Germany’s Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, as he requested, setting up snap election

The German parliament accepted Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s invitation to withdraw its confidence in him and his government on Monday, clearing the way for the Feb. 23 early election necessitated by the collapse of his government. Scholz’s three-party coalition fell apart last month after the pro-market Free Democrats quit in a row over debt, leaving his … Read more

Mayotte: drone footage shows cyclone damage as French official tells rescuers not to panic – video | Africa

France’s interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, has told emergency workers during a meeting not to panic following the worst cyclone to hit Mayotte for 90 years, which has devastated the Indian Ocean territory’s health services. Rescuers are racing to reach survivors after Cyclone Chido laid waste many shantytowns, with hundreds believed dead. The cyclone also damaged … Read more

Everything you need to know about Mayotte, the cyclone-hit French territory | France

Here is a brief look at the small archipelago – and why it is so ill-equipped to deal with what local authorities have described as “an immense catastrophe”. Geography and population Mayotte is a French overseas region and département located off the south-east coast of Africa, to the east of the Indian Ocean islands of … Read more

Anxiety heightens as officials seek to reassure public there’s no threat

As pressure mounts on federal officials to address ongoing concerns about possible drone sightings, East Coast residents, especially in New Jersey, remain on edge, with similar reports now emerging in Ohio, including a temporary airspace closure over a vital military base. Federal officials have so far downplayed many of the reported sightings, saying they are … Read more

Some residents want to shoot down reported drones. Here’s why that would create more problems

CNN  —  Mysterious possible drone sightings across the East Coast have prompted calls from civilians and some politicians to shoot down the unidentified aircraft. But shooting at drones is dangerous and illegal – and may bring unintended consequences, according to federal officials and experts. The possible drone sightings, which started in November in New Jersey, … Read more

Joe Rogan worried about drone sightings after chilling new theory floats, ‘Genuinely concerned’

Joe Rogan has said that the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and parts of the Empire State have left him “genuinely concerned.” The podcast king made the remarks on Sunday, December 15, after watching a video floating an unverified claim that the unmanned devices were sniffing out harmful substances. Joe Rogan worried about drone … Read more

At least 11 dead from cyclone in French territory of Mayotte

At least 11 dead from cyclone in French territory of Mayotte – CBS Chicago Watch CBS News Search and rescue operations are underway after a devastating cyclone hit the island of Mayotte, a French territory located in the Indian Ocean. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more

Cyclone Chido batters France’s Mayotte; casualties could number in thousands

Rescue workers attempt to clear a blocked road, in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido (Reuters photo) A powerful cyclone struck the French Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, potentially causing a massive loss of life. A senior local French official stated on Sunday that the death toll could be in the hundreds or even thousands. This … Read more

No credible reports of drone activity similar to NJ in NH

Multiple reports of alleged drone sightings in New Hampshire are starting to emerge, but safety officials said there are “no credible reports” of activity in the state, such as the activity in New Jersey. To help ease residents’ concerns, a local flight expert is providing possible explanations for the lights in the sky. Mark Donovan … Read more

Schumer calls on U.S. agencies to use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones

BOSTON (AP) — After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey, elected officials are urging action to identify and stop the mysterious flights. “There’s a lot of us who are pretty frustrated right now,” Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said on … Read more