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Justice Department creates 1.7 billion fund to compensate Trump allies
The Justice Department has created a fund to compensate presidential allies who claim mistreatment by federal law enforcement, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats.
Elon Musk ordered Starlink speed cap for Ukraine military operations
Reports indicate Elon Musk instructed SpaceX to throttle Starlink speeds for Ukrainian military hardware, sparking reactions and denials from Washington.
South Africa shark attack kills 65-year-old swimmer at Orient Beach
A fatal shark attack at Orient Beach in South Africa has claimed the life of a 65-year-old swimmer, prompting the indefinite closure of local swimming areas.
Lawrence Johnson charged with murder of Alisha Samuels in Manchester
Lawrence Johnson has been formally charged with the murder of Alisha Samuels in Manchester, as police continue their active investigation into the fatal stabbing.
RAF Fairford Incident: UK Re-Arrests Two Men Over Suspected Iran Links
British counter-terrorism police have re-arrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence following a security incident at RAF Fairford.
Revolut and Lloyds down: Google Cloud outage hits banks as cards 'declined
A power failure at a London Google Cloud data centre knocked out banking apps, court streaming services, and online platforms across the UK.
Ukraine claims world’s first battlefield drone rescue of wounded soldier
Ukraine's military has used a modified heavy-lift hexacopter to evacuate a wounded soldier from a frontline position blocked by landmines and enemy drones.
UK to deploy Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks
The UK has announced a major expansion of its military posture in the Middle East, deploying RAF Typhoon jets and transport aircraft to Saudi Arabia for defensive missions against Houthi attacks.
Netanyahu Urges Trump To Attack Iran As White House Disputes Claims
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged US President Donald Trump to consider renewed military strikes against Iran, a claim the White House denies.
Alberta rejects independence in referendum to remain part of Canada
Voters in Alberta have decisively rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, with approximately 77 percent opting to remain part of Canada.
Ukraine drone strikes cripple Russian Yandex data centres
Ukrainian drone strikes on Yandex data centers have disrupted Russian banking and transport services while dealing a severe blow to national AI ambitions.
Ukraine carries out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line
The Ukrainian military has successfully conducted what is believed to be the world's first front-line evacuation of a wounded soldier using an aerial drone, bypassing deadly minefields.
Hegseth holds unannounced meeting with Netanyahu in Israel ahead of election
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held an unannounced meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a southern air base on Monday.
Pound outperforms euro as BoE hike pricing narrows Fed gap
Sterling outperformed the euro, trading at $1.3319 as shifting interest-rate expectations narrowed the policy gap between the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.
From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze
A volatile mix of soaring living costs, public service decay, and housing crunches has ignited sweeping civil demonstrations across European urban centers.
Hegseth makes unannounced trip and other Mideast news
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held unannounced talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the region faces severe humanitarian aid cuts and West Bank violence.
CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years
Chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour has announced she will step down from CNN after 43 years, concluding a storied career defined by frontline conflict reporting.
Putin Proposes Summit with Trump and Xi to Decide Ukraine's Future
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a trilateral summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to negotiate Ukraine's future, excluding Kyiv.
Rwandan dissident Robert Kabera found beheaded in Uganda
The remains of exiled Rwandan critic Robert Kabera were found in Uganda, intensifying international concerns regarding the safety of political dissidents abroad.
West Bank Christians Put Trump’s Support for Israel to the Test
Escalating settler violence and territorial restrictions in the West Bank threaten to erase ancient Christian communities, raising diplomatic tensions.