Today so far 2026-09-16 · 18:00 UTC

Russia faces accusations from the US of attempting to assassinate Ukrainian allies overseas, while the Philippines' former president Duterte made a rare public appearance at the International Criminal Court, signaling potential developments in international accountability efforts. In Europe, German political leaders are rallying behind Friedrich Merz as speculation mounts over his political future, and the EU is opening pathways for Canada to become an associate member, reflecting shifting geopolitical alignments. Economic concerns are mounting across the Atlantic, with UK inflation jumping to 3.1% raising questions about the Bank of England's interest rate strategy, while precious metals rally ahead of a Federal Reserve decision.

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says

Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.

2026-06-13 · 04:09 UTC
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Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department

2026-06-13 · 03:28

The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the…

Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

2026-06-13 · 00:56

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

2026-06-12 · 23:02

The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for…

DNI Gabbard Reveals Evidence of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Global Biolab Program

2026-06-12 · 22:41

The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland

2026-06-12 · 22:08

BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.

'Honoured and humbled' BBC presenter Watson appointed MBE

2026-06-12 · 21:30

BBC Sport NI presenter Stephen Watson says he is "truly honoured and humbled" after being appointed an MBE in the King's…

Controversial FISA spying law expires tonight. The spying will continue.

2026-06-12 · 18:57

Section 702 of FISA to expire tonight, but certification lasts until March 2027.

EV demand up 50% in France and Germany since Iran war

2026-06-12 · 18:50

A Peter Thiel-Backed Tribunal Is Putting Journalists on Trial

2026-06-12 · 18:40

Peter Thiel-backed startup Objection uses AI tribunals to adjudicate disputes over published journalism, allowing…

Have politics finally come for the National Academies of Science?

2026-06-12 · 18:31

A pending report on climate attribution may be setting the stage for conflict.

Ukraine's one-time test used fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers

2026-06-12 · 18:03

Full autonomy is rare, but Ukraine is installing AI modules on drones and robots.

Iran-Linked Group That Hacked Kash Patel's Email Threatens World Cup With Hijacked FBI Drones

2026-06-12 · 17:12

The Iran-linked hacking group said it accessed footage from FBI-controlled drones and warned World Cup teams that they…

Law Enforcement's "Warrior" Problem

2026-06-12 · 17:04

# Summary Law enforcement has adopted an expansive "warrior mindset" that trains officers to view their work as combat…

Killer robots are here – we must finally decide whether to accept them

2026-06-12 · 16:55

We can no longer ignore the growing threat of fully autonomous weapons.

Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protests

2026-06-12 · 16:41

Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

Trump accuses Iran of leaking agreement details that 'bear no relation to the truth'

2026-06-12 · 16:28

The US president's reaction came as Iranian media reported purported details from the alleged agreement that included…

RFK Jr. melts down over NYT report, admits he blacklists reporters

2026-06-12 · 16:19

NYT reported Kennedy is disengaged. Kennedy's response seems to show NYT is right.

French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings

2026-06-12 · 16:19

The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.

Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM

2026-06-12 · 15:55

José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.

From Rockets to Riches: SpaceX Could Push Musk Past $1 Trillion

2026-06-12 · 15:30

Elon Musk may be closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire than many realize, and SpaceX could be the vehicle…

The ECB accelerates on the digital euro with a banking test in Italy

2026-06-12 · 15:05

The Digital Euro takes a more concrete step in Italy.

Global Stocks Rise, Oil Prices Drop as U.S.-Iran Deal Hopes Ease Inflation Fears

2026-06-12 · 14:09

Global stocks rose sharply on Friday as reports of a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal eased fears over inflation and…

Air India crash investigation update reveals few details

2026-06-12 · 13:58

A statement said "significant progress" had been made into investigating the crash which left 260 people dead a year ago.

Trump Set To Sign an MoU Between the US and Iran This Weekend

2026-06-12 · 13:19

According to reports, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran is in place and ready for US President…

US surveillance law to expire for first time after lawmakers reject Trump’s controversial pick to lead spy agencies

2026-06-12 · 11:43

The spy law known as Section 702, which authorizes the NSA and FBI's warrantless surveillance, will all but certainly…

Ebola cases in DRC rise to 676 as Kenya protests erupt over US plans

2026-06-12 · 11:30

Outbreak responses are still playing catch-up as US works to isolate itself.

Indonesian students protest against state spending, fuel price hike

2026-06-12 · 11:15

The protesters warn wasteful government spending risks driving the country into bankruptcy.

Predictive Markets: Gary Gensler Supports States Against the CFTC

2026-06-12 · 10:21

The former SEC chief, Gary Gensler, takes a stand! According to him, predictive markets must not escape state laws.

'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him

2026-06-12 · 08:52

Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.

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