World News
The most significant story today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights, marking only the third such halt in the agency's history and causing widespread disruption to travellers and transportation systems across the country. In international news, reports indicate that Trump, Putin and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, while separately Zelensky claims the US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership, raising major questions about the future direction of the conflict. Additionally, Ukraine has knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, demonstrating significant progress in its military strategy.
Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns
Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.
In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers
Palestinians strongly back a ban on settlement goods, but Israel's government says it is a "big mistake".
The two Christian saints who are the Buddha
The Christian saints Barlaam and Josaphat, venerated by the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches since at least the 10th…
DHS 'Predictive Policing' Unit Is Analyzing Americans' Financial Habits
Border Patrol operates secretive predictive policing units called Predictive Intelligence Targeting Teams (PITT) that…
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen
For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia's closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin…
Paramount Caught Using 'Astroturf' Group to Drum Up Fake Support for Merger
Paramount has been caught using a fake grassroots organization called "Neighbors for Strong Communities" to generate…
Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities
The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.
New York City releases documents about air quality after 9/11
Officials assured the public the air was safe after the attacks, but the new documents suggest there were concerns.
Four Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and…
India’s State Debt Is Rising: What It Means for the Rupee, Investors, and Crypto
India’s state debt burden is climbing, although aggregate liabilities are not at a record.
Argentina targets oil company operating in Falklands
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.
At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on…
Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
China Is Buying Gold at Record Prices, Here’s Why
China’s central bank isn’t waiting for gold prices to cool off before buying.
Nepal cracks down on online abuse against flood survivors
Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.
Pupils return to West Bank school behind barbed wire to protect against settlers
Six people, including three pupils at the Palestinian school, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year, in a surge of…
UK Regulator Revisits the 2019 Ban Blocking Prediction Markets
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has held talks with trading platforms about easing the retail binary options ban…
My Feed, My Way
The Australian Government has released draft legislation for a "Digital Duty of Care" that will require social media…
Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral…
North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries
It comes as relations between both countries have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to outline proposals targeting goods from Israeli-occupied areas on Tuesday.
Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.
Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to…
Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after women moved for religious visit
The mayor of Paris said an investigation would be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated",…
A food safety officer has become a social media star in India - why?
Tukaram Mundhe has gone viral after a series of aggressive inspections of restaurants to detect hygiene lapses.
Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US
The threat against one of Canada's largest companies comes amid an escalating trade war between the two neighbours.
Flight recorders recovered from 'devastating' Amazon cargo plane crash
Five people were killed and five others seriously injured when the Boeing 767-300 overshot the runway at Miami…
Palestinian parents fear for children's lives at school as settler attacks grow
A headteacher in the occupied West Bank has installed new barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year.
UK financial watchdog weighs lifting prediction markets ban: Report
Companies offering binary options for retail investors have been barred from selling, marketing and distributing…
Trump Threatens to Block Canada’s Bombardier Sales Unless It Builds Jets in U.S.
President Donald Trump has threatened to block Bombardier from selling aircraft in the United States without expanding…