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Mark Carney visits St. Pierre and Miquelon to meet Macron, first PM visit
Prime Minister Mark Carney became the first Canadian head of government to visit Saint Pierre and Miquelon, meeting French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss strategic cooperation.
US and Denmark reach Greenland security deal to block adversaries
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have reached a security agreement granting permanent U.S. military access to the Arctic territory while blocking rival nations.
Israeli president pardons combat medic Elor Azaria for manslaughter
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has granted a full pardon to former combat medic Elor Azaria, concluding a deeply polarizing case stemming from the fatal shooting of a wounded Palestinian attacker.
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile targeting Riyadh amid Houthi escalation
Saudi Arabia faced a direct threat as air-raid sirens wailed across Riyadh and a fuel depot caught fire near King Khalid International Airport.
Russia reports cyberattacks on voting system during State Duma election
Russia reported widespread cyberattacks on its electronic voting system during the State Duma election, the first parliamentary vote since the invasion of Ukraine.
Western Australia issues rare kill order after fatal shark attack in Perth
Western Australia issued a rare catch-and-kill order for a great white shark following the fatal mauling of swimmer Greg O'Neill off Sorrento Beach in Perth.
Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital
Thick black smoke rose near Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport following overnight air-raid alerts and an attack on an Aramco fuel depot.
Russia reports online attacks on electoral system on second day of parliamentary vote
Russian authorities report that Moscow's online voting system was subjected to a strong cyber-attack overnight during the State Duma election.
South Africa protests erupt after nine women killed near Johannesburg
Protests and memorial runs have erupted across South Africa following the discovery of nine women's bodies in the Ekurhuleni municipality.
Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts and reports explosions in Riyadh amid Houthi threats
Saudi Arabia issued emergency warnings and reported explosions in Riyadh amid intensifying Houthi threats and escalating regional conflict.
Smoke, flames seen near Riyadh airport, ‘major’ flight disruptions reported
Thick smoke and towering flames rose near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following explosions and overnight emergency warnings, causing major flight disruptions.
Cuba hit by nationwide blackout after power grid suffers total collapse
Cuba was plunged into darkness as its entire electricity grid suffered a total disconnection, leaving millions of residents without power amid a deepening crisis.
Pope calls Diocese of Rome to pastoral evaluation: ‘Do less and do it better
Pope Leo XIV called on the Diocese of Rome to begin a pastoral evaluation, telling clergy they have permission to do less and do it better.
Israeli strike on motorcycle kills Palestinian in Gaza City, injures child
An Israeli air strike targeting a motorcycle in Gaza City killed one Palestinian and critically injured a child. The attack comes amid a severe humanitarian crisis as medical facilities face collapse.
Russian drone strike kills child in Pukhivka, Kyiv suburbs
A devastating Russian drone strike in Pukhivka killed a young child and his grandparents, highlighting severe strains on air defense stockpiles.
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
President Donald Trump has signed a bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russia's key economic sectors and authorizing steep tariffs on top energy buyers like China and India.
Donald Trump Jr. repaid Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev for wedding expenses
Donald Trump Jr. has reportedly reimbursed Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev for funding parts of his Bahamas wedding, following intense scrutiny from lawmakers and ethics watchdogs.
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House
President Donald Trump announced a ban barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, prompting condemnation and anticipated legal challenges.
Michael Desronvil breaks silence after Lindsay Clancy mistrial backlash
Holdout juror Michael Desronvil has defended his role in deadlocking the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, insisting the evidence proved intent.
Russia’s drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls
Russian drone strikes near the Polish border endangered European officials and former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as Moscow faces military and economic setbacks.