Narges Mohammadi Hospitalized After Prison Health Crisis
Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, was taken to hospital after her health deteriorated suddenly in prison, her lawyer and family said Friday.
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How the Iran conflict is disrupting air travel
Jet fuel prices have more than doubled since the US and Israel first attacked Iran in February. The reason: Both Iran and the US have at different points blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for a fifth of the world's oil and gas tankers.
US to Remove About 5,000 Troops from Germany
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of around 5,000 American soldiers stationed in Germany, the Pentagon said on Friday. The drawdown, which would cut US troop numbers in Germany by 14%, is to be completed over the next six to 12 months, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement.
Humpback 'Timmy' Released into North Sea
The whale nicknamed Timmy, whose fate has captivated Germany since late March, was released into the waters of the North Sea Saturday morning. Timmy reportedly swam out of the water-filled special transport barge under his own power. The young animal survived a days-long journey from the German coast of the Baltic Sea.
Why US Military Bases in Germany Still Matter
US President Donald Trump didn't like Chancellor Friedrich Merz's latest statements on the Iran war, that much was clear from Trump's recent rant on Truth Social, where he claimed the German leader "doesn't know what he's talking about!" So what happened?
Spirit Airlines Halts Flights, Starts Orderly Wind-Down
The ultra-low-cost US carrier Spirit Airlines has "started an orderly wind-down of our operations," the company said Saturday. The move was "effective immediately," with all flights canceled and customer service no longer available. The carrier said customers could use its automatic refund process to get money back for their tickets.
Academy Bans AI Actors, Requires Human-Written Screenplays
Actors created with artificial intelligence will not be eligible for an Oscar, said the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday introducing new rules for the awards. The governing body of the Oscar Awards clarified that acting performances and screenplays must be created by humans, while allowing the use of artificial intelligence tools.
How Long Could Iran Withstand a US Naval Blockade?
The Trump administration is trying to force Iran into concessions by cutting off its oil exports. Will it prevail? A ceasefire has been in place between the US and Iran after weeks of fighting, with Washington now seeking ways out of the conflict with Iran. Two options are on the table.