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By Day, He Taught Salsa in Russia. By Night, He Recruited Saboteurs Across Europe
A cross-border media and intelligence investigation reveals that a Cuban dance teacher based in Russia operated a network of dispo
topicA spreading war threatens Trump and MBS
An escalating conflict involving Iran and its regional proxies in Yemen and Iraq threatens to choke global oil supplies and destab
topicNATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace
NATO fighter jets shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle that breached Lithuanian airspace. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda con
topicU.S. Warns Iraq: Disarm Militias by Sept. 30 or Dollar Transfers Stop
The United States has issued an ultimatum to Iraq demanding the disarmament of militias by September 30, warning that dollar trans
topicHuawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran
The United States criminal trial against Huawei Technologies is underway in Brooklyn, with prosecutors accusing the Chinese techno
topicNorth Korea's Kim vows to expand ties with Russia, backs victory in 'sacred war'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to expand bilateral ties with Russia and expressed support for Moscow to achieve victo
topicPentagon reveals $33.4 billion Iran war bill and ‘strategic’ weapons shortfalls
The United States government has tallied a $33.4 billion cost for the war with Iran through June 29 under Operation Epic Fury, acc
topicPrince Harry and Meghan Markle Were “Surprised” by King Charles’s Letter
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have moved their children, Archie and Lilibet, to a different school days into the academic year du
Hungary to overhaul restrictive Orban-era child adoption measures
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has announced plans to remove restrictive child adoption measures established during the Orban era. Th
topicBrics summit 2026 Delhi: Iran war reshapes ties but exposes divides
BRICS nations issued a joint declaration urging maximum restraint in the Middle East to address the war in Iran. Indian Prime Mini
topicFrance in ‘astonishing’ push to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarch
EU envoys extended Russia sanctions by seven days to debate a six-month renewal after failing to reach an agreement before the dea
topicLucy Letby Murder Inquiry to Issue Report Despite Doubts Over Guilt
A public inquiry into the crimes of nurse Lucy Letby is publishing a report that criticizes hospital management for failing to pro
topicUkraine war live: Poland scrambles jets as Putin attacks Kyiv with jet-powered drones
Poland deployed fighter jets following a Russian attack on a Ukrainian train near the Polish border. The strike occurred shortly a
topicRussia readies new 500-mile missile as weapon expert warns of 'terminal end game surprises'
Russia is expanding its missile capabilities by preparing a new 500-mile missile and planning tests for ballistic missiles with ra
topicOil climbs as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks heighten supply concerns
Oil prices climbed after Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West pipeline following a drone attack. Brent futures exceeded $109 per b
topicRow over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet
Reform UK has received record funding from the cryptocurrency sector, including a $49 million contribution from a crypto billionai
topicEU struggles to find an effective response after Germany blames Russia for a failed drone attack
The European Union has identified a new terror threat involving online youth seeking violent thrills through a network called "The
topicTwo trapped workers are pulled alive from Nepal tunnel more than a week after deadly floods
Search teams are focusing on three hydropower project tunnels in Nepal to locate dozens of workers believed to be trapped. These e
topicEmma Bonino, Italy’s activist commissioner, dies at 78
Hundreds of mourners gathered at Rome's city hall to honor Emma Bonino, who died Friday at age 78. The former EU commissioner and
topicIDF redraws its lines in Lebanon after blowing up Hezbollah’s underground fortress
The Israel Defense Forces destroyed an underground Hezbollah fortress in southern Lebanon, prompting the military to redraw its op
topicAre you smarter than a 15-year-old? Try these OECD Pisa tests
Student performance in reading and mathematics has declined sharply across the OECD, according to PISA 2025 results. In the United
topicIranian cargo ship is struck, and talks between Tehran and its neighbors are postponed
An Iranian commercial cargo vessel was struck near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one death according to Irani
topicIran’s proxy money machine: How the Houthis built a multibillion-dollar network despite US sanctions
The Houthis have established a multibillion-dollar financial network and an expanding war economy in Yemen to sustain operations.
topicPro-IRGC cleric killed in Iran by unidentified gunmen, 'fought against Zionism'
Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a senior Sunni cleric in southeast Iran near the Pakistani border. Iranian state media and oth