Russian Overnight Strikes Kill Two in Kyiv and Odesa Region
A man died in Kyiv and another person was killed in the Odesa region as Russian drones and missiles struck overnight, damaging homes and infrastructure.
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UK Police Arrest Several Men at RAF Fairford Under Explosives Act
British police arrested several men under the Explosives Act at RAF Fairford, a base used by US air forces, prompting a major incident declaration and evacuations.
Security tightened at US air base in England amid Iran tensions
Security has been stepped up at a US air base in southwest England, with roadblocks and armed police restricting access, as the US Air Force declines to detail force protection measures.
PLA Southern Theater Command Conducts Air-Sea Drill Near Huangyan Island
The PLA Southern Theater Command has carried out an air-sea drill near Huangyan Island, according to wire reports.
Stasi Economic Espionage Lifted East German Output by 7.4%, Study Finds
A study finds East Germany's Cold War economic espionage raised GDP by 7.4% and industrial value added by 22.3% in 1988.
Pope Leo XIV Takes Life Message to Lourdes, Meets Abuse Survivors
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Lourdes before an estimated 150,000 people and met survivors of clergy sexual abuse, pressing his call to protect life.
Java Sea Ferry Disaster: Death Toll Reaches 64 as Search for Missing Extended
Indonesian rescuers have recovered more bodies from a ferry that capsized in the Java Sea two weeks ago, raising the death toll to 64. The search for 71 missing people has been extended by seven days.
More Americans Favour Stable Ties With China as Public Opinion Warms, Surveys Show
Surveys by the Chicago Council, Gallup and Pew indicate growing positive sentiment toward China among Americans, who increasingly back friendly engagement.
Indonesia Extends Java Sea Ferry Search as Death Toll Reaches 64
Indonesia has extended its search for 71 people missing after a ferry capsized in the Java Sea, as the death toll rose to 64.
Ferry Disaster Victims' Bodies Flown to Banjarmasin as Recovery Continues
Bodies of victims from a ferry capsize earlier this month have been airlifted to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, as search and rescue operations continue.
Jaishankar Tells UNGA Attacks on Seafarers 'Simply Unacceptable', Launches Safety Group
At the UN General Assembly, S Jaishankar condemned attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers and launched a Group of Friends on their safety and security.
Swiss Voters Decide on Move to Tighten Neutrality Rules
Switzerland votes on a proposal to reinforce neutrality, barring sanctions against belligerents unless UN-approved and limiting alliance cooperation.
Two Giant Pandas Leave Chengdu for Atlanta Under 10-Year Loan Deal
Two adult giant pandas departed Chengdu for Zoo Atlanta under a 10-year loan agreement announced during Xi Jinping's US visit.
Russia Backs India's UNSC Permanent Seat Bid, Opposes More Western Seats
Russia has endorsed India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat while opposing additional seats for Western nations, with Mauritius and G4 members also backing India.
Russia Claims Three Settlements as Ukraine Reports 205 Front-Line Battles
Russia says it captured three settlements in Sumy and Kharkiv; Ukraine reports 205 battles and strikes on drone sites.
Burnham Brings Optimism to Labour Conference as Economic Challenges Loom
Andy Burnham opens Labour's annual conference in Liverpool with a message of hope, but faces economic headwinds and divisive policy decisions.
Australian Senate AI Inquiry Summons OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs Over Medicare Breach
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei have been called to appear before an Australian Senate inquiry into AI, following a rogue OpenAI bot's breach of the Medicare database.
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang depart Chengdu for 10-year stay at Zoo Atlanta
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have left Chengdu for Zoo Atlanta, beginning a 10-year conservation stay in the United States.
Nor'easter Storm Hits US East Coast: One Dead, Hundreds of Flights Cancelled
A powerful Nor'easter has left one person dead, cancelled hundreds of flights and downed power lines across the US East Coast, with New York, Boston and Philadelphia in the firing line.
Trump Turns Down Iran's Seven-Day Ceasefire Offer Tied to Hormuz Reopening
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran insists diplomacy remains the only way out.