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Nuclear blast maps show devastation in 10 UK cities as Russia warns West
Updated nuclear blast projections reveal the devastating impact an 800-kiloton strike would have on major urban centers amid renewed warnings from Moscow.
Somalia urges digital infrastructure investment at Korea-Africa finance forum
At the eighth Korea-Africa Finance Cooperation Conference in Seoul, Somalia's finance minister called for critical investments in energy, fibre optics, and data systems.
Trump promises $5,000 dividend to Americans if Republicans retain Congress
US President Donald Trump has pledged a $5,000 federal payout to every adult American if the Republican Party retains control of both chambers of Congress.
Jiang Xueqin warns US economic strangulation of Iran drives global conflict
Analyst Jiang Xueqin warns that US economic strangulation of Iran is driving a structural shift toward World War III through economic warfare and blockades.
Trump says oil prices will drop after U.S. midterm elections
President Donald Trump stated that oil prices spiked by the ongoing Iran conflict will not ease until after the U.S. mid-term elections.
Philippines ferry fire leaves five dead and 87 missing off Palawan
At least five people have died and 87 remain missing following a passenger ferry fire off the coast of Palawan province in the Philippines.
Trump gives $45,000 to White House aide Natalie Harp and others
President Donald Trump distributed $155,000 in holiday cash gifts to four close White House aides, sparking a debate among legal experts over federal salary rules.
Zelenskyy's plane 'almost hit' by drone; Trump says Putin wants Ukraine deal
A flight carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced conflicting reports regarding a drone near-miss during takeoff from Moldova, coinciding with new US claims about peace talks.
Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides
Newly released financial disclosures reveal Donald Trump gave cash gifts to top White House aides, igniting concerns over federal salary rules.
Zelenskyy's plane nearly hit by drone during Moldova takeoff
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane faced a drone threat during takeoff in Moldova before he traveled to Norway to attend King Harald V's funeral.
Miss Austria Sisic dies at 22
Reigning Miss Austria Lucia Sisic has died unexpectedly at the age of 22. Organizers confirmed her sudden passing, though no official cause has been disclosed.
Iran war drives oil prices to $100 per barrel as Tehran strikes ships
Global oil prices breached $100 per barrel after US military strikes destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, prompting retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran.
German chancellor accuses far-right AfD party of seeking ‘ethnic cleansing’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz lashed out at the far-right AfD in the Bundestag, accusing the party of seeking ethnic cleansing through its mass deportation policies following a regional election.
UK imposes sanctions and settlement import ban over West Bank expansion
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has announced a sweeping package of UK sanctions and settlement import bans targeting the occupied West Bank, prompting an immediate diplomatic fallout with Israel.
Royals arrive by bus for King Harald V’s funeral
Global monarchs set aside customary pageantry, arriving by bus in Oslo to attend the state funeral of Norway's late King Harald V.
King Harald V funeral procession draws global royals and leaders in Oslo
Global monarchs, heads of state, and dignitaries gathered in Oslo for the state funeral of King Harald V, marking a historic transition for the Norwegian monarchy.
UK air traffic control glitch forces over 1,000 flight cancellations
A major technical fault within the UK's air traffic control network grounded nearly 2,000 flights, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and sparking intense criticism of NATS leadership.
Lindsay Clancy juror had reasonable doubt but would not agree to acquit, foreperson says
The Lindsay Clancy jury foreperson revealed that a lone holdout acknowledged having reasonable doubt yet refused to support an insanity verdict.
Nats ATC Glitch Triggers More UK Flight Delays and Cancellations
A technical failure in the Nats flight processing system grounded hundreds of planes across UK airports, triggering massive delays and political scrutiny.
US attacks 5 Iranian oil tankers, Tehran retaliates with strikes on Jordan
The US military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers following attempted missile attacks, triggering immediate retaliatory strikes by Tehran against an air base in Jordan.