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Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note
China has demanded the Philippines stop lying and performing theatrics after Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro publicly disclosed
topicGermany could help Ukraine with finding fighting-age men, minister says
Germany could assist Ukraine in locating and mobilizing fighting-age men, according to a German minister. This development comes a
topicSerbian leader calls snap elections after dissolving country’s parliament
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned, cutting short his second and final presidential term, to run for prime minister i
topicWar conditions curb mandatory hijab crackdown, Iranian official says
Iranian authorities are limiting enforcement of mandatory headscarf rules due to ongoing war conditions and economic pressures. Th
topicWoman Dies After Pelicot-Like Rape Case in Austria
An Austrian woman has died after allegedly being drugged and sexually abused by her husband while extremely intoxicated. The case,
topicDid the Terrorists Win?
Iran is pursuing an offensive strategy to end the conflict on its own terms, aiming to drive out US military bases and secure the
topicMeeting Between Iran, Arab States Postponed as Mideast Diplomacy Stalls
A meeting between Iran and Gulf Arab states on the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed due to escalating tensions in Yemen. The po
topicRising Fuel Prices Set Off Anger and Protests Around the World
Fuel price protests have erupted in several countries, including Syria, the Philippines, and Tunisia, as global oil prices remain
America’s democratic decline is becoming Europe’s problem, new report says
America's 50-year low in democratic health is causing instability for European rule of law. The White House's ties with certain Eu
topicCementing the Foundation for BRICS Cooperation and Bolstering the Strength of the Global South
The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026, marked a significant step in expanding the bloc's global influen
topicMeet the anti-war candidate risking plenty to challenge Russia's ruling elite
The European Union has adopted sanctions against Russian officials following the barring of an anti-war party from participating i
topicUN condemns 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine
The United Nations Human Rights Office has documented more than 1,000 cases of sexual violence tied to the conflict in Ukraine. Pu
topicPowerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four
A series of explosions at an army weapons depot in the town of al-Eis in the southern Aleppo countryside injured at least four peo
topicEU and Canada are stronger together, Carney says after Trump derides EU alliance
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is advancing plans for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member, aiming to
topicAnthropic’s Dario Amodei gets the SNL treatment
Saturday Night Live skewered the artificial intelligence industry during its Season 52 premiere, featuring a sketch dedicated to A
topicEthiopia’s army chief accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing armed alliance seeking to oust Abiy Ahmed
Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, Ethiopia's army chief, has accused neighboring Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea of supporting an armed allian
topic‘Russia Will Feel It Firsthand’: Budanov Warns of Deeper Ukrainian Strikes
Ukraine's intelligence chief warns that Moscow's foreign-policy rhetoric is growing increasingly aggressive and expanding its thre
topicLucy Letby Murder Inquiry Says Some Babies’ Deaths Were Avoidable
Imprisoned neonatal nurse Lucy Letby is seeking an appeal against her convictions for infant murders, claiming that new evidence s
topicHobbyist Archaeologist Uncovers Finland’s Largest Viking-Age Coin Hoard
A hobbyist metal detectorist near the village of Sysma has uncovered Finland's largest Viking-age silver coin hoard. Kalle Lappine
topicUkraine Invasion Day 1,662: UKR stops RU oil industry from recovering processing capacity
Ukrainian forces hit multiple Russian oil facilities during strategic drone operations, targeting sites deep within Russian territ
topicBessent is doubling down with weekly bank sanctions
The United States Treasury continues its campaign to isolate Iran's economy through targeted financial measures. Previous actions
topicA knock at the door, then gunshots: Mass shooting at a house party in South Africa kills 11
Three gunmen killed at least 11 people, including a pregnant woman, and wounded three others during a late-night attack at a house
topicConstruction Workers Stumble Across Stunning Prehistoric Discovery
Construction workers in Oceanside, California, discovered prehistoric limb bones and ribs buried 12 feet underground during a rout
topicMore than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits since last July. Experts explain why
Federal food aid restrictions and funding uncertainty have caused more than 1.2 million children to lose Supplemental Nutrition As