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It’s Getting So Hot That Nuclear Plants Are Being Forced to Power Down
A severe heatwave is straining Europe's nuclear power supplies, forcing plants to power down. This has led to soaring electricity
topic2 victims taken to Urbana hospital after pickup-pedestrian crash in Uptown Normal
A pickup truck crashed into pedestrians and the Children's Discovery Museum in Uptown Normal, injuring 5 people. The victims were
topicIn Germany, record heat meets climate action fatigue
Germany is experiencing record heat, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees on Saturday. The country has recorded ar
topicEurope’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village
The statue, located in a small Polish village, stands taller than Rio's Christ the Redeemer. It was inaugurated and blessed in a c
topicWhile Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
The Taliban is marking 5 years in power in Afghanistan, with a UN official warning of a rights crisis. 2.4 million Afghan girls ar
topicRescuers dig through rubble and landslides after Indonesia quake kills 53
Rescuers are digging through rubble and landslides after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 53 p
topicConstruction workers find gold stash estimated to be worth $10 million during renovations in Belgium
Construction workers in Belgium have discovered a gold stash estimated to be worth $10 million during renovations. The gold was fo
topicShocking death of former professor reverberates at Cambridge
The death of former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday has sparked controversy and raised questions about the university's
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 15, 2026
Russian forces have captured 19 settlements in southeast Ukraine as part of their summer campaign, according to Russia's Defense M
topicAncient Nero's Bridge reemerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis
Rome is facing a water crisis as the Tiber River, which runs through the city, has reached low levels, exposing ancient ruins of N
topicLive: Ukraine hit missile fuel production facility in Russia in overnight assault
Ukraine launched an overnight assault on a Russian fuel production facility in Samara, according to multiple sources. The facility
topicSecond train derails in England in less than 24 hours amid record heatwave
A second passenger train has derailed in England in less than 24 hours. The latest incident occurred near Wickford, Essex, with no
topicIsraeli journalists attacked in Belfast while filming antisemitism documentary
An i24NEWS team was attacked in Northern Ireland while filming a series of reports on antisemitism. The incident occurred in Belfa
topicRussian attacks across Ukraine kill 7, injure 51 as Kyiv hit in overnight barrage; NATO downs drone over Romania
Russian attacks hit Kyiv and other areas, killing 7 and injuring 51. The overnight barrage damaged infrastructure and residences.
topicAs China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
China is increasing its influence in Asia while the US, under Trump, is focused on tensions with Iran. This shift in focus has rai
topicJason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Is Found Dead
Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor who resigned amid plagiarism allegations, has been found dead at the age of 4
topicUkraine begins using British drones to strike targets deep within Russia, Times reports
Ukraine has begun using British-made drones to strike targets deep within Russia, according to multiple reports. The drones, repor
topicIsraeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 in worst toll since June truce
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed 11 people, marking the worst toll since a June truce. The strikes have raised c
topicLive Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East
The United States and Iran are locked in a confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump claiming total control an
topicLive updates: US says negotiations with Iran ongoing after Trump’s threat disrupts talks
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are ongoing but 'semi-negotiating', as Tehran sets demands to reopen the Str
topicBy the numbers: What to know about Europe’s heat wave
Europe is experiencing its fifth heat wave of the summer, according to the U.N. weather agency. This latest event follows four pre
topicMoscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war
Ukrainian drones have targeted warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, prompting some Russian firms to seek r
topicThe Global Story
Israel has rejected a peace plan proposed by the Board of Peace, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating Israel did not agr
topicChina wins the Iran war without firing a shot
China is restructuring Beijing to compete with Silicon Valley for technological dominance. This strategic shift follows a four-mon