Portnov, 51, was shot several times as he was getting into a car around 9:15 a.m. local time in Madrid (3:15 a.m. ET), the police source said. Various assailants shot him in the back and the head, and later fled into a wooded area, the source said. The shooting took place outside The American School of Madrid, located in Pozuelo ...
A group of 59 White South Africans arrived in the United States last week after being granted refugee status by the White House, which has fast-tracked the processing of Afrikaner refugees but paused refugee applications for other nationalities. On Wednesday, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington, seeking a reset in ...
The Israeli military fired warning shots at a large delegation of European and Arab diplomats on an official visit to the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, drawing swift condemnation. Delegations from more than 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Canada and others, were on an official mission to see the humanitarian situation in the ...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has “probably” killed Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas’ elusive de facto leader in Gaza. “We eliminated tens of thousands of terrorists,” said Netanyahu at a press conference on Wednesday evening. “We eliminated the leaders of the murderers Deif, Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar and probably Mohammad Sinwar.” Israel targeted Sinwar in a massive set of strikes on the ...
A member of Irish hip hop trio Kneecap has been charged with a terrorism offence following an investigation by London’s Metropolitan Police. Liam O’Hanna, 27, of Belfast has been charged with allegedly displaying a flag “in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed organisation,” London’s Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday. The charge relates to a flag that was allegedly displayed by O’Hanna ...
North Korea’s newest warship was severely damaged during a launch ceremony Wednesday, with leader Kim Jong Un, who witnessed the accident, saying it brought shame to the nation’s prestige and vowing to punish those found responsible, state media reported. In a rare admission of failure, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said a malfunction in the launch mechanism caused ...
Armed men hijacked a tourist boat in the Amazon rainforest in Peru, robbed all 14 people on board and forced them to empty their bank accounts via mobile apps, according to one of the victims. Spanish TikToker Elisabet de la Almudena, who has more than 235,000 followers on the platform, described the ordeal as the “worst day of her life” ...
Bitcoin Rebounds to $83,404 on April 11, 2025 Amid Renewed Investor Confidence On April 11, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) demonstrated a significant rebound, opening at $79,625.05, reaching a high of $84,247.48, dipping to a low of $78,936.32, and closing at $83,404.84. This performance indicates a resurgence in investor confidence following recent market fluctuations. Market Dynamics Influencing Bitcoin’s Surge Several factors contributed ...
Kraken Rolls Out Commission-Free Stock Trading On April 14, 2025, Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, announced the official launch of commission-free stock trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This bold move signals Kraken’s strategic expansion beyond cryptocurrencies and into the realm of traditional financial markets. By bridging the gap between crypto and equities, Kraken is setting ...
Bitcoin Nears $85K Amid Market Optimism On April 14, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) climbed close to the $85,000 mark, signaling a strong recovery after a period of volatility. This recent Bitcoin price surge is attributed to easing global tariff tensions and broader market stability. The rally marks a shift in sentiment, with both retail and institutional investors showing renewed confidence in ...