Poland says it shot down Russian drones after airspace violation
Thomas Mackintosh and Jaroslav Lukiv Poland closest to open conflict since World War Two, warns PM At least three Russian drones were shot down by Polish and other Nato aircraft…
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life – The Mercury News
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP/MARCIA DUNN) — NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, scientists reported Wednesday.…
France hit by protests as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu takes office
Reuters Protests took place nationwide following a call by grassroots movement Bloquons Tout (“Let’s Block Everything”) France is seeing a day of protests led by a grassroots movement named Bloquons…
One shot, two stabbed in violent Oakland confrontation – The Mercury News
OAKLAND — One man was shot and two other men were stabbed in a violent confrontation Tuesday night in North Oakland, authorities said. The man shot and one of the…
Chinese nationals jailed in South Africa over kidnapping and forced labour of Malawians
Seven Chinese nationals who smuggled Malawians to South Africa and subjected them to forced labour have been handed 20-year prison terms each. The four men and three women were found…
Pro-housing nonprofits file amicus brief in support of developers in Los Gatos – The Mercury News
Los Gatos filed a lawsuit in March asking for a judge to clarify if developers get one chance or unlimited chances to fix issues with their applications for housing developments.…
Jihadist groups executing civilians and burning homes, HRW warns
Nearly 130 people have been “summarily executed” by Islamist insurgents in Niger in separate attacks since March, a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) says. The rights group says gunmen…
Woman, dog found shot to death in Sonoma County home – The Mercury News
Santa Rosa police are investigating a homicide after a woman and a dog were found shot to death inside a home early Tuesday, authorities said. Officers responded to a house…
Hong Kong lawmakers say no to more rights for same-sex couples
Tessa WongAsia Digital Reporter AFP via Getty Images Lawmaker Maggie Chan spoke in the LegCo chamber with a sign that said she “resolutely opposed” the bill Lawmakers in Hong Kong…
Swanky Tupper & Reed music store opens in 1925
A century ago this month, the new Tupper & Reed “music house” opened Sept. 1, 1925, at 2271 Shattuck Ave. Mme. Raegan Talbot, a singer soloist, and the Horace Heiet…