USA: 18 missing and possibly dead after blast at Tennessee explosives plant, authorities say

Global News has the story.

Hours after a fatal blast at a Tennessee-based military explosives plant, authorities confirmed 19 people – now 18 – were missing and feared dead.

Speaking to reporters Friday, Humphrey County Sheriff Chris Davis said that the AES building in Hickman County was “gone” and described the incident as “one of the most devastating situations that I’ve been on in my career.”

Davis expects authorities to be on scene for “many days,” noting that the FBI have been investigating the cause of the explosion.

In a Saturday update, Hickman County Sheriff Jason Craft said new developments are being made “every few minutes” thanks to roughly 300 personnel taking part in the investigation.

Venezuelan Nobel winner Machado dedicates peace prize to Trump

CBC News: The National has the story.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, with the committee noting Machado's bravery in opposition to President Nicolas Maduro’s authoritarian regime. She dedicated the prize to those suffering in Venezuela as well as well as U.S. President Donald Trump for ‘decisive support’ to her cause.

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Crisis ahead? Why the price of gold is skyrocketing right now

DW News has the story.

Crises, wars, uncertainty — when investors are looking for a safe investment in times like these, they buy gold. Bullion has just reached an all-time high, and there seems to be no end in sight to the rally.

00:00 Gold price passes record high

02:27 Sandra Navidi, CEO, BeyondGlobal consulting firm

Taiwan marks national day amit tensions with China

DW News has the story.

Taiwan has been marking its national day with a lavish military parade in the capital Tapei. Tensions with China are running high, as Beijing regards Taiwan as part of its territory. The Taiwanese military has been making contingency plans to resist a possible future Chinese invasion.

Hamas declares Gaza war completely over

DW News has the story.

The Israeli government has approved the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage deal for Gaza. On Wednesday evening, negotiators in Egypt signed the agreement, which is based on a framework established by Donald Trump. The United States will send 200 troops to Israel to monitor the ceasefire alongside Egyptian and Qatari soldiers. The deal paves the way for a ceasefire within 24 hours. Palestinians in Gaza have been celebrating the deal.

Chapters:

0:00 Israeli government approves Gaza peace plan

2:53 Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister

3:34 Giorgio Cafiero, CEO of Gulf State Analytics

7:51 Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at the Arab Center

Germany: Will combustion engines survive?

DW News has the story.

Germany is pressing to soften the European Union’s 2035 ban on new combustion engine vehicles, arguing hybrids, range extenders, and synthetic fuels deserve room in the transition. Industry leaders and trade unions warn that the rush to battery-electric leaves traditional auto suppliers and jobs in peril. Critics counter that synthetic fuels are too energy intensive and costly for mass use, making them viable only for niche segments. DW spoke to Andreas Herrmann, Director of the Institute for Mobility at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Netanyahu and Egypt's el-Sissi say Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize

DW News has the story.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has told Donald Trump that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on securing a peace deal for Gaza. The US president has pubicly campaigned for the award, claiming to have settled several conflicts around the world. The winner will be announced on Friday in Norway.

Chapters:

0:00 Trump endorsed for Nobel Peace Prize

2:19 Kristin Bergtora Sandwik, Peace Research Institute Oslo