Author: Truth Times News Desk

A person has died following a shooting involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Biddeford, Maine, on the morning of Monday 13 July, prompting a federal investigation. Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, whose district covers Biddeford, confirmed the incident in a public statement, while the FBI has since taken charge of the inquiry alongside Maine State Police. According to Maine State Police, the fatal shooting occurred during an operation involving federal immigration authorities, with detectives now assisting the FBI as the investigation gets under way. The FBI’s involvement is described as standard procedure for shootings involving federal law…

At least 27 people have died after a devastating fire tore through a popular bar and restaurant in Bangkok, with authorities launching an investigation into the tragedy as survivors were rushed to hospital and forensic teams began examining the scene. Emergency services were called to Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao, a well-known entertainment venue in the Thai capital, shortly before midnight local time after reports of a major fire. Firefighters arrived to find the building engulfed in flames, while thick smoke rapidly filled the premises. Rescue crews later discovered that many people had become trapped inside, including in the venue’s…

Emergency services have declared a major incident over a large wildfire burning near Conwy Mountain in North Wales, as forecasters warn that swathes of the UK face “exceptional” wildfire danger this week amid a prolonged heatwave. Firefighters are battling to protect nearby communities from a significant blaze near Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain, North Wales, after a major incident was declared to coordinate the emergency response. The fire comes as much of the UK faces a heightened risk of wildfires in the days ahead, with Natural England warning that “exceptional” conditions could develop across large parts of the country. Sweltering…

Mauro Biglino, a former biblical translator, says his career translating scripture for a Catholic publishing house came to an abrupt end after he began arguing that the Hebrew word “Elohim” — used 2,570 times in the Bible — refers not to a single God, but to a group of technologically advanced, mortal beings. An Italian translator who spent roughly a decade working on the Old Testament for a publisher with links to the Vatican says his career there ended the moment he began sharing what he believed the original Hebrew text actually said. Mauro Biglino, who translated 17 books of…

The Albanese Government is rolling out a $56.1 million digital replacement for Australia’s incoming passenger card, promising smoother arrivals, stronger biosecurity checks and a border system ready for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics — on its third attempt to digitise the process after two earlier efforts collapsed. Millions of travellers arriving in Australia will soon be spared the familiar scramble to fill out a paper form, after the federal government confirmed plans to retire the incoming passenger card in favour of a digital system called the Australia Travel Declaration. The announcement, made on Sunday, follows a trial involving more than 450,000…

Shoppers could be paying more than their neighbours for identical items, according to a growing body of evidence suggesting retailers are quietly adjusting online prices based on personal data. The practice, known as “surveillance pricing”, has prompted a formal investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission and is now drawing scrutiny from lawmakers and consumer advocates alike. The idea that two shoppers might pay different prices for the same product, based purely on who they are rather than what they are buying, sits at the heart of a practice now known as surveillance pricing. Rather than adjusting prices in response…

The television presenter, who is expecting her fourth child with husband Spencer Matthews, showed off her growing bump in a pastel two-piece and joked about her changing figure as she prepared for the first day of a family holiday. Pregnant television star Vogue Williams has delighted fans with a beach-ready Instagram video, showing off her blossoming baby bump in a yellow bikini. The 40-year-old, who is expecting her fourth child with husband Spencer Matthews, shared the clip on Saturday as she got ready for the opening day of a holiday. In the video, the mother-of-three joked about her changing body,…

Yogurt, kimchi and sauerkraut are enjoying a moment in the spotlight as new US dietary advice and a growing wellness movement put gut health back on the menu — though nutritionists caution that not every product labelled “fermented” carries the same benefits. Fermented food, a method of preserving what we eat that stretches back thousands of years, has become the latest focus of the modern gut health movement. The trend has been fuelled in part by the popularity of “fibermaxxing”, rising rates of colorectal cancer among younger adults, and growing interest in personalised microbiome treatments. It has also received an…

Tributes have been paid to Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who has died aged 25 just days after featuring at the 2026 World Cup. South African football has been left in mourning after the death of Jayden Adams, the Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa midfielder, at the age of 25. His passing was confirmed on Saturday, coming only days after he took part in this summer’s World Cup with the national team. Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group games before being an unused substitute as the side lost 1-0 to Canada in the Round…

Daniel Moraff, the political operative credited with persuading Graham Platner to run for the US Senate, was reportedly removed from a previous congressional campaign after multiple women complained of sexual harassment, according to labour publication Payday Report. A political strategist who helped bring Graham Platner into the Maine Senate race was previously barred from a congressional campaign following sexual harassment complaints from at least three women, Payday Report has reported. Daniel Moraff, 31, a Yale Law-educated operative, had worked on efforts to elect Rep. Summer Lee to Congress in Pennsylvania before being prohibited from attending campaign events or contacting staff.…