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The US aviation system experienced the longest ground stop since 9/11 before the FAA lifted the National Ground Stop, causing widespread travel disruptions across the country. In geopolitics, Trump, Putin and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week according to the White House, while separately Zelensky claims the US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership. Other major developments include Ukraine knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks and an Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza that killed a surgeon and others.
'Total incinerated destruction': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate over the weekend after a wildfire quickly tore through Canada's picturesque Okanagan region.
Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as…
Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland…
Strong earthquake causes significant damage and injuries in Colombia
The magnitude-7.4 quake had its epicentre near the Pacific Coast but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.
Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says
The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.
Alleged rebel leader killed in Colombia as president targets armed groups
The military operation against Hernando Forero Mosquera was carried out just days after Colombia's new president was…
India police fire tear gas at protesters seeking exam reforms
Thousands of students and job seekers have gathered in Jharkhand state, weeks after the "cockroach" protests took place…
Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube
Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official.
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say
It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.
China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.
New Delhi Hosts A Decisive BRICS Summit
The BRICS face a decisive summit in an unprecedented climate of tension.
Esper Warns Senate to Pass CLARITY Act for National Security
Mark Esper, former U.S.
Long-Run Effects of H-1B Immigration on the U.S. Economy (July 2026)
A study of H-1B visa expansion from 1999-2003 finds that increased immigration of skilled workers raised incomes for…
Germany Mulls Bitcoin Critic Nagel’s Bid for ECB Presidency
Conversations in Berlin are taking place to decide whether Germany will support Joachim Nagel, the current president of…
Ex-US defense secretary calls CLARITY Act a ‘national security bill’
Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says the CLARITY Act is not merely a financial services bill, its a national…
Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
To Recruit Teachers, School Districts Are Building Homes
How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal…
The main way I've seen people turn ideologically crazy (2025)
People can become ideologically extreme when they encounter poorly informed criticism of their beliefs and mistakenly…
Poland now 6th-largest EU economy, ahead of Switzerland and Belgium
Poland has become the sixth-largest economy in the European Union in 2025, with a GDP of €922.9 billion representing…
Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
Two wheels, a few tradeoffs, and gas prices
Most cars in France carry only one person despite seating five, making motorcycles a more efficient alternative that…
China’s Central Bank Posts Its Biggest Gold Purchase In Years
While the crypto market struggles to find a clear direction, China is quietly accelerating its strategy on a completely…
Fed Hike Bets Crack as September Hold Odds Storm Into Lead
Prediction markets and the CME Fedwatch tool are lining up behind the U.S.
Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought
Hot weather and ageing infrastructure have led to the rationing, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
Banksy works cost public almost £150k
Three Banksy murals have cost UK taxpayers nearly £150,000 in cleaning and security expenses, with a mural on the Royal…
Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.
Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case
Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of…
Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
Twelve people were rescued from the water after a large search and rescue operation, police say.
Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel's PM says its military will not pull-out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.