Leah Bennett
Zelenskyy warns of massive Russian attack ahead of Trump meeting
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned of an imminent large-scale Russian missile attack as Kyiv prepares for diplomatic talks in Washington.
Wildfires: More than 200,000 people flee or lock down as blazes sweep France and Spain
Fast-moving wildfires driven by extreme heat and drought have forced over 200,000 people to evacuate or lock down across France and Spain.
Modi faces mass Gen Z cockroach protests over exam leaks at Jantar Mantar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces mounting pressure as India's cockroach movement stages massive Jantar Mantar protests over competitive exam leaks.
Economists map four distinct thinker types from real-time thought study
A new experience-sampling study of 258 volunteers using smartphone pings has identified four distinct thinker clusters: worriers, domestic, bodily, and work-hard, play-hard.
US missiles strike Iran as de‑escalation path remains uncertain
US missiles struck Iranian targets following thirteen straight nights of air attacks, prompting retaliation and casting uncertainty on de-escalation.
Trump switched planes in Turkey due to credible Iranian threat
President Donald Trump abruptly switched aircraft leaving Ankara after intelligence agencies detected a credible security threat from Iranian proxy forces.
Trump orders warning signs installed outside Smithsonian history museum
President Donald Trump ordered the National Park Service to install warning signs outside the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, citing alleged ideological bias in its exhibits.
Trump threatens major strike on Iran as Houthis block Red Sea
President Donald Trump warned of major military punishment against Iran if the Houthi blockade of the Red Sea continued, following strikes on two Saudi oil tankers.
Trump attends rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner after April shooting
Donald Trump makes his first-ever appearance at the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner following an April shooting attempt at the event.
Madison police briefing interrupted by protester after fatal shooting
Tensions flared in Madison after demonstrators seized a police press conference to protest the death of Corey Durell Ruiz. The incident has intensified local calls for police body cameras and accountability.
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual misconduct claims
The Assembly of State Parties has officially ousted Karim Khan as ICC chief prosecutor after a disciplinary investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.
Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukraine defence industry event
A Russian ballistic missile attack on a military training site in the Bucha district has left 10 people dead, prompting a war crimes investigation and an inquiry into potential negligence.
Tal village clash kills four Palestinians and two Israelis
A violent confrontation in the West Bank village of Tal resulted in six deaths, triggering a widespread Israeli military response and heightened tensions.
Blazes merge outside Madrid as tens of thousands flee fires in France
France and Spain have declared emergency measures as uncontrollable wildfires force mass evacuations across tourist hotspots and residential areas. Authorities are now calling for international aid to combat the rapidly spreading blazes.
Indian crew safe after LPG tanker Meda attacked in Strait of Hormuz
The Indian Embassy confirmed the safety of 28 seafarers following an attack on the Mozambique-flagged Meda tanker in Iranian territorial waters. The incident highlights the growing risks to commercial shipping amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
US launches 13th night of strikes on Iran as Tehran hits Gulf targets
The escalating conflict has triggered a US naval blockade and widespread diplomatic withdrawals as Iranian drone strikes target facilities across the Gulf.
Iran launches drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used Arash kamikaze drones to strike U.S. bases in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for ongoing American air strikes.
Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates
Violence escalated across the Middle East as the U.S. and Iran traded military strikes, leading to explosions near a U.S. base in Irbil, Iraq.
Irish police intercept significant bomb destined for Northern Ireland
Gardaí have seized a fully constructed explosive device in a security operation, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Cross-border cooperation continues.
Israel launches West Bank military operation after five killed in clashes
Israeli military forces are establishing roadblocks and preparing for further operations following a violent confrontation near the village of Tell.