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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.
Four Russian satellites are now within striking distance of an ICEYE radarsat
"This capability is not common for satellites conducting typical missions."
Kevin Warsh Takes Fed Chair Oath as FOMC Gives Unanimous Backing
Kevin Warsh took the Federal Reserve oath after Senate confirmation, succeeding Jerome Powell as chair.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair, as traders forecast rate hikes in 2026
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, but investors…
Green card seekers must leave U.S. to apply, Trump administration says
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Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling that the Justice Department…
Trump FCC asks public to comment on whether ABC's The View is a news show
FCC seeks opinions on whether ABC show's decisions are "based on newsworthiness."
Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation
Alberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including the separatists who say the…
Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
The detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service…
Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge says the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported last year is being prosecuted for political reasons.
Kalshi Debuts 'Fair Markets' Lobby Group as Congress Opens Insider Trading Probe
Kalshi unveiled Americans for Fair Markets, an advocacy group to help shape policymakers’ perception of prediction…
USCIS Will Grant 'Adjustment of Status' Only in Extraordinary Circumstances
Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US director of national intelligence
Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's…
Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.
Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?
The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed…
Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer
Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies.
Will Kevin Warsh’s Words Impact Market Volatility Like Powell’s First Day as Fed Chair?
On May 22, 2026, Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new Federal Reserve Chair (Fed Chair) by President Donald J.
How to convert between wealth and income tax
A 1% wealth tax is mathematically equivalent to a 20% income tax increase, calculated by dividing the wealth tax rate by…
US Congress Launches Probe Into Polymarket and Kalshi Over Alleged Insider Trading
The US Congress has launched a probe into the activities of prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket over allegations…
Why Japanese companies do so many different things
Toto, best known as a global toilet and bidet manufacturer, has seen its stock surge 60% this year driven primarily by…
House Republicans Open Investigation Into Kalshi, Polymarket Over Insider Trading
The chair of the powerful House Oversight Committee has requested documents from Polymarket and Kalshi regarding insider…
The Spread of Christianity Animated
An eight-minute animated map by Ollie Bye traces Christianity's spread from the Middle East since the first century to…
Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdogan
The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power.
Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows
The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.
Indian Government Is Planning to Ban Kalshi and Polymarket in India
India is moving toward a formal nationwide block on prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket after both…
Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76
Petrini's movement rejected fast food to promote sustainable production and traditional cooking.
Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.
Italian island party attended by Mick Jagger shut down by police
A wrap party for the upcoming film Three Incestuous Sisters fell foul of Stromboli's no music on Wednesdays rule.
Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears
The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.