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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.
EU Proposes Sweeping Entry Ban for Russia’s Ukraine War Veterans
The European Commission has proposed barring anyone who served in Russia’s forces after February 2022 from entering the EU.
Three questions Bill Gates could face as he testifies to Congress on Epstein
The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate's illegal activity.
Fully autonomous drones have killed human soldiers for the first time
Trump Warns Iran Will ‘Pay the Price’ as Gas Prices Jump 40% and Inflation Hits 3-Year High
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Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
Fully autonomous drones have killed human soldiers for the first time
A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry told New Scientist that a test took place two years ago involving…
Air India crash pilot's father vows to defend son's reputation
Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.
Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged
The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows…
Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.
Russia’s State Duma Passes First Reading of Cryptocurrency Tax Reform Bill
Russia’s State Duma has passed a government-proposed cryptocurrency tax reform bill in its first reading, establishing…
‘De-Worsified, Not Diversified’: Robert Kiyosaki Warns Investors on a Hidden Risk
Robert Kiyosaki says most people who think they are diversified are actually “de-worsified,” holding a pile of assets…
Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
Gold, Silver Slide Despite China’s Biggest Gold Purchase Since January 2025
Gold and silver prices fell sharply even as China stepped up gold purchases, pushing its reserves to another record.
Zelensky under pressure to end row with Poland over WW2 name of army unit
Poland is threatening to strip Ukraine's president of a state honour over the naming Ukrainian military unit after…
European sentiments towards the US hit an all-time low
A major European poll shows that trust in the US has hit an all-time low amid geopolitical turmoil, with Europeans…
Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire
The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.
Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
Robots are about to overtake armed soldiers as the deciders of war
Uncrewed ground vehicles have already been tested for defending the front line by the Ukrainian military.
NYC Hotel Prices Surge as One Back-of-House Role Heads Past $100,000 a Year
$61 an hour by 2034 is where union housekeeper pay is headed under a strike-averting deal that lifts wages 50% over…
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences
Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December.
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
The rebels at the front line of Myanmar's civil war
The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel…
UK and allies sanction 'networks' enabling settler violence in West Bank
France will also bar far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry as part of the measures, which Israel…
Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis
The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.
Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what…
Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond
Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.
Wall Street Slides Hard and Bitcoin Tanks After Iran Shoots Down US Military Helicopter
Wall Street collapsed and bitcoin tumbled Tuesday after Iran shot down a U.S.
Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
BlackRock fears a rebound in inflation driven by oil
While Trump plays the tough guy, BlackRock senses trouble.