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North Korea has confirmed that it tested a Hwasong-12 "mid-range ballistic missile" on Sunday, marking the first time it has done so since 2017. On Sunday morning, both Japan and South Korea detected the launch of a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), the seventh such test this month. The test was condemned by both countries as a threat to regional security, with South Korean officials warning that the launch might lead to the resumption of long-range missiles and nuclear weapons testing. "The inspection fire test was conducted for the goal of selectively checking the ground-to-ground mid-range long-range ballistic missile Hwasong-12 and validating the overall accuracy of this weapon system," according to the North Korean state news agency KCNA. The Hwasong-12 can carry a "large-size heavy nuclear warhead," according to North Korea. The Hwasong-12 can carry a "large-size heavy nuclear warhead," according to North Korea. The mis

After artists such as Neil Young deleted their tracks from Spotify in protest over suspected disinformation, the music streaming service has said that it will begin directing listeners of podcasts about COVID-19 to facts regarding the epidemic. Given the uproar sparked by Young's refusal to remove episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience, which has been criticized for propagating misinformation, Spotify Chief Executive Daniel Ek wrote a post on Sunday outlining more open platform policies. Following a request by medical professionals to prohibit Rogan from promoting "many myths concerning COVID-19 vaccinations," the musicians, including Joni Mitchell, demanded last week that Spotify remove their songs or drop podcaster Joe Rogan. "This advisory will direct listeners to our dedicated COVID-19 Hub," Ek said. "This resource provides easy access to data-driven facts, up-to-date information shared by scientists, physicians, academics, and public health authorities a

The death of an 85-year-old man, who died of hypothermia after collapsing and being left sprawled and forgotten on a bitterly cold street in central Paris for nine hours, has sparked grief, indignation, and incredulity throughout France and abroad. René Robert, a Swiss photographer who captured some of Spain's most famous flamenco stars, died last week after slipping on one of his nightly walks through his crowded Paris neighborhood. Robert collapsed in Rue de Turbigo, between the Place de la République and Les Halles, according to his buddy, journalist Michel Mompontet. In a series of tweets, Mompontet stated, "He had a dizzy episode and fell." "He lay rooted to the spot in the cold for nine hours, unable to get up, until a homeless person called for help." It's too late. He was suffering from hypothermia and couldn't hold on to life. During those nine hours, no one bothered to inquire as to why this man was sleeping on the sidewalk. "Not a single

New plans call for Rishi Sunak to abolish VAT on gas and electricity, which will raise energy costs by nearly half to £1,900 from April. The energy price cap is expected to climb in April, with industry analysts projecting that it will rise to £1,897 for ordinary customers, up 48% from its current level of £1,277. According to The Telegraph, after finalizing plans this week, energy regulator Ofgem will announce the energy price cap increase, which will take effect on April 1, at 7 a.m. on Monday. In England, Scotland, and Wales, the energy price cap restricts how much companies can charge for their basic electricity and gas contracts. It comes as Rishi Sunak came under increasing pressure on Friday to agree on steps to assist families, amid fears that rising energy costs could lead to a price hike. Boris Johnson may consider lowering VAT on energy prices, according to reports, despite appearing to rule it out just three weeks ago. Meanwhile, Cornwall Insight, an energy market research

Six vehicles, including a bus, were on the bridge when it fell in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There have been no deaths reported. Officials reported ten people were injured, three of them were brought to the hospital with minor injuries. On Friday morning, probably after 06:00 local time, the snow-covered Forbes Avenue Bridge gave way (11:00 GMT). The building collapsed just hours before President Joe Biden was scheduled to speak about infrastructure in the region. First responders deployed ropes longer than 100 feet and formed human chains to bring people to safety, according to Fire Chief Darryl Jones. There were also search dogs and drones on the site. Daryl Luciani, a bus driver, and his two passengers were among those rescued from the gully created by the collapsed bridge. Mr Luciani stated that he was "banged up," but that he was not hurt. "The bus was bouncing and rocking for what seemed like an eternity, but it was probably less than a minute before it finally came

A couple has been sentenced to prison for the killing of their eight-week-old baby, who died with more than 60 fractured bones in her body in south London. During "continuous physical violence," Amina-Faye Johnson sustained 41 rib fractures and 24 other limb fractures, according to authorities. The injuries, according to Naomi Johnson and Benjamin O'Shea, were caused by paramedics. However, after a trial, the couple were convicted guilty of causing or permitting her physical damage. O'Shea, 26, of Southwark, received an eight-and-a-half-year sentence, while Johnson, 24, of Battersea, received a seven-year sentence. After being found guilty of cruelty to a person under the age of 16 in respect to a separate kid, both of them were sentenced to additional two months each, to be served consecutively. Amina-Faye Johnson sustained 41 rib fractures and 24 other limb fractures, according to the image caption. Judge Nigel Peters QC called the case as "harrowing" when

The family might have strolled for 11 hours in freezing cold. Canadian specialists accept the passings of four Indian nationals found advances from the Canada-US line are associated with a human pirating plan. Jagdish Patel, 39, Vaishailben Patel, 37, and their kids Vihangi, 11, and Dharkmik, 3, kicked the bucket from openness because of the freezing cold close to Manitoba, Canada. Temperatures dropped to - 35C (- 31F) on the night the Patel family endeavored to cross into the US by walking. The family was found in a field north of the boundary on 19 January. Their characters were declared by Canada's High Commission of India and later affirmed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Talking at a news meeting on Thursday, RCMP director Rob Hill said the Patel family originally showed up in Canada on 12 January, on a trip to Toronto. From that point, they advanced west to Manitoba, prior to going to Emerson - a bordertown - close by 18 January. Their bodies were tracked down th

Boris Johnson has been informed that it is "time for the truth to be revealed," as he faces further pressure to release the full contents of a long-awaited inquiry into "partygate" rather than "hide critical details." Sue Gray's conclusions on a number of alleged Covid rule-breaking parties in Downing Street and other sectors of government are still being debated by Cabinet Office officials. Despite the fact that the report on which the prime minister's tenure could hang was nearing completion earlier this week, its release was postponed as Scotland Yard launched its own inquiry. On Thursday night, sources claimed the conclusions of the senior civil servant had still not been handed to No 10, with government lawyers analyzing the document due to worries that disclosing some details could jeopardize the new inquiry. Gray is believed to want to provide it in a form that will allow it to be released in its entirety by Downing Street without any furthe

Distancing rules and the wearing of face masks in some situations are being loosened. It comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Tuesday that a "improved situation" has allowed further Covid restrictions to be eased. Adults participating in organized events with children under the age of five will no longer be obliged to wear face masks. Face-covering exemptions that previously required a two-metre physical separation will be reduced to one metre as of Friday. Exemptions apply in specific indoor situations, such as for receptionists and religious service leaders. In December, the two-metre separation restriction was implemented in response to the emergence of the highly contagious Omicron strain. The number of confirmed Covid cases in Scotland has dropped from around 13,500 per day on January 12 to around 7,500 on Thursday. The number of persons in hospital with Covid has also been decreasing, down from 1,571 on January 19 to 1,319 today. Ms. Sturgeon said on

Spotify has started eliminating Neil Young's music after the rocker demanded that the streaming service choose between him and podcaster Joe Rogan. Young, who has been accused of spreading false information about Covid, told Spotify last week: "They may choose between Rogan and Young. Not both at the same time." Rogan has been chastised for interviewing a pediatric infectious disease specialist who opposes the Covid-19 vaccine. Spotify expressed its "regret" for the decision and expressed the hope that he will return to the platform soon. On Monday, the Canadian-American artist behind classic rock tunes like Harvest Moon and Heart of Gold publicly accused Spotify of "promoting bogus information regarding vaccines - perhaps causing death to people who believe the deception they are disseminating." He dubbed the music streaming behemoth "the home of life-threatening Covid disinformation" in another statement posted to his website on Wednesday,