A massive garbage heap in Cebu City, Philippines, collapsed Thursday, claiming at least 28 lives and leaving several people unaccounted for. Families are left in shock, confronting grief after what began as an ordinary workday became a national tragedy. The disaster has brought attention to questions about landfill safety and how fast-growing cities handle waste. Rescue teams continue to search through unstable piles of debris, and the human toll is still rising. How the Cebu Landfill Collapse Unfolded A massive

President Trump’s first term set the tone for a fierce global rivalry. China was framed as the main challenger. Russia was cast as a disruptor. Washington rallied allies and talked tough. That era had a name, Great Power Competition, and it defined almost every foreign policy debate. However, in his second term, Trump is no longer pushing endless pressure. He is chasing stability through deals. The president believes great powers should bargain, trade, and sometimes ignore each other’s red lines.

Pa Jit, a humble riverside restaurant in Nakhon Pathom, has always lived with the river at its doorstep. After more than three decades in the same spot, the owners know the rhythm of the monsoon season. They brace for it each year, but nothing could have prepared them for how a flood would shift their fortunes. What seemed like trouble turned into a moment that changed the restaurant forever. When the river spilled into the dining area, owner Pornkamol Prangprempree

On October 22, 2025, Russia launched one of its largest attacks yet on Ukraine’s energy system. Missiles, drones, and fighter jets hit energy infrastructure across key regions, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Chernihiv. Just hours later, emergency power cuts rolled out across most of the country. This was a coordinated, targeted assault aimed at pushing Ukraine’s grid to the breaking point. The result? More than 100,000 people in the north and east were left without power, with cities like Shostka in

French President Emmanuel Macron is suing a U.S. influencer for claiming that his wife is secretly a man. The strange rumor that Brigitte Macron was born male started in France but exploded online, leading to real lawsuits and planned court evidence. In 2017, a little-known blogger named Natacha Rey claimed that the 72-year-old French first lady was really her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux. The theory was based on zero proof, but it didn’t die out. Instead, it quietly spread through French

The world’s oldest living person, Ethel Caterham, just turned 116. And no, she didn’t throw a massive party or give interviews. She did things her way: Quiet, calm, and full of grace. Born on August 21, 1909, Ethel has seen more history than most of us could imagine. From the Russian Revolution to the two World Wars, she has lived through six British monarchs and 27 Prime Ministers. But on her birthday this year, she kept it simple. No headlines,

Steel drives the modern world. From skyscrapers and cars to tanks and bridges, steel builds everything we depend on. But the problem is that everyone is making too much of it, and no one wants to stop. Right now, global steel production is spinning out of control. The world is on track to churn out 721 million tons more than needed by 2027, according to the OECD. That is a sign of deep global anxiety. Every nation wants its own