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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.
Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going
The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.
Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US
A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis.
What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base
At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.
Macron calls for calm in France and warns rioting must not escalate
French President Emmanuel Macron made a national television address after rioting caused widespread damage.
HOA's are making the home crisis worse
Florida's homeowner and condominium associations are exacerbating the housing crisis by aggressively using their legal…
CFPB Opens Debanking Investigation into Nine Large National Banks
Campus deplatformings hit record high
Campus speaker deplatforming attempts have surpassed 200 in 2026, marking the first time this record has been broken,…
Search for Amelia Earhart's plane resumes after stormy weather
An expedition to a remote Pacific island hoping to uncover the American aviator's wreckage was on hold for three days.
Most Americans polled oppose betting on elections: Reuters
The prediction market industry enables people to bet on US elections and sporting events.
Germany's 17M Immigrants: Where They Come From
Germany hosts approximately 17 million foreign-born residents, with Poland (11%), Türkiye (9%), and Ukraine (8.5%) being…
Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg
At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook.
Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery
The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from…
Parisians wake up to protest damage and looted shops
Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and…
Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.
Church makes sainthood case for 'WW1 hero' priest
Fr Willie Doyle was killed during World War One while trying to help injured and dying soldiers.
A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis
BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.
A Mole Infiltrated the Highest Ranks of American Militias
A wilderness survival trainer named John Williams spent over two years infiltrating top-ranking right-wing militia…
Deadly fire breaks out at Canada military base
Defence Minister David McGuinty says there are casualties in what the prime minister called a "serious incident".
Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat
Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.
How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France
Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze as hundreds arrested after France protests
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living…
At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India
Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
I Became a Citizen of Japan
Derek Wessman describes his experience becoming a Japanese citizen, emphasizing that the naturalization process is…
US federal budget deficit jumps 12% in one year to nearly $2 Trillion
The US federal budget deficit reached $1.992 trillion in fiscal year 2026, a 12% increase from the previous year's…
Pope to be discharged days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned
She and five staff members were found to have used the inedible paint in meals to make them look more appealing.
Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist
The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926…