Author: News Desk

United States: Scientists have discovered an underground cave on the moon near the spot where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down 55 years ago. They believe there are hundreds more caves that could one-day house astronauts. On Monday, a group of scientists led by Italians reported finding evidence of a sizable cave that may be accessed from the moon’s deepest known pit. The Sea of Tranquilly is home to the cave, which is 400 kilometres (250 miles) from the Apollo 11 landing site. According to scientists, the hole was formed by the collapse of a lava tube, just like…

United States: US President Joe Biden told Americans in a primetime speech from the White House that US politics must never be a “killing field” and denounced the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. At a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a gunman opened fire, wounding Trump, the presumed Republican contender for president, in the ear. In the attack, one person was killed and two more suffered serious injuries. Biden asked Americans to “take a step back” and issued a warning that “political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated” in the Oval Office address, which was just his third since…

Florida: Argentina has won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0. The final was tumultuous, delayed 80 minutes by disturbances outside Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Lautaro Martinez secured victory goal in the second half of extra time, on Giovani lo Celso’s assist. Captain Lionel Messi, emotional after suffering an injury mid-game, celebrated his country’s third consecutive major tournament win at the final whistle. Kick-off was delayed as ticketless fans attempted to enter the stadium, leading to clashes with police and several arrests. Additionally, a 25-minute halftime was necessitated by a concert on the pitch by Colombian pop…

Rwanda: Voters in Rwanda are heading to polling stations to cast their ballots in elections anticipated to secure Paul Kagame’s continued leadership in the central African nation. Since the country’s genocide that claimed the lives of over 800,000 people, primarily members of the Tutsi ethnic minority, thirty years ago, there have been four presidential elections. After Pasteur Bizimungu resigned in 2000, the Rwandan Patriotic Front rebel group led Kagame in the defeat of Hutu extremist forces and the end of the genocide. Kagame was elected president by parliament. Since then, he has won three elections with more than 90 percent…

United Kingdom: King Charles III and Queen Camilla have planned their visit to Australia and Samoa in October, as the King takes on more public duties while receiving treatment for cancer. The couple will carry out engagements in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales before heading to Samoa for a Commonwealth summit. Despite his diagnosis of an undisclosed form of cancer earlier this year, the King will make the lengthy journey to Australia. However, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the couple will not visit New Zealand, following doctors’ advice against an extended visit. “In close consultation with the Australian…

Germany: Spain has defeated England 2-1 in the 2024 European Football Championship final. At the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, Spain used the same squad as before, while England included defender Luke Shaw in the starting lineup for the first time since February. Harry Kane, the captain of England, finished the match with three goals, splitting the Euro 2024 Golden Boot with five other players. A part of the prize went to Dani Olmo of Spain, Georges Mikautadze of Georgia, Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands, Ivan Schranz of Slovakia, and Jamal Musiala of Germany. The captain, Harry Kane, described it as…

Canada: A wildfire in eastern Canada has scorched over 24,000 acres, prompting mass evacuations and the closure of a hospital in Labrador City. The ‘extremely aggressive inferno’ was initially under control earlier this week, but a shift in weather conditions caused the rapid fire spread, according to Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey. The wildfire expanded to 22,000 acres, advancing 13 miles in just four hours. As a result, around 9,500 residents have been evacuated from Labrador City, with essential personnel remaining to manage the emergency response, said Jeremy Reynolds, a spokesperson for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Labrador…

London: The new government of Britain is preparing over 35 bills for the formal start of the parliamentary year on 17th July, placing economic growth at the centre of its agenda, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office announced. Sir Keir Starmer, who ended 14 years of Conservative rule with a sweeping Labour Party election victory, aims to deliver stability, boost growth, and create wealth nationwide. Key legislation includes a bill enforcing new spending rules and strengthening the independent Office of Budget Responsibility, ensuring significant fiscal announcements undergo proper scrutiny. “Our work is urgent. There is no time to waste,” said Starmer…

Pennsylvania: Former US President Donald Trump has been shot in the ear during an election campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump left the stage with blood streaked across his face and the incident has prompted immediate action from his security detail. The Secret Service confirmed that the shooter was dead. One rally attendee was killed, and two other spectators were injured in the attack. Law enforcement said that the attacker, armed with a rifle, fired from an elevated structure outside the venue. The attack is being treated as an assassination attempt. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is leading the investigation.…

United States: Donald Trump, the expected Republican nominee, is hoping to win back the White House in November. As a result, Meta has announced that it is lifting limitations on its Facebook and Instagram accounts. After praising those who participated in the tragic January 6, 2021, storming of the US Capitol, Mark Zuckerberg’s social media corporation terminated Trump’s accounts indefinitely. Additionally, he had disseminated erroneous information regarding the election results on multiple occasions, perpetuating the myth that there had been vote fraud. Then, in early 2023, the business restored his accounts, albeit with more stringent guidelines, stating that it would…