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Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
Yemen's Houthi movement escalated cross-border attacks by launching ballistic missiles and drones toward Riyadh and key Saudi infrastructure, triggering coalition interceptions and flight disruptions.
EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising Chinese exports spark trade tensions
Senior EU officials are in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks addressing a massive deficit and surging Chinese vehicle and manufacturing exports.
Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, lawyers say
Convicted murderer Christa Pike awoke in a Nashville hospital speaking and asking questions after surviving a botched lethal injection procedure.
Jamaal Howard executed in Texas despite legal pleas over Christa Pike case
Texas carried out a lethal injection for Jamaal Howard despite legal challenges highlighting risks raised by Tennessee's recent failed execution of Christa Pike.
Saudi airports hit by Houthi attacks, three killed, 36 injured
Houthi attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport killed three people and injured 36 others.
Russia dismisses second Siberian plague case reports as false media claims
Moscow has dismissed reports of a second suspected infection in Siberia as false, while the WHO urges Russia to clarify media accounts following a lab worker's death.
Texas carries out first US execution since Christa Pike's botched lethal injections
Texas carried out an execution by lethal injection after courts denied emergency stays, contrasting with Tennessee's recent suspension of executions.
Maricarmen Abascal's death turns Madrid housing protest into vigil
Following the death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal after a contentious eviction, Madrid's housing protests have evolved into a powerful public vigil.
France suspends stun grenades at high‑school protests after boy loses hand
France has halted the deployment of stun grenades by riot police at high-school demonstrations after a 15-year-old boy lost a hand in Lens.
Jonathan the giant tortoise's DNA reveals mitochondrial secrets of longevity
DNA sequencing of 194-year-old giant tortoise Jonathan reveals 287 unique gene variants and stable mitochondrial epigenetics that offer clues to extreme longevity.
Israel accelerates West Bank land grab and settlement expansion
Israel is rapidly advancing its West Bank settlement expansion and land acquisition campaign, marked by widespread demolitions and surging violence against journalists and farmers.
Colleen Slemmer's mother says she expected Christa Pike to survive failed execution
The mother of victim Colleen Slemmer spoke out after death row inmate Christa Pike survived a botched execution attempt in Tennessee, prompting a state review and leadership fallout.
France suspends stun grenade use at student protests after teen loses hand
France has halted the deployment of stun grenades during student protests after a teenager suffered a traumatic hand amputation during clashes in Lens.
Christa Pike conscious and speaking after botched Tennessee execution
Death row inmate Christa Pike has regained consciousness following a failed lethal-injection attempt in Tennessee, prompting an emergency court hearing and a suspension of state executions.
Donald Trump golden nude statue unveiled at European Parliament
An 8.5-foot, 23-karat gold-leaf statue depicting a nude Donald Trump has been unveiled at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
Trump-Putin call planned ‘very soon’ as Russia reports pneumonic plague-related death
President Donald Trump announced an upcoming phone call with Vladimir Putin following the pneumonia-related death of a Siberian laboratory researcher, as international health agencies press Moscow for transparency.
The 2026 Nobel Prize In Chemistry Is Awarded To Henri Kagan And Kenso Soai
Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for breakthroughs in explaining how homochirality can emerge spontaneously.
Israelis mark three years since October 7 as Palestinians mourn Gaza's destruction
Israelis marked the anniversary of the October 7 attacks with memorial vigils and political protests, while Palestinians in Gaza faced ongoing crises.
Israelis mark third anniversary of October 7 attack as Palestinians face ongoing Gaza devastation
Israelis gather across the country to mark the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, while Palestinians in Gaza endure catastrophic conditions.
Stakeholders push for improved teaching, learning in schools
Education leaders, policymakers, and international coalitions are driving coordinated reforms to overhaul classroom instruction, professional ethics, and digital integration amid persistent learning access disparities.