Author: TBC Correspondent

Japan’s deepest fish ever captured on camera
Science, Technology

Japan’s deepest fish ever captured on camera

TBC Correspondent- April 9, 2023

Researchers have captured footage of a fish swimming at an unprecedented depth in the ocean—the lowest observation of its kind ever recorded. The species, a ... Read More

Despite Ukrainian dissatisfaction Russia takes the UN Security Council presidency.
International

Despite Ukrainian dissatisfaction Russia takes the UN Security Council presidency.

TBC Correspondent- April 4, 2023

Russia has assumed the UN Security Council presidency, in defiance of Ukraine's pleas for members to oppose the change. The 15 members of the council ... Read More

Prince Edward is given the title of Duke of Edinburgh by King Charles.
History & Culture

Prince Edward is given the title of Duke of Edinburgh by King Charles.

TBC Correspondent- March 22, 2023

Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Edward will take the throne as the new Duke of Edinburgh. On the occasion of Prince Edward's 59th birthday, ... Read More

French Senate decides to raise 64 as the retirement age
Politics

French Senate decides to raise 64 as the retirement age

TBC Correspondent- March 17, 2023

Early on Thursday, senators in France approved a bill to raise the legal retirement age from 62 to 64. This is a significant victory for ... Read More

Following the financial crisis, Crypto-focused bank Silvergate is ceasing business and liquidating.
Business

Following the financial crisis, Crypto-focused bank Silvergate is ceasing business and liquidating.

TBC Correspondent- March 10, 2023

Silvergate Capital, a crypto sector lender, is winding down operations and liquidating its bank. Along with New York-based Signature Bank, the company has functioned as ... Read More

Introducing Romania’s “world’s first” AI advisor to the government.
Technology, Science

Introducing Romania’s “world’s first” AI advisor to the government.

TBC Correspondent- March 6, 2023

Prime Minister Nicolae Ciucă of Romania presented his Cabinet to Ion, a new "honorary adviser" that automatically gathers Romanian citizens' thoughts and preferences through artificial ... Read More

U.S. intelligence determines that “Havana syndrome” is not produced by a foreign adversary.
International

U.S. intelligence determines that “Havana syndrome” is not produced by a foreign adversary.

TBC Correspondent- March 6, 2023

According to the results of a US intelligence assessment, the "Havana syndrome" illness that affects US diplomats, spies, and other personnel around the world is ... Read More

After a surveillance balloon hovers over Montana, the US Secretary of State postpones her visit to China.
U.S., Law & Crime

After a surveillance balloon hovers over Montana, the US Secretary of State postpones her visit to China.

TBC Correspondent- February 9, 2023

The planned visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to China has been postponed because a Chinese balloon that was flying at a high ... Read More

In the UK, bird flu’spills over’ to foxes and otters
Health

In the UK, bird flu’spills over’ to foxes and otters

TBC Correspondent- February 8, 2023

In the UK, the greatest avian flu pandemic in history is spreading to animals, such as foxes and otters. Avian flu has caused the death ... Read More

On Wednesday, a rare green comet passed over Earth.
Science

On Wednesday, a rare green comet passed over Earth.

TBC Correspondent- February 6, 2023

Don't panic if you spot a little green light in the night sky on Wednesday; aliens haven't made landfall. NASA and astronomers predict that on ... Read More

Impeached South Korean minister over Itaewon crowd crush
Politics

Impeached South Korean minister over Itaewon crowd crush

TBC Correspondent- February 6, 2023

The Interior and Safety Minister Lee Sang-min of South Korea was impeached on Wednesday by the opposition-controlled parliament, which held him accountable for the government's ... Read More

The largest strike to hit Britain in almost a decade caused rail networks to be interrupted and schools to close.
Business

The largest strike to hit Britain in almost a decade caused rail networks to be interrupted and schools to close.

TBC Correspondent- February 3, 2023

Due to industrial disputes over wages and working conditions, over half a million British workers are scheduled to go on strike until Wednesday. 300,000 teachers ... Read More

Microsoft has stopped providing security updates for Windows 7.
Technology

Microsoft has stopped providing security updates for Windows 7.

TBC Correspondent- January 25, 2023

Microsoft has announced that Windows 7, the decade-old operating system, will no longer provide security updates, leaving users to upgrade to a newer operating system ... Read More

Russia’s fresh offensive in Ukraine: Russia appoints a new commander
International

Russia’s fresh offensive in Ukraine: Russia appoints a new commander

TBC Correspondent- January 15, 2023

The Russian private military company Wagner Group announced that it had successfully taken control of the salt mining town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, and ... Read More

Ovidio Guzmán-López: Twenty-nine people died as El Chapo’s kid was being arrested.
International

Ovidio Guzmán-López: Twenty-nine people died as El Chapo’s kid was being arrested.

TBC Correspondent- January 14, 2023

Mexican police have reported that at least 29 individuals lost their lives in a violent operation to apprehend Ovidio Guzmán-López, the son of drug lord ... Read More

Meta instructed to review the regulatory framework for EU personalized advertisements.
Business

Meta instructed to review the regulatory framework for EU personalized advertisements.

TBC Correspondent- January 7, 2023

Facebook and Instagram have been penalized 390 million euros ($414 million) by the EU's primary privacy regulator, Meta, for breaches involving user data. Meta, the ... Read More

Numerous people are slightly injured in an accident involving commuter trains in Spain.
International

Numerous people are slightly injured in an accident involving commuter trains in Spain.

TBC Correspondent- December 23, 2022

On Wednesday, a collision between two trains at a Barcelona station resulted in over 150 persons suffering minor injuries. According to information shared on Twitter ... Read More

Interior Minister: Colombian landslide kills at least 33 people.
Climate

Interior Minister: Colombian landslide kills at least 33 people.

TBC Correspondent- December 18, 2022

Colombia is experiencing its worst rainy season in forty years, which started in August and has resulted in a number of incidents that have already ... Read More

Uncertainty surrounding Iran’s moral police status
International

Uncertainty surrounding Iran’s moral police status

TBC Correspondent- December 15, 2022

Iran’s morality police, which upholds the country’s clothing code, may no longer exist as a result of a senior official’s suggestion that it was dissolved. ... Read More