EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
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Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18
Trump says US can hit Iran 'anytime we want' as Tehran says deadly strikes, including on wedding party, a war crime.
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Iran, US trade threats as Tehran blames Washington for wedding strike
Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after their heaviest military exchanges in weeks. Tehran accused Washington of striking a wedding party and called the attack a war crime.…
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Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges
Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
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Inside the Fight Against a Flesh-Eating Fly in Mexico
For the first time in a year, the U.S.-Mexico border partly reopened to cattle imports following a screwworm infestation across the region. The battle against the flesh-eating fly has only just begun…
Al Jazeera
US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size
Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against 'defending the integrity' of the court.
Al Jazeera
Morocco’s ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins
Political tensions rise as Moroccans prepare for the polls, with the official campaign start still days away.
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US judge blocks Trump’s latest effort to limit birthright citizenship
Ruling follows a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court that found Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal.
France 24
Minneapolis apartment shooting leaves three dead, multiple injured
Two people were killed and a suspect died after a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on Wednesday, police said. Three police officers were injured, including two who suffered…
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Iran war live: Trump says renewed US-Iran clashes will not last ‘too long’
Iran's health ministry spokesman says the death toll from US attacks has risen to 18, including a child.
Al Jazeera
Thousands protest in Spain as Ceuta’s migration crisis festers a month on
Spain faces unrest as residents protest, while migrants and asylum seekers search for shelter and resources in Ceuta.
Al Jazeera
Did DOGE ruin America’s food safety system?
Food safety scares raise questions over whether Trump’s cuts weakened US food safety monitoring.
France 24
Ukraine warns Russian airspace ‘not safe’ in message to UN aviation watchdog
Ukraine urged the UN aviation agency to call for a full ban on flights through Russian airspace, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned it was becoming unsafe. Kyiv plans increased retaliation…
Al Jazeera
OpenAI faces new lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting tragedy
Multiple new cases have been filed against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT played a role in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.
France 24
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says French restrictions on US software are ‘backfiring’
Palantir CEO Alex Karp said on Wednesday French restrictions limiting government use of US-made software were proving counterproductive. His comments followed France’s decision to replace Palantir…
France 24
Venice Film Festival opens with George Clooney, Murdoch film and geopolitics
George Clooney used a Venice Film Festival appearance on Wednesday to weigh in on artificial intelligence, media ownership and US politics while receiving a lifetime achievement award. Clooney warned…
France 24
Malta acquits tycoon Yorgen Fenech in investigative journalist murder case
A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the 2017 car-bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a verdict that drew condemnation from her…
France 24
Is Wintour still en vogue? Met navigates rough seas as Galliano retrospective sinks into 'Horizons'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Dana Thomas, author of Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano, and the New York Times bestseller Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its…
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Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth
Senator Thom Tillis accuses Pentagon chief of 'inept mismanagement' as US military is strained by war on Iran.
BBC News
Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis
Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.
France 24
Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder
A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the car-bomb killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking outrage from her family and media freedom…
France 24
US-Iran war: Old videos falsely claim to show new attacks on American bases
As US-Iran hostilities flare up and strikes has resumed, so has a wave of misinformation online. Old and unrelated videos are flooding social media, falsely presented as footage of new attacks. As…
France 24
US oversees signing of ‘billions’ in deals between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI, GE
US oil giant Chevron, Italy's ENI and GE Vernova signed deals worth "tens of billions of dollars" with Venezuela, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday during a trip to Caracas where he and…
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Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.
France 24
Kenyan editor found safe after abduction
In tonight's edition, rights groups in Kenya call for an investigation after a top journalist is abducted overnight by heavily armed men. Also, trials for three potential vaccines against…
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Watch: Jury still unable to reach unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy case
For a second time in two days, jurors told the judge they could not agree on a verdict in the murder trial.
France 24
Chevron, Eni commit to expand oil projects in Venezuela under US eye
U.S.' Chevron, Italy's Eni and other foreign energy producers committed on Wednesday to major project expansions to boost oil output in Venezuela, in a signing ceremony in Caracas overseen by interim…
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A jury in Malta acquits a businessman in the killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia
Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia had written extensively about suspected corruption in political and business circles in Malta. She was killed by a car bomb in 2017, at age 53.
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Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist
Daphne Caruana Galizia exposed corruption and money laundering schemes in Malta before she was killed by a car bomb in 2017.
The New York Times
Bus Crash in Egypt Kills at Least 22
The vehicle overturned in an area of the Sinai Peninsula that is popular with tourists. Another 28 people were injured, officials said.
The New York Times
The ‘Miracle House’ That Survived Nepal’s Floods
People are coming to take photos of the green-painted house, which kept the Pyakurel family safe as the area all around them was destroyed by rampaging floodwaters.
The New York Times
U.S. and Iran Survey the Damage After a Night of Intense Strikes
The American military said its barrage was retaliation against recent attacks on U.S. forces and marine traffic. Iranian officials said a wedding was hit and civilians killed.
BBC News
Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says
The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
BBC News
Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
BBC News
Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial
Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court.
The New York Times
In Egypt, Xi Challenges America’s Influence in the Middle East
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is seeking to deepen ties with a longtime U.S. security partner and to project a larger role for Beijing in a region rocked by war.
BBC News
Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.
The New York Times
Status of Iran’s Nuclear Program Is Unclear, U.N. Watchdog Says
As the war sputters on, an internal report from the International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran’s refusal to grant access to its inspectors was an urgent concern.
BBC News
Iran says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians
Iranian media reports two children were among those killed when shrapnel hit a home. Iran then launched missiles and drones at US targets in the Middle East.
NPR
Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull
The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.
NPR
Greetings from the Royal Pavilion, a stunning reminder of India in southern England
Looking up at this 18th century building, it became clear the British didn't only bring their architectural style to India. They also took some of India's style home.
NPR
Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal
Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.
The New York Times
Netanyahu’s Israel Is Looking for a Fight in Every Direction
The Israeli leader, facing a tough re-election contest, may need a security crisis to rally voters behind him and hold on to his job.
BBC News
Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West
The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.
NPR
India's prime minister is wooing the Gen Z while cracking down on them
Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to organize. Government's efforts to respond spotlight how the ruling party appears to be playing catch-up.
NPR
ICE says it now has enough body cameras. And, Congress averts shutdown before midterms
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it now has enough body cameras to equip all of its agents. And, Congress votes to fund the government, averting a government shutdown ahead of the midterms.
BBC News
US sailors arrive in Thailand's Pattaya after record 250 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its neon-lit nightlife, and for sex tourism.
The New York Times
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand, Giving Weary Crew a Break
Thousands of sailors and Marines serve on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which came into the spotlight because of a tough deployment in the war in Iran.
The New York Times
Attacks in Black Sea Threaten to Strangle Global Grain Supply
Strikes on ports and vessels by both Russia and Ukraine have left farmers facing ruin and could cause another worldwide food shock.
The New York Times
Do Active Shooter Drills Help? Two Asian Nations Grapple With Gun Violence.
After school shootings, Thailand and the Philippines are taking different approaches to the drills, which are common practice in the United States.
The New York Times
After the Earthquake, They Used A.I. to Mobilize Aid
As volunteers struggled to get supplies to quake victims in Colombia, a few tech workers built an app to map and organize the sprawling relief effort.
NPR
Israel bars U.S. citizens over criticism and ties to Palestinian activists, lawyers say
Travelers from the U.S. and other nations are denied entry to Israel after interrogations about their links to Palestinians, plans to visit the occupied West Bank and opinions of Israel, lawyers say.
The New York Times
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to Collusion
The pro-democracy dissident was accused of urging Western politicians like Nancy Pelosi and Marco Rubio to pressure Hong Kong by imposing sanctions on the city.
NPR
Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
The German government blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig airport last month using a drone laden with explosives. It announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among measures.
NPR
Putin signals support for Iran in ongoing war with the U.S.
Russia's Vladimir Putin is signaling unwavering support for Iran, as Tehran thanks Moscow for backing amid the escalating Middle East war.
NPR
Who is Betancourt, the man behind the company the US is partnering with in Venezuela?
The man behind the company that the US is partnering with in Venezuela is Alejandro Betancourt. He has faced multiple investigations in Spain, the United States and Switzerland for money laundering.