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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 pauses $14bn weapons sale to Taiwan due to Iran war
US acting navy chief Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu
The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m (984ft) down an abyss.
Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
An independence movement in the western Canadian province has been pushing for a referendum on whether Alberta should…
'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.
US to send 5,000 more troops to Poland, Trump says
The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.
'I didn't know where DR Congo was': Latin Americans deported by US tell BBC of their shock
The 15 deportees describe the uncertainty they face in a country they had never seen before.
An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy
Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.
Tennessee execution called off after failed lethal injection
Tony Carruthers was granted a one-year reprieve from death after his executioners failed to find a vein for lethal…
Cuba is a national security threat to the US, Rubio says
Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".
Jailed Vietnamese tycoon's Birkin bags sells for more than $550K
The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.
AT&T sues California in attempt to shut off old phone network
AT&T asks a court and the FCC to block California phone requirements.
How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment
The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two…
‘Infuriating’ — Trump Blasts $149B Tariff Refund in Interview After IEEPA Ruling
President Trump told Fortune editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell this week that he is furious about the $149 billion the…
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.
Three ways Cuba crisis could play out after US indictment of Raúl Castro
The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government.
Pair arrested after boys abandoned by road in Portugal
The children were carrying backpacks with food and water but no identity documents when they were found by a driver.
China Gold Shift Fuels Dollar Reserve Concerns
China reduced U.S. Treasury exposure while expanding gold reserves amid rising global monetary uncertainty.
Top Gun turns 40
Tony Scott's 1986 blockbuster and the 2022 sequel are the best recruitment tools the US Navy could hope for.
London Mayor Blocks Palantir
London Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50 million Metropolitan Police contract with US tech company Palantir, citing…
Abuse complaints process to be replaced after victims' criticism
British Gymnastics says it will replace its complaints process after concerns over the treatment of gymnasts - following…
Oil Hits Over $100 as Iran Vows to Keep Enriched Uranium and BTC Dips
Oil shot back above $100 a barrel after reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader ordered enriched uranium to stay in the…
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher gas prices bite
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher gas prices.
Charges dismissed against official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Orders Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium to Stay
On May 21, 2026, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, ordered that the country’s near-weapons-grade…
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
US employers spend more than $1.5B a year to fight labor unions, report finds
US employers spend over $1.5 billion annually fighting labor unions, primarily through union-avoidance consultants and…
Gaza flotilla activists set for deportation from Israel as backlash grows
Activists have begun to leave Israel after international outrage over their treatment as detainees.
Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
A Bipartisan Amendment Would End Police License Plate Tracking Nationwide
# Summary US lawmakers from both parties plan to introduce an amendment that would prohibit federal highway funding…