United States Senate approves bill to end government shutdown
The compromise deal restores federal funding and delays workforce cuts until late January.
Chinese official threatens to behead Japanese prime minister over Taiwan
Japan protests after Osaka-based diplomat posts hostile message on X.
Belgium invites 150,000 young people to join a new voluntary military service
The government sends letters encouraging 17-year-olds to consider a one-year enlistment starting in 2026.
Musk gets called on to aid China's Shenzhou-20 crew after getting hit by space debris
Debris damage still delays the return from Tiangong station.
Eight killed in car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort
Authorities investigate blast as Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh go on high alert.
GTA 6 delay makes it to the Parliament of Poland: "This is a huge scandal"
"Frankly, if people don't take to the streets after something like this... I don't know what will happen."
Trump pardons dozens of allies accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election
Pardons cover 77 allies tied to 2020 election efforts, but exclude state charges.
Drones spotted flying over NATO nuclear plant
Engie confirms drones observed over Doel nuclear power plant.
French court frees Sarkozy from jail pending appeal
Former president released weeks into a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy.
Two trains crash in Slovakia, injuring dozens
Dozens hurt after one train collides with the back of another in Pezinok.
US aims to field 1 million drones in next 2-3 years
SkyFoundry program ramps up drone production for battlefield use.
Russia may open new front in Europe, Zelensky warns
This is what he tells The Guardian in a new interview.
Trump booed as he becomes first sitting president at a regular-season NFL game since Carter in 1978
Crowd reactions overshadow brief appearance during enlistment ceremony in Washington.
At least 3 dead and 15 injured after powerful tidal surge hits Tenerife
Officials warn of worsening sea conditions as emergency services urge public to avoid coastal areas.
Over a million displaced as super typhoon Fung-wong hits the Philippines
More than 1.4 million people evacuated amid flooding, landslides and destructive winds.
New AI post of Trump... This time, by California's governor depicting him as Marie Antoinette
Governor Gavin Newsom mocks the president's 13th Mar-a-Lago visit.
BBC top figures step down following backlash over handling of Trump documentary
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resign as BBC faces mounting bias allegations.
United Kingdom joins France and Germany in helping Belgium counter drone incursions
Anti-drone teams arrive as Belgian airports and key infrastructure face repeated UAV disruptions.
China commissions its third aircraft carrier, known as Fujian
A major step forward for Beijing's navy.
Germany deploys rapid response teams to tackle drone threats across Europe
Counter-drone experts sent to Belgium after repeated drone sightings.
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea off its east coast, South Korea and Japan report
Seoul and Tokyo confirm launch from near Chinese border.
This is the new miniature missile Germany is developing to counter drones
The Small Anti-Drone Missile aims to make air defense cheaper and more effective.
Nancy Pelosi, the woman who redefined how power is wielded in Washington, retires at 85
She reshaped both the Democratic Party and the role of women in power.
New details on Topuria's possible return in early 2026: UFC reportedly sets date and venue
The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas would host UFC 324, marking Ilia Topuria's comeback.
Trump and Orban meet in Washington to talk Russian oil and trade
Hungary seeks sanctions exemption as Trump pushes nations to cut Moscow ties.
Elon Musk secures historic $1 trillion Tesla pay deal
Shareholders back Musk's ambitious AI and robotics vision despite controversy.
Scientists create first detailed atlas of how the human brain develops from embryo to adulthood
The atlas could help researchers better understand autism, schizophrenia and other disorders.
Police dismantle first Tren de Aragua cell in Spain
Thirteen arrests across five cities in major operation against Venezuelan crime ring.
Russia could launch limited attack on NATO "as early as tomorrow", warns German general
Lieutenant General Alexander Sollfrank says a Russian attack is in the realm of the possible.
Airports in Belgium shut down after drone sightings (once again)
Airports, nuclear sites and ports report new sightings as Germany prepares anti-drone support.
Sweden forced to shut down second-largest airport after drone sighting (a first for the country)
Authorities launch sabotage probe after Gothenburg-Landvetter briefly halts traffic.
Scientists discover world's biggest spider web in a dark cave... And it's way bigger than a human being
In fact, the web stretches across more than 1,100 square feet, roughly the size of a small house.
Pirates seize tanker off Somalia in biggest escalation since 2024
The crew is safe, and now, EU naval forces move in to respond.
Investigators recover black boxes from deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky
Meanwhile, engine failure under investigation.
United States Army deletes post telling soldiers in Germany to seek help from local food banks
The guidance was quickly edited after online backlash.
The Louvre's video security password was reportedly... "LOUVRE"
Turns out, protecting priceless jewels might require more than a basic password.
Colombia marks 40 years since Palace of Justice siege, one of the darkest chapters in its history
Families of victims continue to seek truth and accountability four decades later.
Jimmy Kimmel launches "big, beautiful food bank" after government shutdown
The late-night host opens a donation center to help those affected by the shutdown.
German nurse sentenced to life for killing 10 patients "in effort to reduce workload"
They accuse him of acting as a self-appointed "master of life and death".
Angelina Jolie visits frontline city of Kherson, one of the most dangerous places in Ukraine
The Hollywood star meets civilians and volunteers living under constant Russian fire.
Military training for 400,000 in 2026: Poland launches "largest defence training in Polish history"
The initiative is called "At Readiness" and will be voluntary and open to all citizens.
United States orders flight reductions due to ongoing government shutdown
Airlines brace for disruptions as the FAA moves to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.
Trump adds "Oval Office" sign outside Oval Office
The new lettering outside the West Wing echoes the design of his Mar-a-Lago brand.
Belgium convenes emergency security meeting after drone disruptions
Authorities suspect coordinated activity behind multiple drone sightings near airports and military bases.
United States soldiers in Germany told to seek help from local food banks after government shutdown
Army bases warn of halted services after funding lapse disrupts operations.
Vilnius Airport shut down after drone sighting
Authorities confirm it turned out to be a civilian drone.
Tesla board warns shareholders: Approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay deal or risk losing him
A make-or-break moment for Tesla's future under Musk.
Driver shouting "Allahu Akbar" ploughs into pedestrians in western France
Four in critical condition after vehicle hits pedestrians and cyclists on Île d'Oléron.
Astronomers may have found the universe's first stars, formed just after the Big Bang
The discovery could confirm the long-sought Population III stars.
Return of Chinese astronauts delayed after spacecraft hit by debris
Shenzhou-20 crew's return postponed as engineers assess impact damage.
