Tropical depression could form next week, NHC says
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A tropical depression could form next week as an area of low pressure in the Caribbean moves toward the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said early…
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Pilot hostage freed by Papua rebels 'very happy' to go home
A New Zealand pilot who has been freed more than 19 months after being taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia says he is "very happy" to be going home to his family. Philip Mehrtens was…
Another arms depot in northwestern Russia on fire after Ukrainian drone strike
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A blaze tore through a Russian arms depot deep inside the country, triggering explosions and the closure of a major highway, after Ukraine overnight launched over 100…
Council defibrillators to save lives in Ukraine
A Lincolnshire charity wants to send five defibrillators to Ukraine to help with life-saving efforts. The devices, which have been donated by South Kesteven District Council (SKDC), are…
Shocking rape trial highlights the systematic struggles French sexual abuse victims face
AVIGNON, France (AP) — The trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman whose husband repeatedly drugged her over the course of nearly a decade has highlighted the…
Jane Goodall announces youth-action program coming to San Francisco
(KRON) — Doctor Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and a United Nations Messenger of Peace, made an appearance at San Francisco’s Dreamforce conference on Wednesday.…
Germany's Welcome Culture sours to Auf Wiedersehen
On Sunday, voters in the eastern German state of Brandenburg will vote for a new regional parliament. The anti-migrant far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, could win the most votes.…
Stellantis chair targeted in 75 million euro seizure over alleged tax fraud
MILAN - An Italian judge has seized money and assets worth almost 75 million euros ($84 million) from five people, including Stellantis (STLAM.MI), and Ferrari (RACE.MI), Chair John…
Mum's helping hand in daughter's photo prize bid
A Glasgow woman who became passionate about photography about five years ago has been shortlisted for the third consecutive time in the British Photography Awards. Jacki Gordon, a retired…
Iconic helicopter used in Vietnam War stops by Lebanon VA
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) — The Lebanon VA Medical Center welcomed a special guest — an old friend to many veterans, per se. A UH-1 Huey helicopter arrived at the hospital and is perhaps the…
Penn State Behrend partners with India-based institute on new education opportunities
Penn State Behrend has partnered with the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) based out of India to create new teaching and research opportunities at each school. That…
A Live Mouse ‘Jumped’ Out of a Passenger's Airplane Meal, Causing the Flight to be Diverted
A Scandinavian Airlines spokesperson said the rodent posed a “safety risk” to travelers, who were flying from Oslo, Norway, to Malaga, Spain A Scandinavian Airlines passenger got an…
Hiker Captures Near-Death Experience of Sliding Down Mountain in China
A hiker is is lucky to be alive after he skidded down the side of a steep mountain in China, following heavy storms that pummeled the area. And the near-death experience was all captured…
Floods force Niger to delay new school year
Schools in Niger will start the new academic year almost a month late because of heavy rainfall and flooding, says the military government. “Several schools have been affected, and others…
Mysterious Car Graveyard In Italian Lake
Read the full story on Backfire News Lake Como, nestled in Italy's picturesque Lombardy region, has been revealed to harbor a hidden cache of automobiles. A recent exploration, captured on…
Fridays for Future rallies draw 75,000 demonstrators across Germany
Despite somewhat dampened enthusiasm for Germany's Fridays for Future climate protests, some 75,000 people turned out on Friday for 100 rallies organized in locations across the country.…
Don't bother: Changing lanes in a traffic jam is pointless
It happens a lot - you're stuck in stop-and-go traffic and the cars in the other lane always seem to be going a little faster. Should you switch lanes? No, according to safety experts at…
2 Russians set record for longest single stay on the International Space Station
MOSCOW (AP) — Two Russians on Friday set a record for the longest continuous stay on the International Space Station, according to Russia's space agency. Roscosmos said Oleg Kononenko and…
Oh deer! How to prevent collisions with wildlife this autumn
When the days become shorter and dusk sets in earlier, being on the road becomes increasingly more dangerous. While autumn is a gorgeous season, it's also a time when the risk of hitting…
Mayor of French town apologizes for his comments downplaying mass rape case
MAZAN, France (AP) — The mayor of a French town making headlines for the trial of dozens of men accused of rapes that occurred there over almost a decade has apologized for comments that…
Businessman extradited from UK to South Africa on fraud charges
A British businessman, who was a former contractor for South Africa's ailing power utility Eskom, has been extradited from the UK to face charges of corruption and fraud. Michael Lomas is…
New border control measures in Germany spark false claims about African migrants
Germany's latest border control measures have sparked a wave of misinformation in Kenya, just days after President William Ruto signed a labour and migration agreement with German…
California's digital driver's licenses now work with Apple Wallet
Californians can now securely add their digital driver’s license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on their iPhone and Apple Watch, the company announced Thursday. “With this new…
EU and China trade negotiators fail to strike deal on electric vehicle imports
The top trade officials from the European Union and China failed to reach a deal on ending a bitter dispute over electric vehicles during talks in Brussels on Thursday. However, the sides…