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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.
Nobel Peace Prize winner triumphs at Ethiopian polls but fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Threatens Iran Again as Hezbollah Attacks Put Ceasefire Deal at Risk
President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran again on Sunday unless Tehran reins in Hezbollah and other proxy forces…
Tight security as Indian students resit medical exam after alleged paper leak
Millions of candidates face biometric checks and frisking as air force deployed to secure exam papers.
Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied…
G7 Calls for Global Push to Stop North Korea’s Crypto Theft Network
G7 leaders elevated North Korea’s crypto thefts as a global security concern, linking digital asset crime to…
White House delays US voting-machine vulnerability report
France bans alcohol consumption at music festival events under red heatwave alert
The annual Fête de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets but the most serious heatwave warnings have been…
Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election
A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.
Turns Out, There Is a Cabal of Elite Crazies Trying to Control the World
# Summary Wired reported on Dialog, a secretive elite network led by Peter Thiel that convenes retreats with 222…
Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.
‘Stop Lawmakers From Predicting’: GOP Bill Targets Congress Betting on Kalshi and Polymarket
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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli…
BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli…
Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped
Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".
BBC reports from Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, the BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of southern Lebanon…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon
Iran said Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon are a breach of Tehran's agreement with the US to end the war.
Iran Moves to Close the Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Erupt Over Broken Ceasefire Deal
The measure, announced by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, was taken in response to violations by the U.S.
Bolivian president declares state of emergency
The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.
Sogen Kato
In July 2010, the mummified corpse of Sogen Kato was discovered in his Tokyo home, revealing he had likely died in…
Trump hits out at Italy's Meloni after pushback on G7 photo claim
Trump said the Italian leader asked "over and over" for a picture at G7, after she said the US president "made-up" a…
The European Social Stack
European tech leaders and organizations have signed a declaration to build an independent "European Social Stack"—a…
The rise of South Korea’s weapons business
Republican Bill Bans Lawmakers’ Political Bets but Spares White House
Republican Representative Bryan Steil of Wisconsin has introduced legislation that would bar members of Congress and…
The UK will scan asylum-seekers’ faces for age checks—despite knowing the tech is flawed
Tests of age-verification technology show the risks of life-altering errors.
Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve…
Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire
The IDF said it struck "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in…
White House in talks over Iran travel restrictions
The White House is considering changing the strict travel restrictions Iran are facing at the 2026 World Cup.
Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire
Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort…
Cuba Passes 176 Historic Reforms to Open Its Economy to Private Banks and Real Estate
The Cuban National Assembly passed a set of reforms that would open the Cuban system to private investment and private…