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The most significant development today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights due to an air traffic communications outage, which was eventually lifted early this morning, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and impacting other transportation systems like Amtrak. In other major news, Ukraine has significantly damaged Russia's military capabilities by knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, while a cruise ship collision with a tanker in New Orleans resulted in all passengers being rescued safely.
Alleged Chinese spy had 'close relationship' with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang
An alleged Chinese spy named Alice Huang developed a "close relationship" with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, prompting US intelligence agencies to monitor her communications after concluding she was…
After 28 years walking across the globe, he's almost home
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ECB: Christine Lagarde Announces Shock Exit Nine Months Early
Christine Lagarde will leave the presidency of the European Central Bank (ECB) on February 7, 2027, nearly nine months…
US Sanctions 10 Individuals and One Entity Over North Korean Crypto Network
The US Treasury Department has implemented sanctions on ten individuals and one company for helping North Korea secretly…
Mexico is a showroom for electric vehicles you can't buy in the U.S.
Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss
The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.
Finland investigate Google over destruction of 250k trees
Finnish police have opened a preliminary investigation into Google's data centre construction site in Muhos over…
Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.
Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports
One of the regions famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.
Bluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee data as government seeks takedowns
The social networking site is facing criticism for blocking access to the site, which identifies thousands of ICE agents…
Read the letter the FBI sent MLK to try to convince him to kill himself (2014)
The FBI, under Director J. Edgar Hoover, conducted extensive surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
Philippine police obtain warrant to search Thomas Markle's devices
Images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Meghan Markle's father had reportedly been found in his former home…
Massive leak exposes 41,000 DHS workers and undercover ICE agents
The leak reveals undercover agents, surveillance groups, and sensitive DHS access.
Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station kills at least 13, officials say
Dnipro regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said at least 10 others were wounded in the attack, including an 11-year-old boy.
Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering
Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.
Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign's alleged links to same-name candidate
The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler…
US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict
Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East
Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans?
As part of our Voter Voices series, the BBC asked Americans across the country what issue will influence how they vote.
ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027
Lagarde announced plans to step down as European Central Bank President after serving more than seven years in the role.
Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in Montreal
The term "associate member" is reportedly off the table as officials discuss deeper economic and defence ties.
Audacious Indian jailbreak saga ends with 17 prisoners recaptured
The jailbreak began with a fake seizure and ended 36 hours later with all the inmates back behind bars.
Spain train crash: What we know after two trains crashed with dozens feared dead
Two trains collided south of Madrid on Wednesday morning, with a state-operated Renfe train striking a stationary Iryo…
Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.
Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray
The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.
Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.
BBC in the Philippines where Thomas Markle is expected to be investigated
Jonathan Head is in Cebu, reporting from outside the home where Markle last resided.
El Salvador sends 2,000 troops to Haiti to rescue four missing soldiers
The troops are trying to recover four military personnel who went missing in an ambush on the outskirts of the Haitian…
Zillow to pay $212.5M to settle class action for real estate venture
Richest 0.1% (8M) produce more carbon pollution than 3.5B
According to Oxfam's analysis, the world's richest 0.1% (8 million people) produce more carbon pollution than the…