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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.
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.
Mum of newborn rescued from Venezuela rubble says baby motivated her to stay alive
The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.
Top South African police officer survives assassination attempt
Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.
US Distances Its Naval Assets From Asia as New Guidelines for Tracking Emerge
A new Chinese military study led by Gao Tianyun at the National University of Defense Technology in Nanjing describes…
US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides
Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions
Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border
Pakistan says its strikes were a response to "recent terrorist attacks against innocent people".
Anger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recovery
Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and help victims,…
AI boom risks global financial crash, warn central bankers
Loved and loathed: The making of India's viral liver doctor
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India's traditional medicine…
30-year sentence for transporting zines is a five-alarm fire for free speech
Daniel "Des" Sanchez Estrada was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for transporting a box of anarchist zines under…
Watch: Inside the Venezuela country club now a makeshift hospital
Survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital formed on the site of a…
Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.
Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
California legislature agrees to upload driver's licenses to national database
California's legislature has agreed to upload all driver's license and ID information to the national SPEXS database…
Michigan bill would bar employers from requiring after-hours coms with workers
Michigan Senate Bill 948, the Workplace Employee Boundaries Act, would prohibit employers from requiring workers to…
EU to legislate about Chat Control behind closed doors
Civil rights activists warn of a "double-attack" on digital privacy as the EU prepares to legislate on mass surveillance…
Australian man charged with murder after girl found dead in suitcase in Thailand
The 17-year-old's body was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.
Greece Is Richer. So Why Do So Many Greeks Still Feel Poor?
Greece's economy has recovered significantly, with average household wealth rising 23% to €117,936 and the country…
Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the…
Eleven killed in civilian aircraft crash in north-eastern France, authorities say
The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.
Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief
The army chief says he does not believe in a free press and has ordered the shutdown of NTV and Daily Monitor.
27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup
Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.
US launches strikes on Iran after second shipping attack
Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain.
America's Large Homebuilders Shift the Cost of Shoddy Construction to Buyers
Major U.S. homebuilders D.R.
What news reports from 1600s tell us about life in Mughal India
Thousands of forgotten news reports are reshaping our understanding of Aurangzeb and the Mughal world.
Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline
Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.