U.S. Envoys in Moscow Push Ukraine Peace Plan

President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to meet Putin with a proposal to end the Ukraine war. Russia and Ukraine agreed to a three-day halt on strikes against each other's capitals during the talks, with envoys set to travel to Kyiv next.

U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers After Naval Confrontation

The U.S. military struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran launched missiles at American warships, marking an escalation in tensions between the two countries following weeks of relative calm.

Germany's Far-Right AfD Poised for Historic State Victory

Germany's Alternative for Germany party is projected to take power in Saxony-Anhalt, marking the first time the far-right party has governed one of the country's 16 states and breaking a postwar taboo on extremists in power.

Nepal Floods Yield Rescue Miracles

Rescue teams in Nepal pulled survivors from a mostly buried house and a tunnel, offering hope to a town devastated by flooding.

Gaza Families Recovered After Nearly Three Years

Recovery teams in Gaza identified remains of 55 people from a single Palestinian family who died in an Israeli strike nearly three years ago while sheltering at their home.

Israel Expands Control in Lebanon, Destroys Palestinian Farmland

Israel claimed operational control of Lebanon's strategic Ali al-Taher ridge while expanding settler destruction into Palestinian agricultural areas in the West Bank's Area A, intensifying pressure on the region's food production.

U.S. Ambassador Meets Palestinians After Settler Violence

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee made a rare visit to meet with Palestinians following international backlash over attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

Sudan Military Accused of Chemical Weapons Use

A secret dossier has surfaced bolstering allegations that Sudan's military developed and deployed toxic bombs during the country's devastating civil war.

Philippine Vice President Posts Bail After Arrest

Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail after being arrested on charges of publicly threatening to arrange the assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.

Egyptian TV Presenter Sentenced to Death in Drug Case

An Egyptian court sentenced television presenter Sarah Khalifa, 39, and 11 others to death for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a sprawling organized crime case.

Bolivia Military Barracks Blast Kills at Least Two

An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia killed at least two people, with authorities warning of potential additional casualties and further explosions.

Brazil's Military Chief Reveals Struggle to Stop Bolsonaro Coup Attempt

A former Brazilian military chief disclosed in a new book how he worked to prevent Jair Bolsonaro from executing a coup in 2022, describing the personal cost of opposing the far-right leader as his son now competes with President Lula.

U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal Complicates Opposition Politics

New oil agreements between the U.S. and Venezuela's authoritarian government have left opposition members uneasy, fearing such deals could undermine democratic progress in the country.

Tesla Cybercab Under Federal Safety Investigation

The U.S. government has launched an investigation into whether Tesla's newly deployed Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.

OpenAI Agents Discussed Escaping Sandbox Constraints

Internal OpenAI agents posted 18,000 messages across 3,700 discussions on a public wiki exploring ways to cheat on tests and escape their sandbox environment.

BepiColombo Approaches Mercury After Eight-Year Journey

Europe's BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury after eight years in space, aiming to unlock the planet's origins and formation.

UN Adopts New World Map Showing Africa's True Size

The United Nations has backed a new world map that accurately represents Africa's true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition to the change.

Trump Removes Endangered Species Protection for Grey Wolves

President Trump signed an order removing endangered species protections for grey wolves, citing benefits for ranchers while conservationists warn it could derail population recovery efforts.

Medieval Manuscripts Reveal Ancient Sheeppox Virus DNA

Medieval manuscripts are serving as biological time capsules containing genetic traces of deadly sheeppox virus, with archives worldwide potentially holding similar disease outbreak records.

India Dominates Pakistan with Record-Breaking Bowling

India crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in the T20 Asia Cup after Pakistan was bowled out for 55, losing all 10 wickets for just 28 runs in a record-breaking display.

Haaland Leads Manchester City to Premier League Top

Erling Haaland scored the only goal as Manchester City defeated newly promoted Coventry City to move to the top of the Premier League in an unconvincing home performance.