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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.
A 28-Year-Old DOGE Operative Gutted USAID. HR Had No Record of Him Working There
A 28-year-old DOGE operative named Jeremy Lewin was granted sweeping powers over USAID by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in March 2025, during which he canceled aid programs and terminated thousands…
Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders news site's closure
Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to…
West warns of famine risk in Sudan as civil war grinds on
Millions face acute hunger in Sudan as conflict, drought and funding cuts aggravate the humanitarian crisis.
FBI raids California home tied to former Congressman Eric Swalwell - US media
The California Democrat has faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations which he has denied.
A $300B 'Debt Wall' Is Looming over Private-Equity Backed Companies
Viral Polls Are Not Representative Polls
Polls that go viral on social media tend to be skewed toward favorable results for Democrats rather than being…
Ballon d'Or ceremony raises case of French sports journalist jailed in Algeria
He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.
The US Government Is Hiding Secret Court Ruling About How It Spies on Americans
The Trump administration is illegally withholding a secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court ruling from Congress…
Trump vs Obama - which president has the star power to get out the vote?
The BBC's Sarah Smith followed Trump and Obama as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.
US officials want Section 702 renewed before damaging court ruling goes public
Senators say officials hid a ruling on warrantless searches past its release deadline.
Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
This is the first time European leaders have had direct communication with Russia's president in more than a year.
Billionaire Palmer Luckey isn’t leaving California over the wealth tax
"It's causing a lot of people to run who I don't want to be running," native Californian Palmer Luckey said.
Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan
The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence.
Brazil Stocks Plunge 17% After Lula’s Surprise Win
The surprise victory of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva caused a crash in the Brazilian stock market and currency.
Netherlands makes U-turn over Eurovision return
A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.
What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.
Why it could take time for a new Israeli government to form
Israel faces what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history.
Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke
He allegedly said his "favourite meme" is "the one where they put my face on a Chinese dictator".
A Fishing Boat Vanished on New Year’s Day 2019. Divers Say They Found It Just 50 Feet From a Wind Turbine
The F/V Mistress sank off Block Island on January 1, 2019, killing two fishermen after the U.S.
Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.
Israel heads to polls for pivotal election defined by security and democracy
Many fear neither of the leading political blocs will win enough seats for a majority - meaning weeks or months of…
UK to charge universities $1,200 per international student
From August 2028, English universities will pay an annual levy of £925 for each international student beyond 220…
Truce begins in wartorn Ukraine city after it was announced by Melania Trump
The ceasefire is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.
Jordan says 'terrorists' killed in Syria in retaliatory strike over church attack
The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time
Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.
Lula's comeback in Brazil dents Trump's ambitions for Latin America
The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.
Opposition leader María Machado returns from exile to a Venezuela reshaped by Trump
Machado returns with Trump's blessing, even if Washington is happy with Venezuela's existing leader - at least for the…
HSBC Warns Gold Has Failed as a Short-Term Volatility Hedge
In a recent report, HSBC strategists stressed that while they expect gold prices to rise by year-end, the prime…
US fired over 600 missile interceptors defending Israel in three years
From October 2023 through September 2026, the United States fired approximately 609 ballistic missile interceptors to…
Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge rules
Maurene Comey believes she was let go from her job as a federal prosecutor because her father is the former FBI director.