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DOGE overstated savings, government watchdog says

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay additional $567M in child safety case

Meta's total fine has raked up to $942 million in this case

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact

Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.

Bulldozers Plow Through Big Bend National Park, Sparking Fury in Texas

Bulldozers have begun clearing vegetation in Big Bend National Park in Texas as part of the Trump administration's…

US strikes $1.2B deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects

German energy company RWE will abandon its offshore wind projects in the US after receiving a $1.2 billion payout from…

US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects

The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

Senate Punts Clarity Act Vote to September as Democrats Hold Out

Senate Majority Leader Thune says the bill will be queued up when lawmakers return, leaving weeks to find 60 votes…

German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?

The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but…

A new youth agitation grips an Indian state after 'cockroach' protests

Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in…

Malta Would Pay More Than Italy Under EU’s $2.19B Gambling Levy

Malta has joined Italy, Portugal, and Spain to block a possible EU-wide online gambling levy, four diplomats told…

Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?

President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a…

US Senate pushes CLARITY Act vote to September: Report

Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly confirmed that the chamber was “punting” the vote until September.

Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue

Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.

‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires

Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of…

Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer

Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.

Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China

The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.

Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders

The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for…

Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity

Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

Some of Doge's $110bn saving reports are wrong or lack evidence, US watchdog finds

A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.

India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot them

India's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.

Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man's organs faces shutdown

The organization, Network for Hope, "strongly disagrees" with Trump admin's decision.

Explosive drone found hovering near Ukrainian cargo aircraft at German airport

Russian attack? Explosive drone targeted parked aircraft at Leipzig airport.

Civilians under siege by Mexican cartel fight back with AK-47s, grenades

Italy Bin Crew Recovers $1.15M Lottery Ticket Thrown Out Over One Word

A player in Bitonto, near Bari, matched all five MillionDay numbers on July 31 for a $1.15 million (€1 million) prize,…

Did Senate Democrats Block CLARITY Act Vote On Recess?

Senate Democrats are lining up to block a key procedural vote on the CLARITY Act this week.

Japanese Govt Asks US Govt to Stop Using Mario, Pokemono, Naruto Meme Postings

The Japanese government conveyed concerns to the U.S.

Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film

Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.

Federal Communications Commission scraps limit on broadcast TV ownership

The Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 to eliminate a 22-year-old cap that prevented any single company from…

Sailors on USS Lincoln outside Iran are exhausted and suffering from poor morale

The USS Abraham Lincoln, deployed to the Middle East since January with over 5,000 crew members, is facing severe morale…