- North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip Reuters
- North Korea tested 'cutting-edge' weapons system on Wednesday, KCNA reports Reuters
- North Korea launches ballistic missiles days before Trump's visit to the peninsula Fox News
- North Korea says its latest missile tests demonstrate a new hypersonic system NBC News
- North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the east, Seoul says Politico
LIVE: Trump to host NATO chief as Putin meeting collapses
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits the US as Trump proposes freezing the battle lines in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Where might the stolen Louvre jewels end up; will the robbers be caught?
French police are expected to scour security footage in an attempt to identify the suspects.
The Church of England owes Zimbabwe more than an apology
From colonial conquest to cover-ups, the Church’s power in Africa was built on empire, silence and denial.
SpaceX says it has cut Starlink services to Myanmar scam camps
Campaigners say Starlink technology has enabled crime syndicates to operate from locations along the Thai-Myanmar border.
SpaceX says it has cut Starlink services to Myanmar scam camps – BBC
- SpaceX says it has cut Starlink services to Myanmar scam camps BBC
- Thousands detained as Myanmar military raids notorious KK park scam compound The Guardian
- Myanmar junta says seized 30 Starlink receivers in scam centre raid France 24
- Myanmar scam centre raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand Yahoo
- SpaceX disables 2,500 Starlink terminals allegedly used by Asian scam centers Ars Technica
SpaceX says it has cut Starlink services to Myanmar scam camps
Campaigners say Starlink technology has enabled crime syndicates to operate from locations along the Thai-Myanmar border.
Israeli minister says ‘99%’ of settlers are law-abiding
Israel’s foreign minister recently said Israeli settlers are “the most law-keeping people on earth”.
Israel deports 32 activists aiding Palestinian olive farmers amid attacks
Israeli army and settlers have carried out 158 attacks against olive pickers since the start of the current season
Eight pupils suspended after video shows assault at South African school
The mother of one of the assault victims says he is a cancer survivor, according to reports.
Why is Trump tearing down parts of the White House?
The White House has begun tearing down parts of the East Wing to make way for President Trump’s new ballroom.
NYC working-class Muslims see progress in Mamdani, but policies win votes
History-making run met with pride, prejudice, but many Muslim New Yorkers more focused on message of affordability.
How Zohran Mamdani is hoping to make history as New York Mayor
34-year-old Zohran Mamdani is leading the race to become New York City’s next mayor and will create a series of firsts.
Is JD Vance right in blaming left for political violence in the US?
Vance claims left-wing violence is on the rise, but long-term data show right-wing attacks have been far higher.
Russia “spits in face” of peace advocates, Zelenskyy says as Russian drones strike Kharkiv kindergarten, injuring kids – Euromaidan Press
- Russia "spits in face" of peace advocates, Zelenskyy says as Russian drones strike Kharkiv kindergarten, injuring kids Euromaidan Press
- Zelensky Says Russian Strike on School Shows Putin Isn’t Serious About Ukraine Talks The New York Times
- Seven people injured following a direct Russian strike on a kindergarten in Kharkiv. One person killed. Russian barbarism knows no limits. I urge strong responses and steps to make Russia feel the cost of its crimes. Discussions cannot stop this terror. Weapo X
- Russia bombs kindergarten in Kharkiv, Ukraine says politico.eu
- Terrified Ukrainian toddlers cling to firefighters after Russia blasts kindergarten with killer drones New York Post
Paris’s Louvre Museum reopens after $102m jewel heist
The Louvre reopens after robbery, prompting debates on security amid ongoing investigations and Senate scrutiny.
Moment Russian drone strikes near apartments in Ukraine
A bystander filmed the moment a Russian drone struck near an apartment building in Sumy, Ukraine.
Children in Gaza face more trauma, despite ceasefire
For the past two years, children in Gaza faced explosions, death and suffering because of Israel’s war.
Vance & Netanyahu comment on Gaza ceasefire after meeting
US VP JD Vance and Israeli PM Netanyahu say they’re working on a “peace plan” and an “unbelievable day after” for Gaza.
US ‘Night Stalkers’ seen in Caribbean as fears of regime change rise in Venezuela
Elite helicopter unit’s part in military deployment comes as Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Nicolás Maduro
They call themselves the Night Stalkers and their unofficial motto hints at the group’s lethal nocturnal line of work: “Death Waits in the Dark.” “You can flee, but they will find you,” warns a rare book about the US army’s secretive 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR).
Since the elite helicopter unit’s creation in 1981, its daredevil pilots have taken part in some of the most dangerous missions in recent US military history: battling Islamic State during Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, and Somali warlords during Operation Gothic Serpent; and spiriting Navy Seals into Pakistan to kill the al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden as part of Operation Neptune Spear.
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