Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned that the ceasefire with the Lebanese Hezbollah militia is in danger, according to a report by the Times of Israel. Israel will be “forced to act” if Hezbollah fighters do not withdraw from southern Lebanon as mandated by the ceasefire agreement, Katz told the newspaper on Sunday. Katz [&he
Oldest Person in the World Dies at 116
The oldest person in the world has died at 116 years old. ABC News reports that Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman was named the world’s oldest person by the Guinness Book of World Records, has died. According to Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official that’s in charge of elderly policies, Itooka died on Dec. 29 in Ashiya, […]
Icy conditions cause delays at Germany’s Stuttgart airport
Stuttgart airport in south-western Germany has reported delays due to an outbreak of winter weather that means planes are having to be de-iced before take-off, an airport spokeswoman said on Sunday morning. Seven flights are delayed so far, she said, adding that the runway has already been cleared and is ready for operations. Landings have [&hellip
Russian newspaper says its reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike
Russian state newspaper Izvestia says one of its freelance reporters has been killed in a drone strike near the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. Moscow has accused Ukraine’s military of deliberately targeting Alexander Martemyanov. Ukraine has not commented. Izvestia said a civilian vehicle carrying Martemyanov was struck
Welcoming 2025 With Two New Routes in the Alps
Between December 26 and January 1, three members of Chamonix’s Military High Mountain Group (GMHM) set a new route up the West Face of Les Drus in France’s Mont Blanc Massif. ‘Petit Pont’, the new route on the West Face of the Drus. Photo: Amaury Fouillade and Philippe Bruley Philippe Bruley, Amaury Fouillade, and Baptiste […]