Strong earthquake strikes western Japan, no tsunami risk
Gravestones in western Tottori PrefectureIn western Tottori Prefecture, officials in Houki Town are trying to confirm reports of a collapsed stone wall blocking a road in the Kamihosomi district. Meanwhile, in Hiezu Village, officials have received word of toppled gravestones in the Tomiyoshi district. They say there have been no reports of injuries. Tottori hotel... Read More
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro says “I am still president” as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges in his first appearance at a New York court ‘I was captured in my home’ – Maduro
It was not the only moment during the 40-minute hearing when Maduro, wearing one blue and one bright orange shirt, professed his innocence. The judge asked him to confirm at the beginning of the hearing that he was indeed Nicolás Maduro. Usually, a defendant responds briefly to say who they are, but Maduro took the... Read More
Trump ‘gave diplomacy a chance’ in Venezuela-
The US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has just been speaking at the UN Security Council meeting. He says Nicolas Maduro is “not just an indicted drug trafficker” but also an “illegitimate so-called president” who wasn’t a head of state. “If the UN and the United Nations in this body confers legitimacy on... Read More
Donald Trump tipped off oil companies before Venezuela operation
President Trump said Sunday that he spoke to oil companies ahead of the operation in Venezuela and claimed they’re eager to revitalize the industry in the South American nation. Reporters on Air Force One asked the president if he spoke to American oil companies to tip them off before U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás... Read More
Ten people were found guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron.
Eight people received suspended prison sentences and one person was imprisoned for posting “numerous malicious comments” that falsely claimed President Emmanuel Macron’s wife was born a man.A Paris court found Monday, January 5, 10 people guilty of cyber-harassing France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron. The court pointed to “particularly degrading, insulting, and malicious” comments referring to... Read More
Manchester United sack Amorim after 14 months in charge
Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United after 14 months as manager. His final game for the club was yesterday’s 1-1 draw against rivals Leeds United. After the game, Amorim told United director of football Jason Wilcox and United’s scouting team to “do their jobs” as he said he wanted to be allowed to... Read More
Today, Rome, Milan, Naples, Venice, Florence, and Bologna cancelled 50 and delayed 811 flights, disrupting ITA, Aegean, Wizz, British, KLM, and other airlines-
leaving thousands of passengers abandoned throughout Italy. The Italian airport of Bergamo Orio-al-Serio, a Ryanair hub for flights to Milan, halted flights on Saturday evening due to technical issues with the landing guidance system and poor visibility, leaving thousands stranded overnight. SACBO, the company that operates the airport, said in a statement the technical problem... Read More
Trump increases pressure on Iran following the start of new conflicts-
As protests sparked by rage over growing living expenses entered a second week, rights organizations and local media reported that deadly clashes between Iranian demonstrators and security forces erupted once more on Sunday. There have been at least 12 fatalities. US President Donald Trump threatened to “hit very hard” Iran if more demonstrators perished.. New... Read More
Missing Alabama boy, 4, found dead 2 miles from home: Police – ABC News”
Alabama police on Friday announced the death of a 4-year-old boy who had been missing since Wednesday. Johnathan Everett Boley was found about two miles away from his father’s home in Walker County with his dog Buck, who is alive, according to police. Boley was first reported missing Wednesday and was described as having blond... Read More
Hometown Bound Goes From Debut Winner To Stakes Winner In Turfway Prevue – .
Hometown Bound remained unbeaten as he cruised to a 1¼-length victory as the heavy 2-5 favorite in Saturday’s 31st running of the $123,750 Turfway Prevue for 3-year-olds at Turfway Park Trained by New Jersey-based Jorge Duarte Jr., Hometown Bound completed 6½ furlongs on the all-weather track in 1:18.27 under jockey Victor Carrasco. Immediately out of... Read More