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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.
Greek F-16 fighter jet crash-lands at busy Zakynthos airport
The runway is closed after the jet reportedly landed without deploying its landing gear before bursting into flames.
Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied…
Factory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'
Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.
Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this…
Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation
The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".
INTERPOL-Led Global Fraud Crackdown Nets 5,800 Arrests
An INTERPOL-led anti-fraud operation spanning 97 countries and territories led to the arrest of 5,811 people and the…
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Questioned for Fourth Time in Ongoing French Criminal Probe
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been questioned for a fourth time by French investigating judges as authorities…
June 2026 Saw $8.9 Billion in Withdrawals from Gold ETFs
In June 2026, $8.9 billion was taken out of gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) due to pressure from the Fed and a strong…
Maddy Cusack inquest adjourned over evidence request
Maddy Cusack died after being found unconscious at her family home in September 2023.
Tensions erupt in Indian state after 11-year-old raped and murdered
The girl's body was fished out from a pond on Sunday - a day after her family reported her missing.
EU Parliament greenlights Chat Control 1.0
The European Parliament approved mass surveillance of private communications ("Chat Control 1.0") despite a majority of…
International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe
The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.
Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes
Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the…
Truecaller clashes with India’s telecom regulator over anti-spam rules
The caller ID company says users are increasingly ignoring and blocking calls from India's dedicated business number…
It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked
When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.
Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.
Arizona toddler found alive in morgue after being declared dead from drowning
After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.
Judge rejects Kalshi attempt to override New York state gambling laws
Kalshi tried to ignore gambling laws on its prediction market, NY governor says.
Watch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato
Nato's secretary general insists there is "unity" among Nato members, but the BBC's security correspondent asks if that…
US seeks cheaper hunter-killer drones after Iran destroys $1B worth of Reapers
US military drone losses in Iran war spur Pentagon call for cheap replacements.
Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says
Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia's ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times.
Teenager arrested after two girls, 13, seriously injured in German school attack
Police said a major operation was under way in the area of Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Bavaria.
Bankers Filed Suspicious Activity Report Over Farage's £5M Gift From Tether Billionaire
The report, filed in May 2024, invited the National Crime Agency to determine whether there were grounds for further…
Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.
Rick Rule Warns the Fed May Have to Print Again to Bail out Markets
Rick Rule says the biggest threat to markets right now sits inside high-yield bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that…
Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency
The National Rally leader also said she will attempt to appeal an embezzlement conviction.
New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting
The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking…
New footage shown at Kirk hearing shows man on rooftop near shooting scene
The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk,…
Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have…