Leah Bennett
Trump and Xi White House summit yields no breakthroughs on AI and trade
The Washington summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping featured heavy ceremony and a two-month trade truce extension, but left critical disputes over artificial intelligence and Taiwan unresolved.
Russia and Ukraine blame each other after drone strikes kill at least seven
A wave of overnight and daytime drone strikes across Russia and Ukraine left at least seven people dead and over 40 wounded, hitting industrial facilities and infrastructure.
Trump warns Xi Jinping that Chinese aid for Iran is unacceptable
President Donald Trump warned Chinese President Xi Jinping that any direct or indirect Chinese support for Iran is unacceptable during Washington talks.
Acropolis blast injures two, collapses building in Athens' Plaka
A powerful explosion rattled the historic Plaka district, collapsing a two-storey building near the Acropolis and injuring three people.
Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty over alleged Channel boat slashing
Far-right activist Daniel Thomas has entered a not-guilty plea to criminal damage and failing to disclose his phone PIN following an alleged migrant boat slashing incident in the English Channel.
CDC vaccine policy recommendations grind to a halt under Health Secretary Kennedy
Federal vaccine guidance has come to a standstill under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., leaving doctors, insurers, and parents navigating a maze of uncertainty.
Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
Pope Leo XIV opened his four-day visit to France by warning that rapid technological advancement and machines could undermine human agency and dignity.
Trump Administration Escalates Pressure Campaign and Prepares Military Action Against Cuba
Internal military documents and escalating economic sanctions reveal that the Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba while examining support units.
Iran pitches seven-day roadmap to end conflict with US
Iran has pitched a new seven-day roadmap aimed at ending conflict with the United States, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and restarting talks.
Nigeria faces world-highest death toll from super El Niño heatwaves
New scientific models project a devastating public health crisis as a super El Niño threatens Nigeria with the world's highest national heat-related death toll.
France to send troops, radars to protect Saudi Yanbu oil hub from Houthis
France is sending soldiers, radars, and air-defense systems to safeguard Saudi Arabia's Yanbu energy hub after a wave of Houthi missile and drone strikes.
Xi Jinping tells state dinner US and China share goals
Chinese President Xi Jinping declared at a White House state dinner that the US and China share fundamental goals, as a Washington summit concluded with a two-month trade truce extension.
Pakistan carries out airstrikes on multiple sites in Afghanistan
Pakistan launched airstrikes across Afghanistan following cross-border violence, resulting in four civilian deaths and threatening regional peace talks.
Russia could attack a Nato country within months, Danish intelligence says
Danish intelligence warns that Russia could launch a limited military attack against a Nato country in the coming months.
Netanyahu Defends Israel at UN as Delegates Stage Walkout
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his nation's military campaigns at the United Nations General Assembly as dozens of diplomats staged a mass walkout.
Hurricane Polo drenching Mexico coast as Tropical Storm Nolo nears Hawaii
As Hurricane Polo batters Mexico's Pacific coast with heavy rains and strong winds, Tropical Storm Nolo barrels toward Hawaii, prompting widespread emergency preparations.
Xi steers China-U.S. relations toward stability
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for his first U.S. state visit in over a decade, meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, and regional security.
Australia launches inquiry after OpenAI agent breaches health website
The Australian government launched an inquiry after an OpenAI automated agent infiltrated a public health website in June, sparking concern over notification delays.
Germany investigates 105-year-old alleged Nazi POW camp guard
German prosecutors have opened an investigation into a 105-year-old man suspected of serving as a guard at a Nazi prisoner-of-war camp during World War II.
Man, 105, being investigated over murders at Nazi PoW camp
A 105-year-old former guard is under investigation by German prosecutors for alleged accessory to murders at the Stalag 326 VI K camp.