Another White House renovation? A look at Trump’s new helipad
The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic grounds.
Russia to close Goethe-Institut centres as Germany tensions escalate
Moscow to shut Goethe-Institut centres after Germany announces the closure of two Russian institutions.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman tells G20 AI will be as essential as electricity
‘A kid growing up today will never be smarter than AI.’
Satellite images show how Canadian ‘island’ vanished before turning up 20 miles away – BBC
- Satellite images show how Canadian 'island' vanished before turning up 20 miles away BBC
- Peekaboo island: the floating forest confounding nature watchers in western Canada The Guardian
- An island mysteriously appeared — then disappeared — on B.C.'s largest reservoir CBC
- How the Hell Did an Island Suddenly Appear, Then Vanish? 404 Media
- An island is floating around a B.C. reservoir — and it keeps disappearing globalnews.ca
Taiwan proposes extra $4.6 billion in defence spending for this year – Reuters
- Taiwan proposes extra $4.6 billion in defence spending for this year Reuters
- Opinion | Taiwan’s Drone Realism WSJ
- Extra funds push Taiwan’s defence spending past NT$1 trillion for the first time scmp.com
- Cabinet proposes US$19.12 billion supplementary budget Focus Taiwan
- Taiwan president says only military strength can keep the peace with China Arab News PK
Alcaraz, Sabalenka ease into US Open third round; American players shine
Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe progress to the third round.
Iran Red Crescent urges ICC probe into deadly US strike on wedding party
Outrage grows over US strike that killed four people and wounded 67 at a wedding party in Kuhestak.
Pakistan’s Punjab allows ‘secret’ terrorism trials: Why it’s controversial
A single unnamed official can order anonymous judges, prosecutors and witnesses in terrorism cases, with no time limit.
Japan Seeks AARGM-ER to Suppress Enemy Warship Air Defenses – navalnews.com
- Japan Seeks AARGM-ER to Suppress Enemy Warship Air Defenses navalnews.com
- Japan Plans to Adopt ASM-3ER Anti-Ship Missile for Air-to-Air Role navalnews.com
- Japan Budget Requests Record $55.6B for Unmanned, Long Range Strike Capabilities USNI News
- Japan Targets Record Defense Spend as China Pressure Grows WSJ
- Japan seeks new extended-range missiles in record $55B defense budget request Breaking Defense
Spain’s Sánchez: Government has ‘nothing to hide’ over Ceuta crisis – Euronews.com
- Spain's Sánchez: Government has 'nothing to hide' over Ceuta crisis Euronews.com
- Spain’s PM says he received no advance warnings of Ceuta influx as he defends handling of crisis cnn.com
- Spain’s Leader Questions Morocco Border Control During Ceuta Migrant Surge The New York Times
- Spanish government in turmoil as Ceuta crisis deepens Euronews.com
- Spain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breach The Guardian
China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran
Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.
Russia to close German cultural centers amid deepening tensions with Europe over supporting Ukraine – apnews.com
- Russia to close German cultural centers amid deepening tensions with Europe over supporting Ukraine apnews.com
- ‘New Generation Warfare’: Rear Admiral Reacts To Liepzig Airport Drone Attack Germany Blames On Russia Forbes
- The Fallout of Russia’s Failed Drone Attack on Germany Foreign Policy
- E.U. Chief Says Alleged Russian Drone Plot Had 'Hallmarks of State-Sponsored Terrorism' Time Magazine
- EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany BBC
EU remains divided over trade sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says the bloc 'should be moving collectively' in upholding international law.
Scott Bessent Tries To Shame Media At Presser, And It Spectacularly Backfires – huffpost.com
Why so many countries want to join the EU, except Europe’s richest – Euronews.com
- Why so many countries want to join the EU, except Europe’s richest Euronews.com
- EU enlargement hits an Icelandic snag The Economist
- Definitely no or maybe yes: what tipped the Icelandic referendum | Miranda Bryant The Guardian
- What Iceland’s snub means for the EU’s place in the world politico.eu
- Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks BBC
Spanish government in turmoil as Ceuta crisis deepens – Euronews.com
- Spanish government in turmoil as Ceuta crisis deepens Euronews.com
- Spain's PM Sanchez says no evidence Morocco orchestrated Ceuta border surge Reuters
- Morocco not to blame for Ceuta border breach, says Spanish PM The Guardian
- Spain’s Sánchez accuses Russia and Israel of inflaming migrant crisis Financial Times
- Pedro Sánchez’s Ceuta crisis just got a lot worse politico.eu
LA Clippers fined $30m over Leonard pay scandal
The LA Clippers are fined $30m by the NBA for violating salary rules in order to funnel millions of dollars to star player Kawhi Leonard.
Eto’o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino
Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.
UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.