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Thomas Markle was jailed without bond after removing his ankle tether in Tampa. He faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material found in storage units, with witnesses identifying him in images from decades ago.
A 41-year-old US Army serviceman was arrested in Gloucestershire for suspected espionage under the National Security Act 2023.…
The FDA mandated new safety labels for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound due to an increased risk of…
International desk
Tens of thousands of mourners joined President Nawrocki and Prime Minister Tusk in a silent Krakow march to honor the six killed by Michal Oksinski. The gunman, who died after a police shootout, had legally owned firearms and shot his family before driving to the…
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps executed unprecedented cyberattacks on 700 food distribution sites…
Leaked Rosstat records show 412,576 Russian soldiers died in Ukraine, with experts estimating the true toll near 500,000. The data…
Joe Biden will limit speaking engagements for his memoir, Promise Me America, due to aggressive prostate cancer. The book, releasing…
Power and policy
Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina applied for a new passport, signaling her intent to return from exile despite a death sentence for crimes against humanity. She…
Companies and markets
Jens Eskelund warns that European manufacturers may abandon Chinese markets by 2030 due to intense competition and a 30% undervalued currency. A Goldman Sachs report predicts…
Sports desk
Manchester United director Jason Wilcox is reviewing head coach Michael Carrick's position after the team fell to 18th place with eight points. The club faces internal friction and fitness doubts following a…
Digital world
Research and discovery
The World Meteorological Organization reports that Earth's energy imbalance reached its highest level since monitoring began, with average surface temperatures 1.47C above preindustrial levels. The ocean absorbed 90% of excess…
Evidence first
Mayo Clinic researchers reported that CAR-T cell therapy enabled patients with stiff person syndrome to regain the ability to walk and work. The study, published in Jama Neurology, shows dramatic…
Arts and screen
James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving their roles as co-CEOs of the DC Universe two months after the Warner Bros. merger. Producer Jeremy Latcham, a former Marvel collaborator, will…
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A predicted PP and Vox victory in Spain's November 29 election threatens to reignite Catalan independence, with 43% of residents still supporting secession. Leaders…
President Trump declared the Iran conflict effectively over to defuse escalation fears following Republican midterm losses. He cited protection for Gulf allies and stated…
Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, forcing a House vote within two days. The resolution cites unauthorized attacks and the…
Ursula von der Leyen announced 50 million euros for a Black Sea Maritime Security Hub and 10 million for Romanian search-and-rescue. The funding follows…
Apiiro researchers identified over 100,000 public GitHub repositories containing Claude Code settings files. Approximately 1,100 files from 63 organizations exposed sensitive data like API…
A catastrophic explosion at the HABAŞ steel factory in Aliağa killed ten people and injured fifteen, with four workers still trapped. Authorities attribute the…
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Teddy Riner announced his candidacy for the French presidency, citing national unity from the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old judoka…
EU-Lisa filed a lawsuit in Estonia against IBM, Atos, and Leonardo in December 2025 over delivery delays for the Entry/Exit System. The agency claims…
Researchers document 25 youth-led protests worldwide that influenced elections in Brazil and Serbia. The movement uses digital tools to bypass state repression, which has…
President Trump acknowledged on 60 Minutes that his administration's aggressive deportation policy was too tough following the Republican midterm loss.
