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In September 2022, Leyla, then a teenager, protested in Iran after Mahsa Amini’s death in custody for allegedly wearing her headscarf incorrectly and was shot in the leg. Nearly two years later, Iran elected reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as president, who criticized the hijab crackdown. However, many Iranians, including Leyla, remain skeptical about change. Leyla boycotted the elections, feeling betrayed by both the West and her fellow Iranians for not continuing the protests.

Penelope Kingsley 11/07/2024 4:00 pm

China criticized NATO for accusing it of being a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war in Ukraine, marking the first such accusation. NATO’s communique urged China to stop supporting Russia, including halting the transfer of dual-use materials. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called it the strongest message yet on China’s role. President Biden has pushed Europe to adopt a tougher stance on China. In response, China condemned NATO’s statement as provocative and filled with “Cold War mentality” and “obvious lies and smears.”

Noah Prescott 11/07/2024 4:00 pm

A Chinese woman in her 20s was rescued 37 hours after being swept out to sea while swimming at a Japanese beach. She drifted over 80 kilometers in an inflatable swim ring. Japan’s coast guard launched a search after her friend reported her missing from Shimoda. She was spotted by a cargo ship and rescued by the LPG tanker Kakuwa Maru No. 8. The woman was airlifted to safety by a coast guard helicopter. A video showed her standing on the tanker, wrapped in a blanket, with crew members nearby.

Liam Harrington 11/07/2024 2:30 pm

Smoke is no longer rising from the spire of the 12th-century Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Rouen, France, after a fire broke out midday Thursday. The Gothic cathedral, undergoing renovation, was depicted by Claude Monet in the 19th century. Initial footage showed thick smoke, but later images revealed it had diminished. Rouen Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol confirmed all public resources were mobilized to contain the blaze, whose cause remains unknown.

Liam Harrington 11/07/2024 2:30 pm

British police found Kyle Clifford, suspected of killing BBC commentator John Hunt’s wife Carol, 61, and daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, in a crossbow attack near London. Clifford, 26, was located in Enfield, north London, and is receiving medical treatment. Police did not disclose the cause of his injuries but confirmed no shots were fired. The investigation is ongoing, and no other suspects are being sought. Detective Inspector Justine Jenkins emphasized the family’s need for privacy during this difficult time.

Liam Harrington 11/07/2024 1:00 pm

China accused NATO of seeking security at others’ expense and warned against bringing “chaos” to Asia, following NATO’s labeling of China as a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called NATO’s claims unreasonable and maintained China’s neutral stance on Ukraine. Despite Western sanctions, China’s trade with Russia has increased. NATO’s communique highlighted China’s support for Russia’s defense. Lin defended China’s trade with Russia as legitimate and criticized NATO’s security measures as threatening other countries.

Liam Harrington 11/07/2024 11:30 am

Taiwan reported a record increase in Chinese airforce activity, detecting 66 Chinese planes and seven navy vessels around the island in a single day. The surge followed Beijing’s military drills with the aircraft carrier Shandong. Of the 66 planes, 56 crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone. The previous record was 62 planes in May during Beijing’s exercises after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te took office.

Penelope Kingsley 11/07/2024 8:30 am
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