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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.
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.
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.
Trump defies judge to start DC golf course restoration
Donald Trump has announced plans to begin restoring Washington's East Potomac Golf Links, clashing with a federal judge's temporary restraining order on tree removal.
Rubio seeks to expand Central Asia ties with pomp-filled Uzbekistan visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Samarkand for the C5+1 diplomatic forum, resulting in a $12 billion investment deal and the Artemis Accords.
Diaspora Jewish leaders harden stance on Israeli policies amid West Bank violence
Mounting West Bank extremist attacks and international pressure are forcing Diaspora Jewish leaders to reevaluate their stance on Israeli government policies.
4 Canadian service members killed in fire at military base, 39 injured
A sudden grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed four soldiers and left 39 others injured during a live-fire training exercise.