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A nationwide US flight ground stop, described as the longest since 9/11, was caused by a routine copper wire equipment upgrade according to the transportation secretary. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, escalating the conflict's impact on Russian infrastructure. The White House has reportedly announced that Trump, Putin, and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, signaling potential diplomatic developments amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake
Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.
Here’s What July’s Fed Rate Decision Is All About
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged as policymakers focus less on cooling CPI data and more…
'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance
International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further…
'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.
Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on
The two leaders sound encouraged after holding back-to-back bilaterals at the White House.
Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
Markets Don’t Buy the US Ceasefire Against Iran Will Last
The odds that a ceasefire lasts at least 14 consecutive days dropped by 10% today on Polymarket, and traders on Myriad…
New airliner sets record flying 24 hrs nonstop from Australia to France
Record flight shows viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes in 2027.
Judge blocks first state law that would have banned prediction markets
Judge may allow Minnesota to ban some types of bets, but not all of them.
Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'
Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.
Report: Trump mad RFK Jr. hasn’t cut more vaccines or proven autism link
Trump is fixated on the false, long-debunked claim that vaccines cause autism.
Delayed Gratification – Proud to Be 'Last to Breaking News'
Delayed Gratification is a quarterly "Slow News" magazine that deliberately publishes in-depth journalism about events…
Japan earthquake: What we know so far
Japan is reeling from a major 7.1 earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.
Watch: The moment quake hit Japan
Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.
Myanmar Authorizes Death Penalty for Severe Cyber Scam Operations
Myanmar’s military-backed parliament has passed the Anti-Online Scam Bill, which brings in some of the toughest…
An island has been waging a war on rats. They think they’ve finally won
Rats are a scourge on island wildlife all over the world.
Europe's Ultra-Rich Could Fund a Substantial Part of the EU's Budget
The EU could substantially fund its growing 2028-2034 budget through new taxes on ultra-wealthy individuals, crypto…
Italy Blocks Reproductive Health Websites Women on Web and Women Help Women
Italy's major Internet Service Providers, including Fastweb, Vodafone Italia, and Sky Italia, began blocking access to…
Why a $154B CEO just endorsed stripping most Americans of voting rights
Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke endorsed a tax-tiered voting system that would strip voting rights from Americans who pay no…
French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interview
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
Over 150k Flights: Airlines Just Flew the Busiest Day in Recorded History
Markets eye Bank of Japan meeting on Friday as yen repeats 40-year US dollar lows
Analysis warned of a repeat of the 2024 yen carry-trade unwind that pressured crypto markets ahead of the next Bank of…
Prediction Markets Say Hold, Citadel Securities Says Fed Will Hike as Trump Pressures Central Bank
Federal funds futures traders are pricing a majority chance that the U.S.
I'm 38 and I Can't Support Myself Anymore
A 38-year-old disabled writer explores how modern Western culture, rooted in the Protestant work ethic and capitalist…
'A narcissist': Victim's family hits out at Kohberger for challenging murder conviction
The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.
Mondragon Corporation – a federation of co-operatives
Mondragon Corporation is a federation of worker cooperatives based in Spain's Basque region, founded in 1956 by Father…
'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires
Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.
'A lover of life' - Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims
Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.
Myanmar Approves Death Penalty for Forced Scam Labor, Life for Crypto Fraud
Scam operations across the region drove up to $114 billion in losses in 2025, according to United Nations estimates.