Author: Rachel Maddow

Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday and dropped below €75,000 as the wider crypto market extended its steep decline.Cryptocurrencies entered another losing month as Bitcoin slid more than 5% in early European trading.After reaching a record high near €110,000 in early October, Bitcoin began a long downturn driven by heavy liquidations and sell-offs.In November, Bitcoin lost more than 16% of its value and briefly approached €74,000.Other major tokens also fell on Monday, with Ethereum and Solana each dropping over 5% and continuing October’s downward trend.Bitcoin showed brief attempts to stabilise last month, but each rebound faded and prices resumed their slide.…

Researchers recorded over 237 cyber operations targeting space infrastructure from 2023 to 2025.Cyber warfare now threatens satellites and communications networks, the report warns.Between January 2023 and July 2025, hackers launched 237 attacks on the space sector during the Gaza conflict.The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich analyzed social media posts, news reports, and cybercrime forum activity.They documented attacks on the Israeli space sector and international space agencies.The study found the largest surge occurred during Israel-Iran clashes in June 2025, when attackers carried out 72 operations in one month.This spike represented nearly one-third of all incidents, Clémence Poirier, the…

Ukraine struck two oil tankers hours before drones hit Russia’s Novorossiysk terminal.Sea drones hit the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal around 4AM, forcing operations to stop, local media report.The attacks amplify tensions as Kyiv targets Russian maritime assets across the Black Sea. Emergency Crews Respond to Tanker Explosions Rescue teams retrieved both crews after the attacks triggered a major operation.The Gambia-flagged Kairos exploded and burned 28 nautical miles off Kocaeli while sailing empty to Novorossiysk.Shortly after, the Virat suffered hits about 35 nautical miles off the Turkish coast, authorities report.Officials classify both vessels as sanctioned ships used by Russia to bypass…

Health officials report that measles deaths fell sharply since 2000 but warn that cases are resurging globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a 47 per cent rise in measles cases in Europe and Central Asia last year, mainly due to declining vaccination rates. Experts say 21st-century progress in reducing infections and deaths now faces setbacks. In 2024, measles killed an estimated 95,000 people worldwide, mostly children under five. That compares to 780,000 deaths in 2000. The WHO stated, “Every death from a disease preventable by a low-cost, effective vaccine is unacceptable.” Vaccination campaigns have saved nearly 59 million lives…

A lack of park rangers and inaccurate weather forecasts pushed a group of tourists onto the difficult O Circuit trail despite worsening conditions. Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, tucked in icy Patagonia, attracts 250,000–300,000 visitors yearly. Thousands attempt its iconic treks, but on 17 November, a sudden violent blizzard struck the O Circuit. The storm killed five hikers and stranded dozens in whiteout conditions for hours. While weather caused the tragedy, it also highlighted flaws in park safety measures, drawing widespread criticism. Journey and Sudden Storm Around 30 international trekkers departed Los Perros campsite before dawn on 17…

Protesters exposed failures in France’s domestic violence system after alarming new statistics emerged. Dozens filled central Paris Tuesday night to condemn rising gender-based violence and honour recent victims. Activist Marie-Josée, 78, signed a banner saying, “We are constantly overwhelmed by reality,” as the crowd remembered five women killed last week by partners or ex-partners. The protest coincided with the government receiving a major report urging radical reform in domestic abuse cases. Officials submitted the report Tuesday to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, recommending magistrates focused solely on intrafamilial violence. Le Parisien revealed the report before the International Day for the Elimination…

Japan combats overtourism in Tokyo and Kyoto by offering free domestic flights to UK and European travellers. The Japan National Tourism Organisation and All Nippon Airways (ANA) introduced the initiative to encourage visits to lesser-known regions. The program runs from 24 November to 31 January 2026 and aims to relieve pressure on crowded destinations while boosting regional tourism. The “Stopover & Add-on Free Fare” deal lets eligible economy passengers book up to two free domestic flights with any international booking by 31 January. ANA allows travellers to schedule these flights anytime after 31 January. Passengers can travel to Tokyo, Hiroshima,…

The UN climate summit failed to deliver a clear plan to phase out fossil fuels, leaving the EU increasingly isolated. COP30 in Belém concluded with a final text that offered no roadmap, prompting critics to call it an empty deal and a moral failure. The United States withdrew from climate negotiations, creating both a political and financial gap, with President Donald Trump dismissing climate change as a con job. Countries heavily dependent on fossil-fuel revenue, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, opposed any target or timeline for phasing out fossil fuels. One day before the summit ended, the EU threatened…

Scientists once believed Theia left no chemical trail after vanishing billions of years ago.Astronomers in France, Germany, and the United States now study ancient lunar and terrestrial rocks to track Theia’s birthplace.Researchers propose that the long-lost planet formed much nearer to the Sun than earlier theories suggested.They argue that Theia likely emerged from the inner Solar System before colliding with early Earth.Scientists maintain that Theia struck the young planet about 4.5 billion years ago.That impact scattered debris that created the Moon and placed Theia’s material in both worlds.The giant impact theory has circulated for over 50 years, beginning with early…

US President Donald Trump met New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday in a surprisingly amicable session.Previously, Trump had called Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” and a “total nut job.”Mamdani had labeled Trump’s administration “authoritarian” and once described himself as “Donald Trump’s worst nightmare.”During the meeting, both leaders emphasized shared priorities for New York, setting aside political clashes.Trump praised Mamdani, saying, “I think he is going to surprise some conservative people,” as the mayor-elect stood beside him.Mamdani highlighted the focus on cooperation, noting their discussion centered on practical goals for city residents rather than disagreements.The encounter provided both men…