Karen Read arrives at Massachusetts court through sea of ‘cop killer’ chants, supporters in fight to drop case
Karen Reed, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend with her car in January 2022, was back in court Friday for a hearing to argue her defense’s motion to dismiss. Her lawyers, Alan Jackson and David Yannetti, argued that two of the three charges brought against Reed, 44, including second-degree murder and […]
Justice Department indicts Iranian, Pakistani nationals linked to Navy SEAL deaths in Arabian Sea
The Justice Department announced on Thursday that it was indicting two Iranian brothers and a Pakistani national in connection with the January deaths of two Navy SEALs during a U.S. military operation off the coast of Somalia. Shahab Mirkhazei and Yunus Mirkhazei, who serve in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps according to federal prosecutors, and […]
South China Sea: a visual guide to the key shoals, reefs and islands | South China Sea
The South China Sea is one of the world’s most economically important waterways and increasingly one of Asia’s biggest flashpoints. Covering 3.5 million square kilometers (1.35 million square miles), the ocean is a busy shipping lane through which trillions of dollars’ worth of trade pass every year, and is also rich in fish and thought […]
Young couple expecting a baby are swept out to sea and killed by freak wave while taking a photo
A pregnant woman and her fiance were swept out to sea by a wave and drowned after taking photos together in an area known as “Death Rocks.” Pedro David Guadarrama Cerron, 30, and Emma Nelly Diazreal Lopez, 33, were last seen being photographed on top of rocks in the Santa Cruz area, which has an […]
Ukraine war briefing: Sea of Azov emptied of Russian warships, says Ukrainian navy | Ukraine
According to the Ukrainian navy, Russia has withdrawn all its ships from the Sea of Azov, which leads to the Black Sea. “There are no more Russian naval vessels in the Sea of Azov,” Ukrainian navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk said. Ukrainian naval officials have said in recent months that successful attacks on the Russian-annexed Crimea […]
Pair of sea lions chase people, charge through crowds once again at California’s La Jolla Cove
Two aggressive sea lions were captured on video chasing swimmers in La Jolla Bay, causing panic on the crowded beach. A video of the moment two sea lions charged into a crowd in La Jolla Bay over the weekend has gone viral, but experts tell KGTV the animals weren’t actually targeting beachgoers. “There’s a perception […]
China, Philippines announce deal to stop clashes in South China Sea
China and the Philippines have reached an agreement aimed at ending a standoff in the South China Sea over the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Reef, which China also claims as its territory. Few details of the deal have been made public. The unusual agreement with the Philippines may raise hopes that similar arrangements might defuse territorial […]
China and Philippines reach tentative deal to defuse tensions at South China Sea flashpoint | South China Sea
The Philippines says it has “reached an agreement” with China on a resupply mission to a stranded Philippine navy ship in the South China Sea, a key point of contention between the two countries. China’s Foreign Ministry confirmed an “interim arrangement” in which the two countries agreed to jointly manage disputes over maritime issues and […]
Body surfer swept out to sea rescued thanks to Apple Watch
It was watching over him. Apple Watch has saved another life, as a resourceful Australian bodysurfer survived being nearly swept out to sea after calling emergency services with the life-saving digital device. “It’s amazing that I was able to use this technology to save my life,” said Rick Shearman, 49. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The Australian […]
Ukraine’s drone startups create affordable air, land and sea robots in secret to fight Russia
Facing a better-resourced enemy, the Ukrainian military is now considering using dozens of drones built by start-ups operating from clandestine labs scattered across the country. Ukraine added a fourth branch of its military, the Forces of Unmanned Systems, in May. Employees at entrepreneur Andriy Denisenko’s startup can assemble an unmanned ground vehicle, called Odyssey, in […]