Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
Thousands of young people marched through Mexico City on Saturday, demanding action against government corruption and escalating violence. Demonstrators reached the Zócalo, where clashes injured 20 civilians and more than 100 police officers, with about 20 people arrested. Generation Z activists organized simultaneous protests in 52 cities across Mexico and in countries including the United States, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands. What began as a peaceful march at the Angel of Independence escalated into confrontations as frustrations boiled over. The movement emerged after the 1 November assassination of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, who had repeatedly called on federal authorities to…
Activists described climate impacts in their home countries and urged stronger youth participation in UN climate negotiations. Thousands of protesters returned to the gates of the COP30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, staging a peaceful standoff that blocked access to the venue. Brazilian youth organizations, Indigenous communities, and global climate advocates joined the march to push leaders toward urgent climate action. Members of the Fridays for Future movement called for formal inclusion of young people in decision-making processes at the UN talks. Rachelle Junsay from Climate Action Philippines said youth inherit the consequences of today’s choices and expressed frustration that…
Russia launched a massive assault on Kyiv early Friday, killing four people and injuring 27. Fires broke out, and multiple buildings suffered damage, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported. Rescue workers could not retrieve two victims from the rubble as authorities continue gathering information about the casualties. Emergency crews treated at least 27 people injured in the strikes. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, calling it a “deliberately calculated strike targeting civilians and infrastructure.” He said Russia used 430 drones and 18 missiles, including ballistic and aeroballistic types. Nine people, including a pregnant woman, were hospitalized after the explosions. Two children, ages…
The Audit Office of Cyprus exposed urgent failures in managing water resources amid worsening shortages and climate change. The report warned that mismanagement threatens the nation’s supply. The Water Development Department (DWD) must strengthen oversight, improve planning, and secure sustainable water use. Weak Monitoring and Uncollected Revenue Auditors found gaps in metering, billing, and documentation. Two key intake points supplying 64% of Nicosia’s water lacked regular inspections. The DWD could not access Limassol meters or Larnaca’s telemetry system, leaving billing accuracy uncertain. Discrepancies went uninvestigated, and forms remained incomplete. The computerized billing system showed weak access controls and data vulnerabilities.…
A car detonated near New Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday, killing at least eight people and injuring several others. The blast ignited a fire that destroyed nearby vehicles and prompted chaos in the surrounding area. Police cordoned off the site as emergency teams rushed in. Firefighters Respond Quickly City fire services deployed multiple fire engines after the explosion near a Red Fort metro station gate. Firefighters extinguished flames engulfing several parked vehicles and cleared the area for rescue operations. Authorities evacuated injured civilians and secured the perimeter. Witnesses Describe Shock and Damage Local residents reported hearing a “window-shattering sound” before…
Iraq began early voting Sunday, letting security personnel and displaced citizens cast ballots ahead of the national election. About 1.3 million army and police members, plus 26,000 displaced people, participated. The election will determine whether Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani secures a second term while Iraq navigates regional pressure from Israel and Iran. A total of 7,744 candidates are running, mostly representing sectarian parties. Communities in Camps Make Their Voices Heard Displaced Yazidis voted at a camp near Dohuk after fleeing Islamic State attacks more than a decade ago. Many cannot return to Sinjar because armed groups control the area…
Gamers must wait longer for Grand Theft Auto VI after Rockstar Games announced another release delay. The studio now plans to launch the game in November 2026. Fans had expected its release this month, but Rockstar postponed it for the second time. The company initially set May 2026 as the release date, before moving it again to 19 November 2026. The original schedule targeted autumn of this year. Rockstar asked players for patience, saying it needs more time to finish the game and meet the standards fans “expect and deserve.” Crime and Chaos Return in Vice City The game lets…
AI systems weaken their safety controls during long conversations, increasing the risk of harmful responses. A new report revealed that these systems often release inappropriate or dangerous information as chats continue. Simple Prompts Easily Breach Guardrails A few prompts can defeat most AI safeguards, according to the study. Cisco examined large language models from OpenAI, Mistral, Meta, Google, Alibaba, Deepseek, and Microsoft to see how quickly they revealed unsafe or illegal content. Researchers held 499 conversations using “multi-turn attacks,” where users repeatedly questioned AI tools to slip past protections. Each exchange contained five to ten messages. The team compared results…
Australia will enforce a nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under 16 starting December 10. The government added Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of restricted platforms, joining Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, and YouTube. Communications Minister Anika Wells announced that all platforms must take “reasonable steps” to block underage users or face penalties of up to 50 million Australian dollars (€28.3 million). “We have met with several social media companies in the past month,” Wells said. “They now know there is no excuse for ignoring this law.” She added, “These platforms use advanced technology…
Belgian authorities closed the airspace over Brussels Zaventem Airport after a drone appeared above the airfield on Tuesday night. The national broadcaster VRT reported that all flights were halted as officials investigated the sighting. Flights briefly resumed before another drone reappeared, forcing a second shutdown. Liège Airport, which initially received redirected flights from Brussels, also suspended operations after a separate drone sighting. A spokesperson for skeyes, Belgium’s air traffic control agency, confirmed that the first drone appeared around 8 p.m. local time. Flights were then diverted to Ostend-Bruges and Charleroi Brussels South. NATO and EU Heighten Military Readiness Both NATO…