Author: News Desk

London: John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, has died at the age of 105, the Royal Air Force (RAF) confirmed. He passed away peacefully on Monday, 17th of March. Mr Hemingway, originally from Dublin, joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a teenager before World War Two and played a crucial role in defending the United Kingdom against Nazi forces in the summer of 1940. At 21, he was a fighter pilot in the Battle of Britain, three months when air force personnel defended the skies against a large-scale assault by the German air force, the…

London, UK: Netflix’s gripping new series Adolescence has quickly risen to the No. 1 spot on the platform, earning widespread acclaim for its intense storytelling and powerful social commentary. This limited series brings a gripping and unsettling story to life, following the arrest of 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) for the murder of his classmate, Katie Leonard. While the drama is not based on a single real-life case, it draws inspiration from the rising knife-crime epidemic in the UK and the growing influence of misogynistic online spaces on young men. The four-part series, co-created by Stephen Graham, unfolds in real…

Washington DC: The administration of United States President Donald Trump has begun laying off staff at Voice of America (VOA) after signing an executive order to place nearly all employees at the state-funded media network on leave. VOA employees working under contract received an email informing them that their employment would end on March 31. The US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees VOA, directed contractors to “cease all work immediately” and prohibited them from accessing agency buildings or systems. The decision follows Trump’s executive order on Friday to dismantle USAGM, which also manages Radio Free Europe, Radio Free…

Kočani, North Macedonia: A devastating fire broke out at Pulse nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia, during a concert by popular hip-hop duo DNK, claiming at least 59 lives and injuring 155 others. Witnesses described chaos as panicked crowds struggled to escape, with only one accessible exit for around 500 people. Images on social media showed chaotic scenes as the fire broke out, and the band’s singer urged the audience to vacate the premises as quickly as possible. Nineteen-year-old survivor Elena Taseva recounted the horror, explaining how she was trapped on the ground while others trampled over her. Though she managed…

Belgrade, Serbia: Hundreds of thousands of people flooded the streets of Belgrade on Saturday to demand justice for the 15 victims of the Novi Sad railway station collapse. The tragedy, which occurred in November 2024, has become a symbol of public outrage against corruption and negligence in Serbia’s government. While the government estimated the turnout at 107,000, the Public Meeting Archive, an independent monitor, reported between 275,000 and 325,000 attendees, with the possibility of even higher numbers. This makes it Serbia’s largest protest in history. The station’s collapse has sparked growing dissatisfaction with President Aleksandar Vučić and the ruling Progressive…

Washington DC: At least 34 people have died as powerful tornadoes and dust storms wreaked havoc across multiple southeastern and central US states, leaving behind widespread destruction. Missouri reported 12 fatalities, while deaths were also confirmed in Mississippi, Arkansas, Georgia, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. Missouri was one of the worst-hit states, with Governor Mike Kehoe stating that the state had been “devastated by severe storms and tornadoes, leaving homes destroyed and lives lost.” The state’s emergency management agency reported 19 tornadoes striking 25 counties. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves confirmed six deaths, as multiple tornadoes ripped through the state. Alabama also…

Washington: The US has expelled South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio declaring that he is “no longer welcome in our great country.” In a post on X, Rubio accused Rasool of harboring anti-American sentiments and criticizing President Donald Trump. Rubio referred to the ambassador as a “race-baiting politician” and stated that, “we have nothing to discuss with him.” This rare diplomatic move further escalates the growing tensions between the two nations. Rubio’s remarks on Friday, 14th of March referenced an article from right-wing outlet Breitbart, which cited Rasool’s statements during an online lecture…

Cape, Canaveral. Florida: SpaceX has launched Crew-10 to the International Space Station (ISS), setting the stage for the long-awaited return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have spent over nine months in orbit—far longer than their originally planned eight-day stay. Technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft extended the mission, which was intended to bring Wilmore and Williams back to Earth. According to Dana Weigel, ISS program manager, their return is now scheduled for two days after the arrival of the new crew, though weather conditions may cause slight delays. Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s commercial crew program…

Milan, Italy: Donatella Versace is stepping down as creative director of the luxury fashion house Versace after nearly three decades in the role. She took over in 1997 following the tragic murder of her brother and brand founder, Gianni Versace. Under her leadership, the Italian label expanded its influence through hundreds of fashion campaigns and collaborations, including designs for hotels and automobiles. The 69-year-old fashion icon will transition into a global brand ambassador role, while Dario Vitale, a former design director for Miu Miu, will take over as creative director. The announcement comes amid speculation that Prada Group is considering…

Denver, Colorado: Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight were evacuated onto the tarmac at Denver International Airport after a fire broke out on the aircraft, sending thick smoke into the air. No injuries were reported. Footage of the evacuation showed passengers gathered on the wing of the Boeing 737-800, some holding their belongings, while flames burned near the aircraft’s underside. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that passengers exited safely using inflatable slides. The flight had departed from Colorado Springs and was en route to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when the crew reported “engine vibrations,” prompting a diversion…