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A nationwide US flight suspension caused by a copper wire upgrade has prompted scrutiny of aviation infrastructure, while diplomatic tensions continue to rise with Ukraine's president stating the US has proposed ceding Donbas territory in exchange for NATO membership. Elsewhere, a major art dispute emerged over a Van Gogh painting sold at Sotheby's for $180 million that is now being challenged as potentially sold under duress, and Hungarian authorities uncovered $20 million during an investigation into an Orbán-era minister.
The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland
BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.
'Honoured and humbled' BBC presenter Watson appointed MBE
BBC Sport NI presenter Stephen Watson says he is "truly honoured and humbled" after being appointed an MBE in the King's…
Controversial FISA spying law expires tonight. The spying will continue.
Section 702 of FISA to expire tonight, but certification lasts until March 2027.
EV demand up 50% in France and Germany since Iran war
A Peter Thiel-Backed Tribunal Is Putting Journalists on Trial
Peter Thiel-backed startup Objection uses AI tribunals to adjudicate disputes over published journalism, allowing…
Have politics finally come for the National Academies of Science?
A pending report on climate attribution may be setting the stage for conflict.
Ukraine's one-time test used fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers
Full autonomy is rare, but Ukraine is installing AI modules on drones and robots.
Iran-Linked Group That Hacked Kash Patel's Email Threatens World Cup With Hijacked FBI Drones
The Iran-linked hacking group said it accessed footage from FBI-controlled drones and warned World Cup teams that they…
Law Enforcement's "Warrior" Problem
# Summary Law enforcement has adopted an expansive "warrior mindset" that trains officers to view their work as combat…
Killer robots are here – we must finally decide whether to accept them
We can no longer ignore the growing threat of fully autonomous weapons.
Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protests
Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.
Trump accuses Iran of leaking agreement details that 'bear no relation to the truth'
The US president's reaction came as Iranian media reported purported details from the alleged agreement that included…
RFK Jr. melts down over NYT report, admits he blacklists reporters
NYT reported Kennedy is disengaged. Kennedy's response seems to show NYT is right.
French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings
The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.
Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM
José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.
From Rockets to Riches: SpaceX Could Push Musk Past $1 Trillion
Elon Musk may be closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire than many realize, and SpaceX could be the vehicle…
The ECB accelerates on the digital euro with a banking test in Italy
The Digital Euro takes a more concrete step in Italy.
Global Stocks Rise, Oil Prices Drop as U.S.-Iran Deal Hopes Ease Inflation Fears
Global stocks rose sharply on Friday as reports of a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal eased fears over inflation and…
Air India crash investigation update reveals few details
A statement said "significant progress" had been made into investigating the crash which left 260 people dead a year ago.
Trump Set To Sign an MoU Between the US and Iran This Weekend
According to reports, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran is in place and ready for US President…
US surveillance law to expire for first time after lawmakers reject Trump’s controversial pick to lead spy agencies
The spy law known as Section 702, which authorizes the NSA and FBI's warrantless surveillance, will all but certainly…
Ebola cases in DRC rise to 676 as Kenya protests erupt over US plans
Outbreak responses are still playing catch-up as US works to isolate itself.
Indonesian students protest against state spending, fuel price hike
The protesters warn wasteful government spending risks driving the country into bankruptcy.
Predictive Markets: Gary Gensler Supports States Against the CFTC
The former SEC chief, Gary Gensler, takes a stand! According to him, predictive markets must not escape state laws.
'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him
Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.
S&P 500 Rally Meets Pressure From Treasuries and Mega AI IPO Wave
The S&P 500 is facing a fresh valuation test as bond yields look increasingly competitive against equities.
Digital Sovereignty Becomes an Imperative as the US Reads Dutch Emails
# Summary A reported case where the U.S.
Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't…
'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.
The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.