Wednesday, September 13, 2023

A fishing vessel in Greenland will try to free a cruise ship that ran aground with 206 people September 13, 2023 at 04:35AM

A fishing vessel owned by Greenland's government will attempt to free a luxury cruise ship that ran aground in northwestern Greenland. The passengers and crew on the stranded ship are reported to be safe and doing well. The scientific fishing vessel will try to pull the cruise ship free during high tide. The cruise ship, MV Ocean Explorer, ran aground in Alpefjord in the Northeast Greenland National Park.

Fugitive Danelo Cavalcante arrested after two weeks on the run September 13, 2023 at 03:32AM

Danelo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison for two weeks, terrifying people in the suburbs west of Philadelphia, was apprehended on Wednesday, Pennsylvania state police said. On August 31, he escaped from Chester County Prison, roughly 30 miles (50 kilometers) west of Philadelphia, by climbing between two walls that formed an extremely narrow corridor in the jail house yard and ascending onto the roof.

Huge bushfire raging in central Australia comes close to popular tourist town September 13, 2023 at 02:20AM

A bushfire in central Australia is threatening the tourist town of Tennant Creek. Authorities have issued a "watch and act" alert for the region, indicating a heightened threat level. Tennant Creek, which is popular with travellers, is home to around 3,000 people. Changing wind conditions are posing a risk to residents, and the fire has breached containment lines to the north and south of the town.

US lawmaker Lauren Boebert kicked out of theatre for 'laughing, singing loudly' September 13, 2023 at 01:32AM

Republican US representative Lauren Boebert was asked to leave a theater performance in Denver after causing disturbance by laughing, singing, recording, and vaping. She was escorted out along with another patron after receiving several complaints. Boebert confirmed the incident on social media, admitting to enjoying the performance and pleading guilty to laughing and singing too loudly. She denied vaping but admitted to taking a photo with her cellphone, unaware that photography was not permitted.

North Korea's Kim vows full support for Russia’s 'sacred fight' after viewing launchpads with Putin September 13, 2023 at 01:58AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his "full and unconditional support" to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia's "sacred fight" to defend its security interests, likely referring to the war in Ukraine. Kim also emphasized that North Korea's relationship with Russia is its top priority. The leaders met at a rocket launch facility in Siberia, highlighting their shared interests.

Kim Jong Un says Russia will win 'great victory' September 13, 2023 at 01:01AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Wednesday he was confident Moscow would win a "great victory" over its enemies, during a high-profile banquet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We are confident that the Russian army and people will win a great victory in the just fight to punish evil groups who pursue hegemony, expansion, and ambition, and to create a stable development environment," Kim said.

At least 30,000 left homeless by Libya city flood: UN agency September 13, 2023 at 12:45AM

At least 30,000 Libyans have been left homeless in the eastern city of Derna in devastating flash floods unleashed by Storm Daniel, the International Organization for Migration said Wednesday. "At least 30,000 individuals displaced in Derna," the UN agency said, adding that thousands more had been left homeless in nearby towns.

North Korea's Kim vows full support for Russia's 'just fight' after viewing launchpads with Putin September 12, 2023 at 11:49PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed support for Russia's “just fight” during a summit with President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that the US warned could lead to a deal to supply ammunition for Moscow's war in Ukraine.