Mario Draghi’s leadership has brought stability to Italy, but the country’s reliance on his technocratic rule raises concerns about the future of its democracy. Mario Draghi, Italy’s technocratic prime minister, enjoys remarkably high approval ratings of around 65%, despite never having been elected by the people. Appointed in February 2021 by President Sergio Mattarella after...
A suspected gas leak caused a deadly blast, leaving 16 dead and 10 others injured in southwestern China. A powerful explosion occurred in an office canteen in Chongqing, southwest China, during lunchtime on Friday, resulting in at least 16 deaths and 10 injuries. Authorities suspect a gas leak as the cause of the blast. The...
Hundreds of drivers stranded overnight in freezing conditions are rescued after crash involving multiple trucks. All motorists stranded on a 50-mile stretch of Interstate 95 in Virginia have been rescued, according to transportation authorities. The drivers were stuck for nearly 24 hours due to a crash involving six tractor-trailers on Monday morning. The crash caused...
Cyril Ashton confirms Emad al-Swealmeen’s faith, but says he “chose a different path” The Church of England bishop who confirmed Emad al-Swealmeen into the Christian faith in 2017 expressed his shock and sadness following the Liverpool bombing attack. Cyril Ashton, assistant bishop of Liverpool, confirmed that al-Swealmeen was part of the community at Liverpool Cathedral...
Heavy rains trigger severe flooding and mudslides, forcing communities to flee in Canada and the US Communities in western Canada are facing evacuation orders again, this time due to devastating floods caused by record rainfall. This follows a summer of wildfires and extreme heat that had already displaced many residents. The heavy rains have also...