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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.
Bulldozers Plow Through Big Bend National Park, Sparking Fury in Texas
Bulldozers have begun clearing vegetation in Big Bend National Park in Texas as part of the Trump administration's border wall expansion project, which includes vehicle barriers, surveillance systems,…
US strikes $1.2B deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
German energy company RWE will abandon its offshore wind projects in the US after receiving a $1.2 billion payout from…
US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
Senate Punts Clarity Act Vote to September as Democrats Hold Out
Senate Majority Leader Thune says the bill will be queued up when lawmakers return, leaving weeks to find 60 votes…
German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?
The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but…
A new youth agitation grips an Indian state after 'cockroach' protests
Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in…
Malta Would Pay More Than Italy Under EU’s $2.19B Gambling Levy
Malta has joined Italy, Portugal, and Spain to block a possible EU-wide online gambling levy, four diplomats told…
Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a…
US Senate pushes CLARITY Act vote to September: Report
Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly confirmed that the chamber was “punting” the vote until September.
Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.
‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires
Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of…
Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer
Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.
Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for…
Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.
Some of Doge's $110bn saving reports are wrong or lack evidence, US watchdog finds
A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.
India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot them
India's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.
Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man's organs faces shutdown
The organization, Network for Hope, "strongly disagrees" with Trump admin's decision.
Explosive drone found hovering near Ukrainian cargo aircraft at German airport
Russian attack? Explosive drone targeted parked aircraft at Leipzig airport.
Civilians under siege by Mexican cartel fight back with AK-47s, grenades
Italy Bin Crew Recovers $1.15M Lottery Ticket Thrown Out Over One Word
A player in Bitonto, near Bari, matched all five MillionDay numbers on July 31 for a $1.15 million (€1 million) prize,…
Did Senate Democrats Block CLARITY Act Vote On Recess?
Senate Democrats are lining up to block a key procedural vote on the CLARITY Act this week.
Japanese Govt Asks US Govt to Stop Using Mario, Pokemono, Naruto Meme Postings
The Japanese government conveyed concerns to the U.S.
Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film
Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.
Federal Communications Commission scraps limit on broadcast TV ownership
The Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 to eliminate a 22-year-old cap that prevented any single company from…
Sailors on USS Lincoln outside Iran are exhausted and suffering from poor morale
The USS Abraham Lincoln, deployed to the Middle East since January with over 5,000 crew members, is facing severe morale…
How Ukraine is taking the was 'deeper' into Russia
Ukrainian strikes have targeted key economic and military supply chains in recent weeks.
Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from…
Trump FCC kills TV ownership cap, claiming authority over limit set by Congress
Change will let "Trump-aligned billionaires" buy more stations, advocacy group says.
Nashville uses eminent domain to block data center near zoo
Nashville's Metro Council voted 27-5 to authorize the city to use eminent domain to acquire property adjacent to the…