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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.
How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia
The five-year-old elephant seal attracted global attention during his recent time ashore in southern Tasmania.
Iran supreme leader calls for revenge after father's burial
Mojtaba Khamenei says vengeance is "inevitable" for the killing, which happened on the first day of the US-Israeli war…
Polish PM pledges memorial to victims of WW2 'genocide' by Ukrainian nationalists
Warsaw and Kyiv have for decades been at loggerheads over the killings of many thousands of civilians during World War…
US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers
Khanna, 49, was visiting the occupied West Bank when he was held for 90 minutes, he says.
KOSPI Rally Sparks Broad Market Optimism
KOSPI Rally triggered a buy-side sidecar after a 5.5% surge, reversing recent market weakness with broad investor…
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane,…
USAA closed 51% of home insurance claims without making a payment in 2025
More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation
"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.
Landmark US housing bill becomes law despite Trump protest
The president had wanted voter ID legislation passed before the housing law, which aims to reduce costs and increase…
US pays out $3m to victims of mysterious Havana Syndrome
US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago.
China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall
Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path…
Tourist speedboat capsizes in Vietnam, killing 15
Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam.
Overhaul of public lands grazing regulations seeks to cut public involvement
For the first time since 1995, the Bureau of Land Management is rewriting its grazing regulations.
Brazil Orders Tobacco-Style Warnings on All Betting Ads: ‘Betting Makes You Lose Money’
Brazil’s Finance Ministry is imposing the strictest advertising regime yet on the country’s licensed betting operators,…
Almost $1B Later, the US Still Can't Make a Medical Glove
Newly-released video shows Peter Falconio's killer questioned
Australian police have released bodycam footage showing one of the last attempts to get Bradley Murdoch to reveal the…
Australian killer's final police interview footage released
Bradley Murdoch, 67, died in jail without disclosing where Peter Falconio's remains might be.
Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?
The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its…
CLARITY Act: New Version Expected Week of July 13
The US Senate could unveil a merged version of the CLARITY Act as early as the week of July 13, with a vote scheduled…
Small plane crash in Bahamas kills 10 people
The country's prime minister called the crash, on the country's independence day, a tragedy.
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.
How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria
The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.
'Devastating' evidence against Charlie Kirk murder suspect laid out in court
Prosecutors build a vivid picture of the suspect's movements as they seek to try the 23-year-old.
Count Binface, Nigel Farage's space-warrior foe
At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation
Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October vote…
Forced to wait his turn, Marine Le Pen's deputy Bardella returns to the shadows
Thirty-year-old Jordan Bardella had been groomed for success as France's next hard-right leader.
Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city
In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating.
Increased drone surveillance of illegal July 4th fireworks led to $100K fine
More police and firefighters use drones to catch and deter illegal fireworks.
Twelve men and 12 women enter a Buddhist temple - will the monks help them find love?
Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help.