Hamas ‘dismantled’ but not destroyed, IDF says, as Gaza war enters new phase

JERUSALEM — Israeli military briefers show journalists a map of Gaza in the colors red, yellow and green. The map does not show the rubble, suffering or death. But it does illustrate the case made by the Israel Defense Forces that it is steadily winning its battles — if not yet the war — against … Read more

The Mayor of London Enters the Bullshit Cinematic Universe

Political violence is returning to the UK, bursting out of the morass of conspiracy and extremism online. There is at times a Blairish elusiveness to the way Khan talks—broadcastable sound bites, reversions to cliché, and a genial caution in the phrasing of his answers. But as we talk about the loss of the rational center, … Read more

Extremely popular TV show enters Zendaya watchlist

Extremely popular TV show enters Zendaya watchlist Zendaya shares the name of the show she is currently watching: The Bear. In a chat with Buzzfeed Celeb, the Euphoria star was asked, “What show are you binging right now?” “Okay,” she began. “I’m behind on The Bear,” noting, “I know. And they just sweeped [the awards … Read more

As Russia’s War Enters Year 3, Optimism for Ukraine Sinks

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, support for Kyiv has remained relatively durable across Europe and the U.S. But as the full-scale war enters its third year—and as fears about the adverse effect of flagging American support and a potential second Trump presidency on the Ukrainian war effort—pessimism about … Read more

Sony misses PS5 sales target as console enters ‘latter stage of its life cycle’

Sony now expects to sell 4 million fewer PS5 consoles in its 2023 fiscal year ending March 31st compared to previous projections, Bloomberg reports. The revision came as part of today’s third-quarter earnings release which saw Sony lower the PS5 sales forecast from the 25 million consoles it expected to sell down to 21 million. … Read more

Once-peaceful Ecuador enters ‘state of war’ after criminal gangs attack

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave QUITO, Ecuador — This country was once a relatively peaceful haven in South America, wedged between neighbors often racked by armed conflict and guerrilla violence. On Wednesday, Ecuador’s president, Daniel Noboa, declared that his nation was entering a new era: “We are in a state of war.” … Read more

YouTuber Brian Barczyk enters hospice for pancreatic cancer

Longtime fans of reptile enthusiast Brian Barczyk are heartbroken after the YouTuber posted a goodbye video as he enters hospice care. The owner of The Reptarium in Utica, Michigan, posted the 16-minute video titled “This is Goodbye,” on Friday after a nearly year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Barczyk, 54, thanked those who visited his reptile … Read more

Israel signals it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza as the war enters its fourth month

JERUSALEM — The Israeli military signaled that it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza, saying it has completed dismantling Hamas’ military infrastructure there, as the war against the militant group entered its fourth month Sunday. The military did not address troop deployments in northern Gaza going forward. Its spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, … Read more

Oil prices rise as Iranian warship enters Red Sea

A picture taken during an organised tour by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on November 22, 2023 showing the Galaxy Leader cargo ship approaching the port in the Red Sea off Yemen’s province of Hodeida. – | Afp | Getty Images Oil prices rose on Tuesday after Iran dispatched a warship to the Red Sea, as the … Read more

Congo enters its second day of voting after a chaotic rollout

KINSHASA, Congo — Congo entered a second day of voting Thursday after a chaotic rollout and lengthy delays forced officials to extend the balloting in the country’s general election, drawing criticism from some opposition candidates as concerns mount that the logistical hurdles could affect the credibility of the results. At stake is the future of … Read more