Istanbul Mayor Arrested Ahead of Presidential Nomination
Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was arrested on March 19, 2025, facing serious corruption charges and alleged terrorist support. The arrest occurred just days before he was expected to be chosen as the Republican People’s Party’s presidential candidate, sparking widespread protests and international criticism as “an abuse of the justice system.”
Expert: RFK Jr’s Bird Flu Plan Dangerously Flawed
An expert compares letting viruses spread among poultry to releasing Ebola in New York. This colorful metaphor highlights the dangers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s rather questionable proposal to let H5N1 bird flu spread freely on farms to identify naturally immune fowl.
Russia Rejects Ukraine Ceasefire, Separate Talks Planned
According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, negotiations over Russia’s war in Ukraine face significant challenges regarding a potential ceasefire. Both sides will hold separate talks with American diplomats in Saudi Arabia. Russia has rejected a 30-day ceasefire proposal, instead suggesting to halt attacks on energy infrastructure.
Man Found Dead in Forest: Murder Investigation
A man was found dead in a forest near Frihedsvej in Københoved, southern Jutland. Police are treating it as a potential murder while gathering evidence. They’ve brought in forensic experts, police dogs, and are asking witnesses who were in the area between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning to come forward.
Mobile Duck Squad: Nature’s Slug-Busting Solution
A resourceful farmer has deployed a mobile duck house to combat killer slugs on their property. The feathered squad serves as a natural pest control solution, happily munching away at the slimy invaders while their portable headquarters allows them to target slug hotspots throughout the farm.
Bisseck: From AGF to Inter and Germany
German defender Yann Aurel Bisseck’s path from AGF to Inter Milan and the German national team is described as “not normal” because players from this Danish club rarely reach Serie A giants, let alone international duty. AGF coach Uwe Rösler expressed pride in this unusual achievement, highlighting both Bisseck’s exceptional talent and the club’s player…
Newsom Vetoes California AI Safety Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the SB 1047 AI safety bill, relieving tech companies in the state. Newsom argued the bill was overly broad, focusing only on large-scale models while ignoring potentially dangerous smaller ones. He preferred regulating risky applications rather than using the bill’s blanket approach, despite Senator Weiner’s disappointment.
