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War expands as Houthis attack Saudi cities and US strikes Iranian tankers
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured the port of Mokha and three islands within the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, including Mayun. This
topicEurope failing to deter Russia’s ‘hybrid’ war, warn defence officials
Russian forces killed 5 people and injured 67 after a drone strike hit a shopping center in Pavlohrad during broad daylight. Addit
topicIran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations
The United States has loosened Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz and effectively blocked Iranian oil exports, contributing
topicGermany news: Explosive device found near power plant
German police discovered a notebook containing more than 160 potential sabotage targets belonging to a 48-year-old man detained fo
topicUS nears deal to secure long-term access to Venezuela's oil reserves, sources say
The US Secretary of Energy traveled to Caracas to oversee the implementation of a deal granting the US control over 65 billion bar
topicIf Iceland joins the EU, where does that leave Norway?
Norway conducted a traditional funeral for King Harald V on Wednesday following his death on August 28 at age 89. The ceremony inc
topicEurope Wildfires May Burn for 'Several Months'
European forests are losing their capacity to recover as drought, wildfires, storms, and insect outbreaks increase pressure on the
topicWill Prince William and the Princess of Wales attend the funeral of King Harald V of Norway?
Prince William and Princess Anne attended the funeral of King Harald V of Norway at Oslo Cathedral on Wednesday, September 9. Prin
Months after ceasefire, Israel and Hezbollah battle over a strategic hill in Lebanon
Israel killed Mohammed Abdel Salam al-Yazouri, commander of the Qassam Khan Younis Brigade, in a Thursday airstrike. Hamas confirm
topicUS and allies push IAEA board to report Iran to UN Security Council, diplomats say
Iran warns that political actions by the International Atomic Energy Agency may encourage nations to leave the Non-Proliferation T
topicIran targets US allies in Gulf after overnight attacks, and other Mideast news
Iranian attacks caused heavy damage to a US naval base near Manama and a base in Jordan. Simultaneously, Houthi rebels captured th
topicFar-right AfD wins vote in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt state: Exit polls
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the Saxony-Anhalt state election on September 6 with 43.8 percent of the vote. The par
topic27 Shocking Historical Photos That Made Me Question Everything I Thought I Knew About The Past
A technical fault in UK air traffic control caused 1,055 flight cancellations on September 8, affecting Heathrow and Gatwick airpo
topicMajor UK airports hit by air traffic control problems
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander met with embattled National Air Traffic Services chief executive Martin Rolfe on Wednesday and
topicInside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls
There are no new updates regarding the clandestine schools for girls in Kabul. Previous reports confirmed that teenage girls conti
topicThe U.S. Start-Up Making Low-Cost Interceptors for the Iran War
President Donald Trump stated on September 9 that the United States is not seeking negotiations or an agreement with Iran to end h
topicIsrael's Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons
Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran attempted to kill his 35-year-old son, Yair Netanyahu, necessitating an urgent evacuation from
topicFive more arrests in wrong-way crash investigation
Police detained five additional suspects following an investigation into a fatal head-on collision on the A66. The arrests occurre
topic7 dead, including 2 police officers, in head-on collision in England
Authorities are still investigating a head-on collision on the A66 in England that resulted in seven deaths, including two police
topicU.S. Reading Scores Plummet on Global Exam
Reading and mathematics scores have fallen significantly across the OECD, with U.S. 15-year-olds seeing a 14-point drop since 2022
topicFourth term for Lula?
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remains in Brazil to campaign for a fourth term, sending Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira to repr
topicBefore Oct. 7 Attack, Netanyahu Was Warned, Report Says. He Denies It.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed reports that he ignored warnings before the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, calling
topicRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 30, 2026
There are no new reported developments regarding the Russian offensive campaign or the diplomatic efforts between the US, Russia,
topicWorld's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
August 2026 was the hottest August ever recorded globally, according to the Copernicus Climate Service, NASA, and the US National