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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.
El Salvador's president threatens Haitian gangs over military hostages
Four members of the so-called Gang Suppression Force have been missing since Sunday.
How do Israel's elections work and who are the main contenders?
Many view it as one of the most pivotal elections in Israel's history, with global implications.
Two killed in attack on airport in eastern Saudi Arabia, authorities say
It is the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthi movement which have targeted airports and other sites in the…
Some New Yorkers hail ban on horse-drawn carriages, but drivers fear for incomes
As councillors prepare to banish the vehicles, views in Central Park are divided over the 160-year-old tradition.
Two European women held captive for more than a year in Niger freed in Libya
The aid workers from Switzerland and Austria are due to fly home on Thursday, reports say.
Celebrity shark guided out of South Korea canal refuses to swim out to sea
Bukangi the shark became an unlikely sensation after it was spotted in a canal in Busan weeks ago.
How Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election
Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing…
No purchase, no seats: Starbucks China rolls out new policy
Starbucks says it is improving customers' in-store experience as it competes with homegrown rivals.
US embassy accuses Canada of election meddling ahead of midterms
Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed the claim, noting that it was the that US initiated trade actions against Canada.
US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate
The warning to US officials comes as at least three people die in the latest strikes at an airport and an oil field.
The era of speedball capitalism has dawned
The real reasons US politicians are getting older
No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?
Trump's green card curbs test Indian tech workers' American dream
With immigration curbs and tech firms cutting foreign hiring, US residency is becoming a distant dream for many Indians.
Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' about controversial Ohio attack ad
The ad by Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy features his Democratic rival's estranged mother, who she has not seen since…
New Mexico sues Epstein lawyer and accountant, accusing them of hiding his sex crimes
Both men have denied having any knowledge of Epstein's crimes and their attorney rejected the lawsuit as "categorically…
FCC chair warns media not to run the "fake polls" Trump keeps complaining about
Ex-FCC chairs say Brendan Carr aims to scare broadcasters into self-censorship.
Japan is known for world-class events - but the Asian Games were chaotic
Hotel chaos, transport mishaps and diplomatic blunders cast a spotlight on organisers and the firm hired to deliver the…
American Bankers Association: OCC’s GENIUS rules ‘undermine’ US Congress
Banking advocacy organizations are pushing back against the OCC’s finalized rules on a stablecoin law, arguing against…
Ex-prosecutor charged with treason in Mexico over US drug raid
César Jáuregui Moreno is accused of allowing US agents to join a raid on a suspected drugs lab in April.
Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.
Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace
Russia's President Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war.
Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say
The wife of a diplomat based in Abuja travelled to Kampala for a vacation.
Report: Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, then blamed it on Trump
Musk and Trump both denied ordering Starlink slowdown. WSJ reports it was Musk.
India 'cockroach' leaders who called on election chief to quit are freed from jail
Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi.
Judge rejects Trump’s wild claim EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits
Trump’s EPA can't unilaterally dismiss SpaceXAI pollution lawsuit, court rules.
'Targeted' attack on much-loved MP leaves Australian town heartbroken
Locals describe the MP, who had to have both legs amputated, as a genuinely kind person who fought for the community.
Meta ordered to pay $25B penalty in New Mexico Cambridge Analytica case
Treasury Secretary Bessent likens GENIUS Act to Lincoln-era banking reform
The OCC has finalized rules for stablecoin reserves and redemptions, with Bessent calling the GENIUS Act a “watershed…
Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war
The announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff…