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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.
What do we know about the shooting in Stade, Germany?
The BBC's Jessica Parker reports from the scene of the shooting that killed six people in northern Germany.
What to know about the looming deadline on North American free trade
The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July.
Why $20 durians are now being sold at half price - or given away for free
As Malaysian durians are being sold at throwaway prices, farmers worry about their livelihoods.
'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivors
With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.
One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were…
US renewable boom passes key milestone in April
Small-scale solar helped renewables nearly triple coal generation on the US grid.
Supreme Court ruling guts government’s use of geofence warrants
SCOTUS falls short of deeming geofence warrants unconstitutional, though.
Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In devastated areas people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.
Bolivia Abandons Fixed Exchange Rate Scheme After 15 Years, Adopting a Floating Dollar System
Bolivia’s Economy Ministry recognized that the current regime had failed, as the country’s oil exports had been reduced…
Supreme Court Says Trump Can Fire SEC, CFTC Commissioners at Will—At a Crucial Moment for Crypto
The court overturned a 91-year precedent, allowing President Trump to fire key federal regulators whenever he wishes for…
South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant…
Google warns EU's plans to weaken its monopoly could expose user data
The EU wants Google to share search data with competitors and open up AI on Android, but Google alleges major privacy…
Desperate search for earthquake survivors continues outside Caracas
The BBC's Will Grant reports on the efforts to dig out survivors in the port city of Catia la Mer.
Kalshi sues Illinois over new tax on prediction market sports bets
Illinois now a key battleground in fight over prediction market sports bets.
Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were…
Trump administration threatens 92 GW of new electricity supply with red tape
The Trump administration's moves threaten $121 billion in new solar and wind power, two energy sources that are the…
European ISPs Want Rightsholders Held Accountable for Overblocking Damage
European Internet Service Providers (EuroISPA) are urging the European Commission to hold copyright holders accountable…
Kevin Warsh’s New Fed With Streamlining Operations and New Guidance
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, who took over earlier this year, has started making structural changes inside the…
Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse case
The decision means the US president will now have to pay her the $5m (£3.6m) in damages she'd been awarded.
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DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
The war against 'woke' could end US science as we know it
# Summary The Office of Management and Budget has proposed a 412-page rule change that would grant political appointees…
Five dead following shooting in Stade, northern Germany
Two people have been arrested, police said.
Biden blasts Trump 'vanity projects', calling him a 'loser' at fundraising event
The former US president took aim at his successor's projects in Washington DC, including a planned new White House…
BBC at Venezuela baseball stadium sheltering earthquake survivors
The survivors are hopeful the authorities will find them some form of temporary accommodation while the country rebuilds…
The CEO of Mullvad is the main financer of the Swedish Örebro party
US and Iran Agree to Halt Strikes Again, Talks Set to Take Place in Qatar This Week
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Galaxy cuts CLARITY Act odds to 50% as Senate floor time narrows
Galaxy cut its 2026 CLARITY Act odds to 50%, warning that Senate floor time is running out before the August recess.
Indian journalists condemn 'denial' of voting and passport rights of prominent editor
Rajagopal has alleged that he has been unable to renew his passport after his name was deleted from the electoral rolls.