Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked widespread opposition from various sectors in his decision to escalate the war in Gaza, disregarding humanitarian crises already caused by the conflict. While Netanyahu believes he needs to “finish the job” and complete the defeat of Hamas, many Israelis, including families of captives held in Gaza and former … Read more
The BBC Verify team wrapped up its live page on Thursday, but the focus shifts to tomorrow’s highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. In Washington, the verification team will continue monitoring comments from both leaders ahead of their meeting. Meanwhile, the BBC Verify team also verified … Read more
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SpaceX successfully launched nearly 30 Starlink satellites early Thursday morning as its first-stage booster marks its 10th mission of the year. The Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Starlink 10-20 mission, took off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 8:29 a.m. ET. The launch occurred within a four-hour window, which … Read more
A new guideline has been released by leading medical groups, setting the ideal blood pressure goal for all US adults at below 120/80 mm Hg. The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommend lowering blood pressure to this level to reduce the risk of dementia, cognitive impairment, and cardiovascular disease. The guideline … Read more
A newly discovered prehistoric whale, Janjucetus dullardi, has been found off the southern coast of Australia. The tiny whale, estimated to be around 25 million years old, had a short snout, large eyes, and razor-sharp teeth, making it “deceptively cute” but definitely not harmless. Found in the shallow seas near the town of Jan Juc, … Read more
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US President Donald Trump has announced a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but excluded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from the meeting. The decision comes after a series of tight deadlines expired without sanctions or penalties. Trump had promised to end the war in 24 hours, but Putin’s repeated softening of demands led to a … Read more
China is battling its largest-ever chikungunya outbreak, with over 7,000 cases reported as of Wednesday (August 13). The mosquito-borne virus has infected thousands of people primarily in the southern manufacturing hub of Foshan, approximately 105 miles from Hong Kong. Authorities are using nets, insecticide, and drones to combat the spread. Unusually heavy rains and high … Read more