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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.
More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.
Deadly landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service
It sent rocks and earth crashing on to those praying at an overnight service, the authorities say.
Strategy’s STRC retakes $90 after 24% rebound from June closing low
The preferred shares have recovered nearly 24% from their June closing low as Strategy builds its cash reserve and…
The US is not a democracy but an oligarchy, study concludes (2014)
A 2014 study from Princeton and Northwestern Universities analyzing nearly 1,800 U.S.
Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires
There are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes.
Soldier kills four in gun rampage in Russian-occupied Crimea
The region's Moscow-installed governor says the gunman has been detained after firing at fellow soldiers and civilians.
Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport
A Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his…
Sen. Thune Says a CLARITY Act Vote Is Coming This Week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he still expects a floor vote on the CLARITY Act this week, even as the chamber…
Five dead in Moscow as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes
Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, while at least one was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.
George Santos Settles CFTC Case Over Trading His Own Kalshi Market
Former U.S. Rep.
France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village
Explosions heard in Le Porge as the wildfires raged are believed to have have been the old munitions.
Casino Lobby Fueled NY Lawsuit Against Kalshi, CEO Mansour Claims
Tarek Mansour, CEO of Kalshi, stressed that the legal actions the state of New York has taken against his platform are…
US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour.
Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests
A police pursuit in Queensland has ended in two arrests, with authorities taken on a high-speed car chase across Ipswich…
Analysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles
A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's…
I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa
Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.
Why keeping youth discontent in check remains Indian PM Modi's biggest challenge
India has the biggest youth population in the world but few are able to find good jobs despite rising education levels.
EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings
Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.
Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction
BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess…
Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.
Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
Russian anti-war politician says he has fled the country
Boris Nadezhdin, who was recently designated as a foreign agent, posted a video in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
Why India Plans a New Law for Digital Arrest Scams and AI Deepfakes
India is considering a new law that would define “digital arrest” scams and harmful AI deepfakes as separate crimes.
Trump wants the power to stop the public from suing polluters
Trump's DOJ says citizens should no longer be able to enforce environmental laws.
Moroccan king's letter confirms naming of major highway in honour of Trump
The highway enters Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims sovereignty over.
Hundreds flee fighting in northern Ethiopia as fears rise of return to civil war
There are concerns of a full-scale conflict once again as a peace deal has not been fully implemented.
The Potomac River Midair Collision
On January 29, 2025, a midair collision occurred near Washington National Airport at 278 feet above the Potomac River,…
ICE Collected Nearly 1M People's DNA Last Year–Including Young Children
Immigration and Customs Enforcement collected nearly 920,000 DNA profiles in 2025, making the Department of Homeland…
Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says
The army has not commented on claims that civilians died in the attack on a paramilitary-held village.