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MILAN — An ancient residence believed to be the grandest in the Pompeii archaeological site is being restored with the entire 1.4 million euros cost being covered by a private sponsor, officials announced Tuesday. Pompeii’s grandest house gets a $1.6 million restoration funded by private sponsor The house of Marcus Fabius Rufus, modeled after Rome’s … Read more
By Elisha Bala-Gbogbo and Camillus Eboh Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda ABUJA, – Nigeria’s government said on Tuesday there was a case of Ebola in the capital, Abuja, after laboratory tests confirmed the viral infection. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate told the public broadcaster that the female patient had travelled … Read more
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday announced a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the U.S. government as they ramp up efforts to end the abuse of federal programs and dollars. Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said France had been hit by an “invasion of extremist Islam”, in provocative remarks criticising the country after weekend protests over economic conditions degenerated into riots. Netanyahu derides France as ‘extremist Islam’ haven after protests The remarks echoed the language of far-right politicians and commentators in the Western … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Tuesday the resumption of US intelligence sharing on looming Russian strikes, but insisted Kyiv must be included in any future talks on its fate after meetings with US envoys. Zelensky hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine “We are thankful that intelligence works… I’m speaking about early … Read more
Update (4:18 p.m. California time): Firefighters have contained the Panoramic Fire near the Berkeley Hills in Alameda County, California. The fire burned roughly 1.5 acres before crews stopped its spread. Wildfire near Berkeley Hills. (Representative) The fire broke out around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday along the 1000 block of Panoramic Way, above the UC Berkeley … Read more
A customer of the popular US gym chain Planet Fitness alleged that an employee at a location in Cudahy, Wisconsin, asked him to take off a jacket with a message supporting the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The customer made a video at the location in which he identified himself as a “conservative.” Screenshots … Read more
The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended an event organized by the US Embassy in India at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai on Tuesday night, celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a Freedom 250 reception at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, … Read more
King Charles III praised Oman’s peacemaking attempts in the Middle East Tuesday as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began the first state visit by an Omani ruler to the UK in nearly half a century. King Charles lauds Omani peace efforts on Sultan’s state visit Hailing longstanding diplomatic, military and royal ties at a Windsor Castle … Read more
US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday unveiled a $25 million initiative aimed at encouraging Americans to report suspected fraud involving federal government programs and taxpayer money. The new initiative is part of Trump’s broader push to crack down on fraud involving government funds. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Under the Fraud … Read more