspect in custody; one of two stabbings in Toronto

Toronto Police say two adult victims were stabbed Monday morning on board a TTC streetcar in the College and Bathurst Street area.

2025-08-25

AP Freelancer Among 4 Journalists Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza Hospital, Health Officials Say

Israeli strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza killed four journalists Monday, including a freelancer who worked for The Associated Press, according to health officials.

2025-08-25

Confirmed—U.S. Social Security expands its list of Compassionate Allowances with 13 new serious illnesses to expedite and approve disability claims more quickly

On August 11, the Social Security Administration of the United States announced a new modification regarding Compassionate Allowances (CAL). Since then, the addition of 13 new conditions that will be considered to expedite the disability processes for those applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) has come into effect. This list of Compassionate Allowances was [...]

2025-08-25

Exclusive-China's New Mega Dam Triggers Fears of Water War in India

By Sarita Chaganti Singh and Krishna N. DasPARONG, India (Reuters) -India fears a planned Chinese mega-dam in Tibet will reduce water flows on a...

2025-08-25

Cal Raleigh's record-setting home runs power Mariners to 11-4 win over Athletics

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th and 49th home runs, setting a single-season record for catchers, as the Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 11-4 on Sunday.

2025-08-25

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Shilo Sanders waived by the Buccaneers, AP source says

2025-08-25

Photos of an international kite festival in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Hundreds of kites including some in the shapes of elephants, leopards, pandas, birds and snakes adorned the skies during the Colombo International Kite Festival in Sri Lanka’s capital. Enthusiasts from 25 countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Indonesia, France, Australia, China, Thailand, South Korea, India and Singapore joined some 500 [...]

2025-08-25

Collier scores 32 in return, Lynx beat Fever 97-84

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had 32 points and nine rebounds in her return from a seven-game absence and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 97-84 on Sunday night.

2025-08-25

Container Truck Collision With Tractor Kills 8, Injures 43 in India, Police Say

(Reuters) -At least eight people, including two women and a child, were killed, and around 43 others injured when a container truck collided with a...

2025-08-25

Vietnam Braces for Typhoon Kajiki as It Nears Coast

CUA LO (Reuters) -Vietnam has shut down airports, closed schools, and begun mass evacuations as it prepares for the most powerful storm so far this...

2025-08-25

Vargas scores, Kahlina has 4 saves; Charlotte beats Red Bulls 1-0 for 7th straight win

Kerwin Vargas scored a goal in the 30th minute, Kristijan Kahlina had his fourth consecutive shutout, and Charlotte FC beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0to extend the longest win streak in MLS this season. Charlotte (15-11-2) has won seven...

2025-08-25

France summons U.S. Ambassador Kushner over 'unacceptable' letter about rising antisemitism

France has summoned the American ambassador to Paris after the diplomat, Charles Kushner, wrote a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron accusing the country of not doing enough to combat antisemitism.

2025-08-25

Collier scores 32 in return from 7-game absence, Lynx beat short-handed Fever 97-84

Napheesa Collier had 32 points and nine rebounds in her return from a seven-game absence and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 97-84. Collier, who was the favorite to win WNBA MVP before she suffered an ankle injury in...

2025-08-25

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Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthis rock Yemen's capital

2025-08-25

Wildfires threaten homes in Oregon and California, prompting hundreds of evacuations

Thousands of homes are under evacuation orders and warnings because of wildfires in Northern California wine country and in central Oregon. Firefighters backed by helicopters were working Sunday to try to contain the blazes in dry, hot weather. Cal Fire...

2025-08-25

Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre's Memoir Is Being Published Posthumously

The "unsparing" manuscript is set for release on Oct. 21.

2025-08-25

University of South Carolina issues all-clear after unconfirmed reports of active shooter on campus

The University of South Carolina has given the all-clear after issuing an alert about a possible active shooter near a library on the main Columbia campus.

2025-08-25

Deion Sanders' Kid Released by Buccaneers

Shilo Sanders, son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and brother of Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders , has been released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as part of the NFL's required league-wide cuts to get preseason rosters down to 53 players this week, USA Today reports. The move...

2025-08-25

Chicago Mayor Blasts Trump Military Threats As 'Flagrant Violation' Of Constitution

"The city of Chicago does not need a military occupation," he said.

2025-08-25

UN Security Council to vote on embattled Lebanon peacekeepers

The United Nations Security Council will vote Monday on the future of the blue helmet peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon that has faced US and Israeli opposition. The Council will vote on a French-drafted compromise that would keep the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), deployed in 1978 to separate Israel and Lebanon, in [...]The post UN Security Council to vote on embattled Lebanon peacekeepers appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-25

Texas Factory Gives Chinese Copper Firm an Edge in Tariff War

By Amy Lv, Florence Lo and Shubing WangGANZHOU, China (Reuters) -Chinese copper flat wire manufacturer Wellascent's decision early last year to...

2025-08-25

Support for Japan PM Ishiba Surges Despite Election Defeat, Poll Shows

TOKYO (Reuters) -Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba surged nearly 20 percentage points, a Yomiuri newspaper public opinion poll...

2025-08-25

‘Life-long dream’: Oasis kicks off North American tour in Toronto

British rock legends Oasis kicked off the North American leg of their blockbuster reunion tour in Toronto on Sunday as ecstatic Canadian fans flocked to their first chance to see the band since 2008. After shooting to fame in the mid-1990s Britpop era and dramatically breaking up 16 years ago, the once-warring brothers Liam and [...]The post ‘Life-long dream’: Oasis kicks off North American tour in Toronto appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-24

Nigerian military airstrikes free 76 hostages, including children

Nigeria's military has freed at least 76 hostages, including children, after precision airstrikes targeted militants in the northwest

2025-08-24

Tens of thousands march across Australia in support of Palestinians

Tens of thousands of people have marched through Australian cities demanding action to save Palestinians

2025-08-24

Trump says he'll be at Ryder Cup and he thinks captain Keegan Bradley should play

ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump says he will be at the opening round of the high-charged Ryder Cup next month in New York, and he thinks U.S. captain Keegan Bradley should be playing.

2025-08-24

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital, targeting Iran-backed Houthis

Israeli airstrikes have hit Yemen’s capital, just days after the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels fired what the Israeli military described as the first cluster bomb launched by the rebels since 2023. The Houthis said the strikes on Sunday hit multiple areas...

2025-08-24

At least 1 dead in Moscow shopping center explosion, 3 injured

At least one person has died and three were injured in an explosion at Moscow’s Central Children’s Store

2025-08-24

Windsor-Essex gamers, collectors answer the call at 'The Summoning' convention

Hundreds attended the second annual The Summoning Windsor’s Collectors and Esports Convention for a day of esports, trading card games, and robotics.

2025-08-24

Here's where all the legal cases against Trump stand since his return to the White House

Before his return to the White House, Trump faced a slew of criminal charges and lawsuits that threatened his finances and freedom. Here's a look at where they stand now.

2025-08-24

4 Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces while seeking aid near Gaza City, witnesses say

Witnesses say Israeli forces shot dead four Palestinian aid-seekers traveling through a military zone south of Gaza City that is regularly used to reach a food distribution point. Gaza City is now officially in famine after 22 months of war,...

2025-08-24

Hegseth fires general whose agency's intel report on strikes in Iran angered Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a general whose agency’s initial intelligence assessment of U.S. damage to Iran nuclear sites angered President Trump.

2025-08-24

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises test of new anti-air missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised the test-firing of two types of new anti-air missiles, state media reports, displaying his expanding military capabilities as South Korea and the U.S. carry out joint military drills.

2025-08-24

South Africa’s most vulnerable struggle to find HIV medication after US aid cuts

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — On a warm evening in Johannesburg, the news spread like wildfire among sex workers: Within 24 hours, several nonprofit clinics providing free HIV services would be closing as Presi...

2025-08-24

South Africa's most vulnerable struggle to find HIV medication after US aid cuts

Sex workers and transgender people are among South Africa's most vulnerable populations after the Trump administration slashed U.S. foreign aid and U.S.-funded health clinics dispensing HIV medication shut down. South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other...

2025-08-24

Tree Removal to Close Marple Road in Haverford Township on August 28

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that tree removal operations will require a temporary closure of Marple Road in Delaware County later this month. ...

2025-08-24

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises test of new antiair missiles

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of two types of new antiair missiles, state media said Sunday, displaying his expanding military capabilities as the South Korean and U.S. militaries carry out joint drills. The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said the test Saturday proved the missiles [...]

2025-08-24

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises tests of new antiair missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised the test-firing of two types of new antiair missiles displaying his expanding military capabilities as the South Korean and U.S. militaries carry out joint drills. State media says the test proved the...

2025-08-24

North Korea test-fires two new air defence missiles: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of two new air defence missiles, state media said Sunday, after Pyongyang accused Seoul of fomenting tensions on the border. The test-firing, which took place Saturday, showed that the two “improved” missile weapon systems had “superior combat capability”, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. [...]The post North Korea test-fires two new air defence missiles: KCNA appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-24

Venezuela rallies militia volunteers in response to US ‘threat’

Civil servants, housewives and retirees alike lined up in Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Saturday as thousands volunteered to join the country’s militia in case there is a US invasion. President Nicolas Maduro called on citizens to respond to the current US “threat” and sign up over the weekend to the Bolivarian Militia, a civilian corps [...]The post Venezuela rallies militia volunteers in response to US ‘threat’ appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-24

Musk’s megarocket faces crucial new test after failures

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is gearing up for the next test of its Starship megarocket on Sunday, after a string of recent failures that has prompted some observers to question its viability. The world’s most powerful launch vehicle is set to lift off from the company’s Starbase in southern Texas at 6:30 pm local time (2330 [...]The post Musk’s megarocket faces crucial new test after failures appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-24

Shilo Sanders ejected from Buccaneers' preseason game for throwing a punch

Shilo Sanders was ejected from Tampa Bay’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills for throwing a punch at Zach Davidson in the second quarter on Saturday night. Sanders, the son of Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, is battling for...

2025-08-24

Decades After Genocide, Rwanda Emerges as Aggressive Regional Power

The tiny country has evolved from an object of sympathy into a controversial and feared powerhouse.

2025-08-24

Forrest Lucas, founder of Lucas Oil Products, dies at age 83

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of our founder, Forrest Lucas," a statement from his company read.

2025-08-24

North Korean leader oversees test of new air defense missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of new air defense missiles on Saturday, adding to his regime’s push to bolster its military capabilities that have ramped up tensions in the Korean Peninsula.

2025-08-23

A commuter college thought it could avoid Trump’s education crackdown. Here’s what happened

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Administrators at the state university’s campus in Colorado Springs thought they stood a solid chance of dodging the Trump administration’s offensive on higher education. Located on a picturesque bluff with a stunning view of Pikes Peak, the school is far removed from the Ivy League colleges that have drawn President [...]

2025-08-23

Ingalls Worker Killed, Another Facing Murder Charge After Shooting at Mississippi Shipyard

Police rushed around 7:30 a.m. to the landmark shipyard in Pascagoula, where more than 10,000 people work to build boats for the Navy and Coast Guard.

2025-08-23

Top Ukraine official says security guarantee details could be hammered out within next week

Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergio Kyslytsya said US and European leaders have been hammering out security guarantee details since Monday’s meeting with President Trump at the White House.