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ON THIS DAY: Blondin’s tightrope walk across Niagara Falls (1859)

On this Day June 30, 2026 at 16:55

On this day in 1859, French acrobat Jean-François Gravelet, better known by his stage name Blondin, became the first person to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope. The 35-year-old crossed...

How the US attack on Venezuela unfolded

International January 4, 2026 at 19:22

After months of planning, US forces, with 150 jets taking off from 20 airbases, undertook an operation to seize Maduro. In a move that stunned...

Afghan suspect in National Guard shooting worked with US army and CIA

International November 28, 2025 at 08:57

The Afghan national who shot at two National Guard soldiers in Washington had worked with US armed forces in Afghanistan before the US government...

ON THIS DAY: The Boston tea party (1773)

On this Day December 16, 2024 at 16:01

On 16 December 1773, a defining moment in American history took place in Boston, Massachusetts, as American colonists staged a bold act of protest...

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Helicopter collision: British pilot and Greek coordinator killed

August 2, 2026 at 20:01

Limassol crash: 17-year-old remains in critical condition

Cyprus August 2, 2026 at 18:34

A 17-year-old motorcyclist remains in an extremely critical condition...

Two firefighting helicopters collide over Psatha wildfire

International August 2, 2026 at 17:30

Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire...

US on high alert over potential Middle East strike as GPS disruptions intensify around Cyprus

Uncategorized August 1, 2026 at 19:44

Signs of escalating tensions are emerging across the Middle...

Three fires keep Fire Service busy as smoke blankets Nicosia

Cyprus August 1, 2026 at 18:10

Three separate fires triggered a major response from emergency...