Destruction in Ukraine’s eastern village of Klishchiivka captured in aerial footage
Drone footage shows the extent of destruction in the village of Klishchiivka in eastern Ukraine after months of fierce fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces. Ukraine’s military said it seized Klishchiivka from Russian troops on 17 September. The village is about 10km (6 miles) south of the Russian-controlled town of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region. Retaking Klishchiivka is considered tactically important, allowing Ukrainian forces to further extend their gains around Bakhmut. The commanding heights of the village offer a view into Bakhmut and could open up new opportunities for Ukrainian forces to encircle the town. Read More
2023-09-26 23:25
Explosions from Russian drone attack on Odesa region seen from ferry on Danube
Explosions from a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian region of Odesa were captured from a ferry on the Danube River. Romanian Border Police said in a statement on Tuesday 26 September that traffic through the Danube crossing in Isaccea, Tulcea County, has been closed due to the attacks on the Ukrainian side. A video posted online by a person who was crossing the river showed explosions in Ukraine that could be seen from across the border. The statement from Romanian Border Police said that traffic was being redirected through Galati, a town situated on the Danube upstream from Isaccea.
2023-09-26 21:56
Jessica Hawkins becomes first woman to test F1 car since 2018 as she completes Aston Martin laps
Jessica Hawkins has become the first woman in almost five years to test a Formula 1 car, completing 26 laps of the Hungaroring in Budapest for Aston Martin last Thursday. The former W Series racer, 28, alternated in the AMR21 car with test and reserve driver Felipe Drugovich. Hawkins, a former British Karting Champion, joined the Aston Martin F1 Team in 2021 as Driver Ambassador and her role within the team has since expanded. Before Hawkins, the most recent woman to test an F1 car was Colombia’s Tatiana Calderon with Sauber - now Alfa Romeo - at the Hermanos Rodriguez track in Mexico City in October 2018.
2023-09-26 21:50
Drone footage shows Serbian gunmen storm Orthodox monastery in Kosovo
The Kosovar government has released drone video showing a group of Serbian gunmen storming an Orthodox monastery in Kosovo on Sunday, 24 September. Around 30 masked men fled to the monastery after opening fire on police near the village of Banjska in northern Kosovo, killing one officer and injuring another. The stand-off ended when most of the assailants escaped on foot under cover of darkness on Sunday evening. Three of the gunmen were shot and killed by Kosovar police.
2023-09-26 05:55
10 Wonderfully Weird Muppet Duets
The Muppets have squared off against everyone from Johnny Cash to Celine Dion.
2023-09-26 04:28
British troops train Ukrainian soldiers in mine disposal skills
British Royal Engineers sappers have given training to Ukrainian soldiers to help them disable mines, munitions and other explosive devices that are being used in the war in Ukraine. Mines present one of the biggest obstacles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as they seek to take back occupied land from Russia. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said: “Putin’s illegal invasion has left Ukraine’s fields and towns covered in deadly landmines and unexploded munitions, which presents an immediate danger to its citizens now and for years to come. “The Royal Engineers are using their world-leading experience to train Ukraine’s bomb disposal experts, who can pass on these lifesaving skills to their own recruits and ensure a safer future for all Ukrainians.”
2023-09-25 23:29
Police Chase Stolen Golf Cart Through Streets of LA
A shirtless man in a stolen golf cart led police on a chase through LA.
2023-09-25 14:28
Schumer in talks with McConnell as shutdown fears grow: 'We may now have to go first'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told CNN that his chamber might have to take matters in its own hands and push through a must-pass bill to fund the government amid deep divisions in the House and a looming shutdown by next weekend.
2023-09-24 02:20
Sudan war: Army chief Burhan claims he's ready for peace talks
General Burhan's army has been fighting a brutal war against the Rapid Support Forces since April.
2023-09-23 12:52
UAW expands strikes against GM, Stellantis
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union said on Friday it would expand its coordinated strike against General Motors
2023-09-22 23:52
President Zelensky and Ukraine’s First Lady arrive at White House
Volodymyr Zelensky met with Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday 21 September. The president of Ukraine arrived alongside First Lady Olena Zelenska and was seen shaking hands with Mr Biden and Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States. Mr Zelensky, who earlier visited Capitol Hill and the Pentagon, capped his visit to Washington with an Oval Office meeting. He said he felt “trust” between himself and top American officials and expressed gratitude for the defence support that has allowed his armed forces to “combat Russian terror”. Mr Biden added that the US and the American people are determined to “do all we can to ensure that the world stands with” Ukraine. Read More
2023-09-22 05:51
Zelensky says he had ‘very strong dialogue with senators’ after closed-door meeting over Ukraine aid
Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a “very strong dialogue” with senators after his behind-closed-doors meeting on Capitol Hill on Thursday 21 September. The president of Ukraine made a trip to Washington DC this week to shore up US support for his nation. During his visit, Mr Zelensky met with the entire Senate, but only a select few House leaders attended a meeting on the other side of Capitol Hill. “We spoke about support, about the situation on the battlefield, about our class. I can’t share with you all the details, but I think we had a very strong dialogue with senators,” he told reporters.
2023-09-22 04:23