World War II veteran BL Craighead Jr. celebrated his 101st birthday by taking to the skies in the same model type of plane he flew over 80 years ago. Source link
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Edith Renfrow Smith, pioneer and witness to history, dies at 111 : NPR
Renfrow Smith in her cap and gown the day she graduated from Grinnell College in 1937. Edith Renfrow Smith family collection/Drake Community Library Archive Collection hide caption toggle caption Edith Renfrow Smith family collection/Drake Community Library Archive Collection Edith Renfrow Smith died Friday at her home in Chicago. She was 111. In addition to a […]
How strong are Latin America’s military forces, as they face US threats? | Military News
Over the weekend, the United States carried out a large-scale military strike against Venezuela and abducted President Nicolas Maduro in a major escalation that sent shockwaves across Latin America. On Monday morning, US President Donald Trump doubled down, threatening action against the governments of Colombia, Cuba and Mexico unless they “get their act together”, claiming he […]
Wintry Conditions Cause Hundreds of Flight Cancellations in Amsterdam
new video loaded: Wintry Conditions Cause Hundreds of Flight Cancellations in Amsterdam One of Europe’s major travel hubs canceled hundreds of flights this week after days of accumulated ice and snow. More winter weather is expected across Northern Europe through Wednesday. By Jamie Leventhal January 6, 2026 Source link
Australia news live: bushfire evacuation warning for Victorian towns; PM attends funeral of Bondi victim Peter Meagher | Australia news
Leave immediately warning issued for towns in north-east Victoria VicEmergency just issued an emergency warning for an area west of the town of Walwa in the state’s northeast, comprising the Bungil, Thologolong and Granya areas due to a bushfire. The blaze is not yet under control and is traveling south from the Mt Lawson state […]
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military
“We need Greenland,” Trump said at the weekend US President Donald Trump has been discussing “a range of options” to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said. The White House told the BBC that acquiring Greenland – a semi-autonomous region of fellow Nato member Denmark – was a “national security priority”. […]
Lengthy grudge motivated Brown mass shooting, MIT professor killing: Sources
A lengthy grudge was at the heart of the deadly mass shooting at Brown University and subsequent murder of an MIT nuclear physics professor, law enforcement sources told ABC News. According to the sources, the alleged killer, Claudio Valente, recorded a video in his native Portuguese explaining his actions in opening fire on a study […]
Truck crash in Ethiopia kills 22 people, dozens hurt | Migration News
The road accident injured 65 people after the truck carrying migrants and asylum seekers overturned in town of Semera, according to local authorities. Published On 6 Jan 20266 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share At least 22 people were killed, and 65 others were injured after a cargo truck packed […]
Skiers Make Mountaintop Tribute to Swiss Fire Victims
new video loaded: Skiers Make Mountaintop Tribute to Swiss Fire Victims Hundreds of skiers gathered in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, to honor the 40 people killed and more than 100 injured in a New Years’s Day fire at a bar. The town’s mayor said the bar had not been inspected in several years. By Jake Lucas and […]
Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test
Katy Austin,Transport correspondentand Emer Moreau,Business reporter Getty Images Learner drivers could have to practise for up to six months before they are allowed to sit their practical test Learner drivers in England and Wales could face a minimum learning period of up to six months before sitting their practical test, the BBC can reveal. The […]