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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.
This Indian state is trying to ensure no one grows old alone
Kerala is searching for new ways to care for its ageing population as migration leaves more elderly people living alone.
Robert Kiyosaki Calls Gold Price Drop ‘Great News,’ Plans to Buy More
Gold’s recent pullback has strengthened Robert Kiyosaki’s wait-for-confirmation approach, with the investor monitoring…
Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs
But the budget faces an uphill battle, coming a day after lawmakers rebuked Trump's military action.
Europe is pushing back on Washington’s chip war
As ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told TechCrunch in May, what China can currently buy are older-generation deep…
Moment earthquake hits Venezuela and leaves buildings collapsed
Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.
The woman who fought for Pakistan's disappeared men now faces life in jail
The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.
Philippines bans video game played by alleged high school shooter
The rare school shooting that left three students killed and 20 others injured has shocked the country.
Kalshi Sues Illinois Over New State Tax on Sports-Related Prediction Markets
Illinois is set to institute a new tax on prediction markets next week that would take 15% of gross receipts from…
US ends hantavirus outbreak response with no answers on draconian quarantines
We still don't know why RFK Jr. overruled CDC expert to order strict quarantines.
FTX exec’s wife scheduled for November trial on campaign finance charges
A Manhattan judge ordered that Michelle Bond’s criminal trial start in November after he denied a motion to dismiss the…
Disney agreed to $50M settlement over claims it made live-TV streaming expensive
Lawsuit alleged Disney inflated market prices by making carriers include ESPN.
FCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phones
Privacy advocates and domestic violence groups say ID mandate is a big mistake.
Kalshi sues Illinois officials over prediction markets restrictions
The prediction markets company claimed that it would be “irreparably harmed” when an Illinois law signed as part of a…
5 Market Signals Reveal How AI Stocks, Oil and Bitcoin Shook Wall Street
Markets split sharply on Wednesday as lower oil prices eased inflation fears, but pressure on technology stocks, crypto…
Elon Musk denies Tesla’s Autopilot caused crash that killed grandmother
Tesla, accused of failing to fix design flaws, blames driver pressing accelerator.
Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat
Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point.
Quebec town recognizes trees as living beings with rights
Venezuela reveals $240B in debt it cannot pay (~$100B more than expected)
Venezuela's interim government has revealed a $240 billion national debt—significantly higher than the previously…
Military branches restore flu shot requirement after virus swept through base
Branches received exceptions to Hegseth's policy that made the shot optional.
King meets women's cricket team that is not allowed to exist
King Charles shows his support for the Afghan women's cricket team, who are no longer allowed to play official games.
Air conditioning creates political divide as France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
Texas man sentenced to 30 years for transporting pamphlets
Daniel "Des" Sanchez Estrada, a Texas artist, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for transporting political…
Banking reform : The EU Wants To Free Up Billions To Finance Its Economy
The European Union (EU) is preparing a banking reform aimed at freeing up more capital to finance its economy.
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a…
European Commission's Metsola Overrides MEPs to Force Through Chat Control
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has asked EU member states to approve a controversial child sexual abuse…
Ukraine strikes knock out power in key city in Russian-occupied Crimea
Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.
Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
France braces for another day of sweltering heat as Europe heatwave spreads
The heatwave is expected to spread to other parts of western Europe on Wednesday, before extending eastwards over the…
French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan
Yasmina alleges she was held along with her five children, and they were all cut off from the outside world.