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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.
US Supreme Court denies Alabama's request to carry out nitrogen gas execution
Jeffery Lee, 49, was scheduled to be executed on Thursday. The state can still seek to have him put to death using another method.
Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says 'nothing' finalised
The US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached.
Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House
Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team…
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.
More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show
Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.
Air India crash families' year-long battle to identify remains of victims
Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their…
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it.
CFTC Says Sports Contracts Involve Gaming but Proposes to Allow Almost All of Them
The CFTC has proposed its first written framework for sports event contracts, formally defining sports markets as…
Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Praises the Mexican Economy in High-Stakes Meeting With President Sheinbaum
After a recent meeting with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum at Mexico’s National Palace, Dimon stated that Mexico…
Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden try to fight censorship with bipartisan JAWBONE Act
Cruz/Wyden bill would help Americans sue federal officials over censorship.
The Zero-Sum Game: Scott Bessent Threatens Unprecedented Economic Payback Against Iran
On social media, Bessent stated that any damages and expenses caused by Iranian attacks on the U.S.’s Gulf allies would…
These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users…
Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession
Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.
Petition to Withdraw Canada's Bill C-22
A petition calls on Canada's House of Commons to withdraw Bill C-22, which would require designated service providers to…
Bithumb CEO Named as Bribery Suspect in Hiring Scandal
On June 8, 2026, South Korean police booked Bithumb chief executive officer (CEO) Lee Jae-won as a bribery suspect and…
U.S. Stock Futures Rise: 3 Stocks to Watch as Oracle and Adobe Earnings Loom
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The Vilhelm German Case Is Falling Apart: More and More Facts Show a Businessman Caught in a Political Game and a Well-Organized Media Attack
He held no ownership or operational role in Exawatt. As allegations collapse, the case looks like a targeted attack.
US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance
The Haskell Free Library and Opera House, a historic landmark built across the US-Canada border in 1904 to allow shared…
Core PPI up 9.6% annualized (0.8% MoM) in May
In July 2026, the Producer Price Index for final demand remained unchanged seasonally adjusted, while the core PPI…
The U.S. Is Terrorizing Cuba to Make Rich Men Richer
The Trump administration has intensified economic sanctions against Cuba, blocking oil shipments and punishing foreign…
South African Reserve Bank Backs Payshap Over Digital Rand as Cassim Targets Real-Time Payments
The South African Reserve Bank has decided to pause the immediate implementation of a digital rand despite successfully…
Human migration has surged since 2000 – these maps reveal where people are going
Global human migration has nearly tripled from 13 million people per year in 2000 to approximately 35 million in 2023,…
US Markets Slide as Iran Escalation Fuels Risk-Off Sentiment
US equity markets sold off on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 falling below 7,300 and extending losses to 1.5% on the day.
Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always…
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises
Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.
Iran Announces Complete Closure of Strait of Hormuz amid US Attacks
Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessel traffic after a fresh round of US strikes on Iranian targets,…
Pope Leo heads to Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his visit, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.