Sixteen people missing after a major explosion at a Tennessee munitions factory on Friday are presumed to be dead, according to the sheriff. Recovery teams had been clinging to hope of finding any of the missing alive, as of Saturday evening “it’s safe” to assume they are deceased, said Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis. Authorities […]
Watch: Tennessee town comes together to confront tragedy
The rural town of Bucksnort, Tennessee, is reeling after a major explosion at a munitions factory on Friday. Sixteen people missing after the blast are presumed to be dead, the sheriff said, adding there are “no survivors”. Authorities had initially reported 19 people missing, but three individuals initially believed to be inside the facility were […]
Biden receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer
Former US President Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy as part of his treatment for prostate cancer, his spokesman has said. The spokesman also said that Biden, 82, was undergoing hormone treatment, without giving any further details. The radiation treatment was expected to span five weeks and marked a new point in his care, a […]
Thirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?
Watch: Drone video shows beluga whales at Marineland in Ontario For decades, Marineland was a destination for Canadian children and their parents who wanted an up-close look at ocean-life near Niagara Falls. But behind the aquatic-themed roller coasters and dolphin performances was a dark history of documented mistreatment of animals and lingering financial problems. Ontario’s […]
US to send 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire
Up to 200 US troops already based in the Middle East will be moved to Israel to help monitor the ceasefire in Gaza, according to US officials. The US military will establish a multinational taskforce in Israel, known as a civil-military coordination centre, which is likely to include troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the […]