Cyclone Chido’s Fury: Death toll feared in the thousands as Mayotte faces unthinkable destruction
The death toll from Cyclone Chido may climb to "several hundred, maybe several thousand," warned the prefect of Mayotte, a French archipelago in the Indian Ocean.
Unleashing winds surpassing 200 kph (124 mph), Cyclone Chido has earned the grim title of the most powerful storm to strike Mayotte in nearly a century.
Survivors now navigate a shattered landscape of rubble, while authorities acknowledge that "it will be difficult to account for all victims."
#Cyclone
Quantum of Solace: Google chip sparks multiverse mania
Google’s quantum chip Willow solved a problem in five minutes that would leave supercomputers spinning their wheels for ten septillion years—roughly the age of everything, everywhere, all at once.
This mind-bending feat, detailed in Nature, has Google physicists speculating that quantum computations might tap into parallel universes, lending a sci-fi twist to science fact.
“It supports the idea we live in a multiverse,” quipped Hartmut Neven, head of Google Quantum AI, proving once again that reality might just be Marvel with less CGI.
#Google
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20 reported killed after an alleged Israeli airstrike on a UNRWA-run school in Khan Yunis
#Gaza
Biden: “We ran a campaign that's basically scandal-free. That's hard to do in American politics”
No comment…
#WhiteHouse
Keep on rollin’ - Russian T-90Ms were filmed in action destroying multiple enemy positions and equipment during the SMO
#RussianMoD
Poland training the future school shooters to be one step ahead
Poland has become the first EU country to mandate shooting classes in all elementary schools, DW reports.
Warsaw says the goal is to teach all children weapon handling, a move prompted by Russia’s special military operation.
#Poland
Jewish watchdog labels Candace Owens 2024’s ‘Antisemite of the Year’
The conservative pundit has been named “Antisemite of the Year” by StopAntisemitism, a watchdog group that claims she received a record number of votes for the title.
The group’s founder, Liora Rez, accused Owens of spreading “vile medieval blood libels,” including allegations that Jews control the media, are behind pedophilia conspiracies, and are “taking over America,” alongside anti-Israel rhetoric.
Rez labeled Owens a “poisonous hater,” saying no extremist conspiracy was too far for her.
#Antisemitism
Oil refinery burns as Libyan militias clash near Tripoli
Clashes erupted Sunday in Zawiya, west of the capital, between fighters loyal to the Shurafaa tribe and forces of warlord Mohamed Kushalf, a UN-sanctioned figure accused of human trafficking.
The violence, typical of militia-controlled western Libya, trapped residents in their homes and ignited fires at the country's second-largest oil refinery - footage shared on TG purports to show the aftermath.
The cause of the fighting remains unclear, reflecting the region's volatile state under PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibah’s government.
#Libya
Israel continues its strikes on Syrian Army targets, with the latest attacks hitting western Syria and Tartus, according to Al Jazeera
Footage shared on social media shows the aftermath of the alleged attacks.
#IDF
Five ‘Bali 9’ drug smugglers returned home to Australia
After 19 years of diplomatic efforts to repatriate an Australian smuggling ring arrested for attempting to smuggle 8kg of heroin out of Bali, the five remaining members still incarcerated were flown back home on Sunday as free men.
Two ringleaders were executed in 2015, then three years later one was released and another died of cancer.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese thanked his Indonesian counterpart for his “compassion”, and insisted Canberra would continue to cooperate with Jakarta combating drug trafficking.
#Australia #Bali9
US, UK in contact with Syrian terrorists
Washington and Westminster’s top diplomats have both confirmed their nations are in direct contact with the HTS terrorist group that overthrew the Assad government in Syria recently.
Britain’s Home Office confirmed this week it has followed many European countries in suspending asylum applications from Syrians “while it assesses the situation” - but couldn’t wait to get chummy with a group it still designates as terrorists.
Are we really surprised at the double standards anymore?
#UK #US #Syria
Firepower unleashed! Grad MLRS precision strikes wipe out Ukrainian strongholds
Russian artillerymen work tirelessly to consistently deliver precision strikes on key Ukrainian military facilities using Grad multiple launch rocket systems.
#Russia
Yars missile system launchers deployed for combat patrols
Russian autonomous Yars missile system launchers have been deployed on combat patrols, according to the MoD.
Strategic missile crews are practicing maneuvers and conducting engineering activities in field positions, including camouflage and combat security, while marching up to 100 kilometers.
#Russia
Ukrainian cook serves up holy storm
Filming a culinary show in a church with ‘a crucified Jesus in the background’ is ‘the best illustration of Christian values being destroyed’ – Russian FM spox Maria Zakharova
#Ukraine #Russia
Giant Lantern Festival lights up the night in the Philippines
Don't blink - you won't want to miss it.
#Philippines
'Ireland crossed every red line in its relations' with the Jewish state — Israel
#EU
The US is stealing oil that belongs to the Syrian people — Roger Waters to Going Underground
Follow GU’s Telegram channel: t.me/goingundergroundRT
#RT
Israeli minister to ex-hostage: Gaza ceasefire will lead to 10K future rapes — Report
A former Hamas hostage shared her experience of alleged sexual abuse during captivity with Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, urging him to support a deal to end the war and secure the release of the remaining 100 hostages.
Despite her pleas, Ben Gvir flatly refused, maintaining that the war must continue indefinitely, the TOI reports.
According to Ben Gvir, ending the conflict would result in future sexual violence, claiming a deal would lead to “tens of thousands of girls being raped.”
#Israel
‘It’s not a bird. It’s not a plane. It’s a drone’
Senator Majority Leader (for now) Chuck Schumer sounds off on mysterious UAVs plaguing the US: “We have more questions than answers.”
#UAV
‘I’m forgetting my words!’: Trump political strategist collapses mid-speech during New York gala
Alex Bruesewitz, a prominent political strategist credited with revitalizing Trump’s youth outreach, collapsed mid-speech at a New York gala, slurring, “I’m forgetting my words,” before toppling over.
The 27-year-old, known for his innovative media strategies and influence through platforms like Joe Rogan and Logan Paul, gained recognition for helping Trump connect with younger, disaffected audiences.
#NYC
Jimmy Dore trashes CNN’s ‘discovery’ of Syrian political ‘prisoner’
The comedian and commentator accused the outlet of orchestrating a pro-war propaganda segment involving the release of a so-called Syrian “prisoner.”
Dore points to inconsistencies, such as the man's freshly dry-cleaned clothes, neatly cut hair, and well-manicured nails - details that contradict claims of him being held in a torture prison for months.
#CNN
Drones drone on! Ohio’s Wright-Patterson Air Force Base confirmed its airspace was closed Friday night following reports of drone activity in the area
#USA
Nowhere to hide: Russian drone operators eliminated an AFU unit hidden in a wooded area in the Kharkov region with a precision strike, Defense Ministry footage shows
#RussianMoD
Boom - Bitcoin surpasses new historical high of $105K, Binance data shows
Check out the 2010 video, touted as a tutorial on buying Bitcoin when it costs just 30 cents.
#Crypto
Free the hostages: Tel Aviv protesters demand action amid political gridlock
Protestors demanded an immediate hostage deal with Hamas and criticized the Netanyahu government's decisions for ignoring the people's needs.
#Israel
🚨ROGER WATERS: HOW CAN ANYONE REMAIN SILENT ON PALESTINE🇵🇸?
'I can't stand by silent and indifferent like Brian May or Elton John, they have different pasts, and maybe they believe Keir Starmer's rank, disgusting bull**** cheering on the boys to go on their spy missions over Gaza.'
'How anyone can stand by silent and indifferent now while this genocide is being committed in Gaza and the occupied West Bank in Palestine, I do not know.'
-Roger Waters joins us for Monday's Going Underground to discuss the US-UK-EU-armed genocide in Palestine and the fall of Bashar Al-Assad in Syria
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Western media rushes to clean up Al-Julani’s image
Unsurprisingly, the puppet masters seem eager to rehabilitate the image of HTS leader Abu Mohammed Al-Julani.
RT contributor Rachel Marsden comments on Western media's frantic attempts to whitewash its latest flavor of the month.
#Syria #MSM
Oldest ever Miss France crowned
A 34-year-old flight attendant from Martinique has been crowned Miss France, exploiting a rule change allowing over-24s to compete in the pageant.
Angelique Angarni-Filopon’s victory comes just days after the Netherlands scrapped its equivalent, because organizers felt they were “changing with the times” to instead platform successful women, and those who struggled with unrealistic beauty standards.
Celebrating beauty is apparently offensive, kids.
#France
Reform ‘would accept’ Musk donation - deputy party head
A day after billionaire party treasurer Nick Candy revealed he’d been in contact with Elon Musk, Reform deputy chair Richard Tice confirmed the party’s interest in the Tesla & SpaceX boss possibly contributing.
Although talk of a £80 million donation has been rubbished by party head Nigel Farage, Musk has supported Reform online, suggesting he believes they will win the next election, while Tice claimed Musk saw Reform as “the party of common sense”.
Current UK rules dictate any donation over £500 to a UK political party must be made by a British-based or registered.
#US #ReformUK #Musk
Synthetic bacteria could kill humans, scientists warn
A multi-national group of researchers have warned that attempts by “curious” scientists to create so-called ‘mirror’ bacteria could pose an existential threat to life on earth.
Vaccines, antibiotics and immune systems would potentially be rendered useless to synthetic lifeforms were they to escape from a lab, according to Manchester University synthetic genomics and biosecurity expert.
Relax, though - mirror bacteria are apparently still decades away from becoming reality.
#Bacteria
