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One of the first three people to orbit the moon, retired astronaut William Anders took the famous “Earthrise” shot during NASA’s Apollo 8 mission. According to local media, he passed away on Friday when the small plane he was flying crashed in Washington state. According to The Seattle Times, which quoted Anders’ son Greg, 90, … Read more
Israel responded angrily on Friday to the UN’s decision to place it among the nations and armed forces that it has judged do not adequately protect children during times of war. The annual “Children and Armed Conflict” report from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is not due to be published until June 18, but Israel’s UN … Read more
Donald Trump became the first former US president ever convicted of a crime after a New York jury found him guilty on all charges in his hush money case, months before an election that could see him yet return to the White House. The jury found him guilty on each of the 34 counts of … Read more
A new research clarifies the myth that American cities are flawless. Major cities like New York are notorious for their filth, but a recent LawnStarter survey uncovers a startling fact: Houston, Texas, is the US’s dirtiest city. New York, for all its fame, barely managed to secure the twelfth position. LawnStarter’s ranking considers air quality, … Read more
An Israeli air attack killed at least 45 people, including children, in a refugee camp in Rafah, Gaza. The episode, which occurred only days after the widespread Court of Justice ordered Israel to cease its operation in Rafah, sparked widespread indignation and exacerbated Israel’s global isolation over the Gaza conflict. Israel started the operation on … Read more
According to The Guardian, Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK’s previous senior scientific advisor, has warned that another epidemic is inevitable and that the next administration must prioritise readiness. Speaking at the Hay Festival, Vallance recognised the impending election but emphasised the importance of “sorting out” crucial issues. One of the most pressing matters, according to … Read more
According to a copy of the letter acquired by AFP, Papua New Guinea notified the UN on Monday that over 2,000 people were buried in a devastating landslip that washed across a secluded community. The national disaster centre of the nation informed the UN headquarters in Port Moresby, the country’s capital, that “the landslip buried … Read more
Kami Rita Sherpa, a Nepali Sherpa climber and guide, achieved a new world record on Wednesday morning by summiting Mount Everest for the 30th time as a single individual. According to Department of Tourism authorities who are monitoring the expedition in Nepal’s high Himalayas, including Mount Everest, Kami Rita climbed the world’s highest mountain for … Read more
Three Indian-origin students were killed while two others were injured in a car accident in the US state of Georgia last week. The five students, all 18 years old, studied at Alpharetta High School and the University of Georgia. Police believe speed may have been a factor in the deadly crash that took place in … Read more
In terms of personal fortune, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has surpassed King Charles, according to the most recent Sunday Times Rich List. Over the previous year, Sunak and his spouse, Akshata Murty, have experienced a rise in wealth of over £120 million ($152 million), increasing their total fortune to £651 million ($827 million). King … Read more
Gopi Thotakura, an Indian expat, made history by being the first and second Indians to travel into space as a member of the Blue Origin crew on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ NS-25 mission. Thotakura is the first Indian space tourist. On Sunday, the Blue Origin accomplished its seventh successful human spaceflight and the 25th mission … Read more
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister died when their helicopter crashed as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog, an Iranian official told news agency Reuters. Get the latest news updates and stay informed with FELA NEWS! Source|
The summer of 2023 was hotter than any other in the Northern Hemisphere for the past two millennia, according to a study published Tuesday in Nature. And as scorching as 2023 was, the coming summer could be even hotter – largely because of manmade climate change heating the planet, compounded by an El Niño weather … Read more
Flash floods that have ripped through northern Afghanistan left more than 200 people dead in a single province, the United Nations said on Saturday. More than 200 people were killed and thousands of houses were destroyed or damaged in Baghlan province when heavy rains on Friday sparked massive flooding, the UN’s International Organization for Migration … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly demolished several buildings at one of his luxurious residences, according to experts and satellite images. The aerial images of the Ryokpo Palace complex show a dirt lot where a blue-roofed mansion once stood, as first reported by anonymous North Korean analyst “Nobody German” on X. Notably, according … Read more