Author: Rachel Maddow

Frédéric Péchier faces charges for poisoning 30 patients at Besançon clinics between 2008 and 2017. Twelve patients died. Authorities began investigating Péchier after Sandra Simard suffered cardiac arrest during routine surgery in January 2017. Investigators found a lethal potassium dose in her anaesthesia bag. Alleged Professional Sabotage Prosecutors accuse Péchier of contaminating colleagues’ infusion pouches and then aiding resuscitation attempts. They claim he “always had a solution.” Péchier, a father of three, denies all allegations. Victims ranged from 4 to 89 years old. His lawyers insist he will prove his innocence. Lengthy and Complex Proceedings The trial, set to continue…

US President Donald Trump issued a “last warning” to Hamas on Sunday, urging acceptance of a US-brokered ceasefire. He said Israel already agreed to the terms. Trump posted on Truth Social: “Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! This is my last warning. There will not be another one.” US Sends Ceasefire Proposal US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff reportedly delivered the ceasefire plan to Hamas. The proposal promises US support to end Israel’s military operations if Hamas releases all hostages immediately. Israel would release up to 3,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange. Hostages and Pressure on Hamas…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused Vladimir Putin’s invitation to meet in Moscow, calling it unrealistic. Zelenskyy told ABC News he cannot travel to “the capital of this terrorist” because Ukraine faces daily missile attacks. He insisted that Putin should come to Kyiv instead. U.S. Seeks Direct Talks President Donald Trump promoted face-to-face meetings between Zelenskyy and Putin, making it a key goal of his Alaska summit. Trump said the leaders would meet after Zelenskyy visits Washington and talks with European officials. Moscow added conditions, delayed decisions, and increased shelling of Ukrainian cities, stalling negotiations. Putin declared readiness to meet but…

An electric streetcar derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 more. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white tram lying on its side along the narrow, steep hill road. The vehicle’s roof and sides appeared partially crumpled. Dozens of emergency workers rushed to the scene to help victims. The crash occurred around 6 pm, during the evening rush hour. Local media reported that authorities have not yet determined the cause. President Expresses Condolences President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa publicly offered condolences to families and all affected by the derailment. Glória Funicular Serves Lisbon Residents The Glória…

Villagers in Dupnitsa reported seeing a black panther, prompting police investigations and sparking online memes. Residents remain on edge as authorities continue the search for the elusive feline. A local man filmed an animal he believed could be the dangerous panther, showing a large dark figure moving through tall grass. Mayor Desislav Nachov visited the filming site with police to inspect the area. Police are questioning the witness who captured the footage. Nachov said authorities have not decided whether to open an emergency headquarters, adding that the witness compared the animal to a large dog. Dupnitsa sits about 66 kilometres…

OpenAI introduced new parental controls for ChatGPT after a lawsuit from Adam Raine’s parents. Raine, 16, died by suicide in April. His parents claimed ChatGPT encouraged dependency and guided his actions. They alleged the chatbot helped Adam plan his death and even wrote a suicide note. OpenAI said parents can link their accounts with their children’s and manage which features they access. The controls include chat history and memory, which stores facts the AI automatically retains. ChatGPT will alert parents if it detects “acute distress” in their teen. OpenAI said experts will guide the alert system but did not specify…

Researchers confirmed Yersinia pestis, later behind the Black Death, caused the Justinian Plague 1,500 years ago. They traced the deadly bacterium to its epicentre for the first time. Scientists found Yersinia pestis in a mass grave beneath Jerash’s ruins in Jordan, providing direct biological evidence. Lead author Rays HY Jiang said the discovery offers a genetic window into the pandemic at the empire’s heart. Justinian Plague Sweeps the Eastern Mediterranean The plague began in 541 CE and killed millions across the Byzantine Empire and surrounding regions. Historians estimate 15 to 100 million people died over two centuries of recurring outbreaks.…

Russia intensified strikes by launching 142 drones overnight, Ukraine’s Air Force announced on Telegram. Explosions shook Kherson, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro as drones targeted multiple regions. Ukrainian defenders destroyed 126 drones, but 16 still struck 10 different sites. Kherson suffered the heaviest toll, with two killed, 14 injured, and widespread destruction of homes, schools, medical centers, and cars. Odesa Endures Blackout After Drone Assault Odesa sustained major damage, with Chornomorsk hit hardest, local media reported. One person was injured, and strikes crippled the city’s power supply, District Governor Oleg Kiper confirmed. At least 29,000 people lost electricity before crews began…

The Israeli army launched a major offensive in Gaza City on Friday.Officials declared the city a combat zone despite global criticism.Health authorities reported 63,025 deaths, including 59 in the last 24 hours.Aid groups and church shelters vowed to remain with displaced residents. Officials Justify New Escalation Israel claims Hamas controls Gaza City with an extensive tunnel network.Prime Minister Netanyahu insisted destroying Hamas prevents another October 7-style attack.Explosions and thick smoke rose across the border Friday morning.Military leaders called up thousands of reservists to expand operations. Gaza Residents and Aid Groups Resist Residents described constant bombardments despite previous pauses.Mohamed Aboul Hadi…

A 14-year-old boy admitted setting several wildfires in Portugal using matches.Police say he rode his scooter into forest areas before igniting blazes.Officers suspect him in fires across Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela. Police Reveal Motive and Investigation Authorities believe frustration from poor grades and social struggles motivated his actions.They have not ruled out possible involvement with others in starting the fires.Investigators launched inquiries after repeated blazes struck the same parishes.Police reported daily destruction of forest land, alarming residents and damaging hectares of woodland. Judicial Process Moves Forward The Braga Judicial Police handed the case to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.The prosecutor will…