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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.
In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
An amendment to Japan's Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time.
Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Robert Kiyosaki Warns ‘Crash Imminent’—Cites Jim Rickards in Extreme Forecast
Robert Kiyosaki warned that a financial crash is imminent, pointing to Jim Rickards’ gold outlook and his own silver…
I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found
Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.
CA declares state of emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic chemical leak
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as fire crews work to contain a failing chemical tank…
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreement with US, Trump says
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it…
Warsh will cut rates, despite consensus view of rate hikes: Analyst
The current Federal Funds target rate is between 350 and 375 basis points, which traders project to rise by at least 25…
Texas woman arrested for Facebook post about town water quality
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.
Italy Cancels Boeing Pegasus Order, Shifting to Airbus A330 MRTT
Italy has cancelled its previous order for Boeing KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft and instead committed to purchasing six…
China Draws $72B Foreign Bet as Old Market Fears Return
Foreign investors returned strongly to Chinese stocks in April as global funds looked for cheaper markets with steady…
India's parody 'cockroach party' claims website has been blocked
The satirical group has gained millions of followers as "the voice of the lazy and unemployed".
French pair held until trial after boys abandoned by road in Portugal
The couple, who allegedly left two young boys on a roadside in the south of Portugal, will remain in custody, a court…
Judson's Last Ride
DHS Quits Granting Green Cards–Almost
China’s shark finning could lead to US seafood sanctions
A formal petition to the US government calls for sanctions on Chinese seafood imports.
US tech firms share Dutch regulator officials' names with Senate
US tech companies including Microsoft and Meta shared names of Dutch government officials and academics working on…
US Preparing for New Military Action Against Iran: Report
The Trump administration is preparing contingency plans for possible new military strikes against Iran as negotiations…
Trump IRS Settlement Sparks Ethics Concerns Over Tax Shield
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed a settlement addendum on Tuesday.
Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.
DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the…
Donald Trump’s Daughter Targeted in Assassination Attempt
Ivanka Trump was reportedly the target of an assassination plot tied to an alleged operative linked to Iran’s Islamic…
At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports
The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.
Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists
The top US diplomat has made statements offering to support India’s energy needs - but should Delhi give in?
New rule requires most green-card applicants to apply from outside U.S.
More than 40,000 Californians evacuated due to chemical tank leak
Officials have warned that the tank contains a "highly volatile" substance that could lead to an explosion.
One dead and dozens of firefighters injured in Staten Island shipyard explosion
More than 30 people, including firefighters, were hurt in the incident, which was described as "a complex,…
Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
