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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.
Australian Aboriginals cared for a dingo's grave for decades
For some ancient Aboriginal Australian communities, dingoes were part of the family.
Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman
Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of…
Iran will impose fees on subsea internet cables in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced plans to impose fees on subsea internet cables running through the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to…
Hanoi's humble beer glass and the memory of a nation
Hanoi's traditional Bia hơi beer glass, or cốc, has remained virtually unchanged for over 50 years despite Vietnam's…
Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say
It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a…
US and China Reach Trade and Investment Agreement Amid Ongoing Friction
According to reports, China and the US have agreed to establish bilateral boards of trade and investment.
Judge rules gun, writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial
Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge…
Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.
Shame them, shun them, ban them, beat them
# Summary The article argues that scientific rules and regulations cannot solve the replication crisis because…
Japan’s Bond Yield Spike Fuels Debt Fears and Global Market Stress
Japan’s bond market is sending a warning across global markets as long-dated government debt faces one of its sharpest…
Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".
Utah lawmakers form united front in push to ban prediction markets
Utah lawmakers are launching a unified effort to ban prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, which they view as…
Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime…
Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.
Germany goes from labour shortages to hiring freezes
Colombian singer Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain
Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to…
Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say
The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.
Trump-Xi Summit Triggers Massive US-China Trade Reset
The White House has revealed a series of major economic and geopolitical agreements between the United States and China…
Clarity in a K-Shaped Economy – Week in Review
This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review.
America's Most-Spoken Languages After English and Spanish
Chinese is the most-spoken non-English, non-Spanish language across 13 U.S.
Which country voted the best at Eurovision?
A data analyst examined which Eurovision voting countries were most accurate at predicting the contest's final rankings…
Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.
Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.
Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show
The crew members are in a stable condition after the jets crashed mid-air during a demonstration.
Oil Perps Hit $106 on Hyperliquid, Bitcoin Falls Below $77K as Trump Warns Iran: ‘Clock Is Ticking’
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Sunday, telling the country its time is running out as…
'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political…
Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.