- He Wanted to Modernize the Military. Pete Hegseth Forced Him Out Rolling Stone
- Army secretary who quit Pentagon after clashes with Hegseth breaks silence The Independent
- Pentagon Pete’s Wild Meltdown Over ‘Gift’ Revealed thedailybeast.com
He Wanted to Modernize the Military. Pete Hegseth Forced Him Out – Rolling Stone
- He Wanted to Modernize the Military. Pete Hegseth Forced Him Out Rolling Stone
- Army secretary who quit Pentagon after clashes with Hegseth breaks silence The Independent
- Pentagon Pete’s Wild Meltdown Over ‘Gift’ Revealed thedailybeast.com
Amid teen triumph and organisational chaos, Asian Games close in Japan
The continental competition hosted 17,000 athletes over two weeks in Aichi-Nagoya.
Yemen’s leader announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory
Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen.
Torrential rain and flooding leave 2 dead and 1 missing in Spain’s Catalonia region – dw.com
- Torrential rain and flooding leave 2 dead and 1 missing in Spain's Catalonia region dw.com
- One dead and scores rescued in floods in Spain CNN
- Two dead in flooding in Spain's Catalonia region Reuters
- Severe weather: city gradually returning to normal Ajuntament de Barcelona
- Two people have died in Spain's Catalonia region due to flooding Euronews.com
Merz makes surprise Kyiv visit as Germany pledges more aid to Ukraine – Euronews.com
- Merz makes surprise Kyiv visit as Germany pledges more aid to Ukraine Euronews.com
- Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won't be intimidated Reuters
- Germany’s Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv to the sound of sirens and explosions NBC News
- Germany working to accelerate Ukraine's accession to EU – Merz ukrinform.net
- Merz pledges military and financial aid on visit to Ukraine dw.com
Church Holds Big Day for Some Good, Good Boys and Girls – Newser
Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
Footage shows a drone hitting the Pivnichyi (Northern) Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.
Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
Footage shows a drone hitting the Pivnichyi (Northern) Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.
Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital
German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital.
Brazil votes in deeply polarised election pitting Lula against Bolsonaro
Close race expected as left-wing leader Lula seeks fourth nonconsecutive term against right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro.
Iran says Hormuz to remain closed until US meets conditions
Tehran says reopening Strait of Hormuz has been its main goal, while the US continues to focus on nuclear talks.
Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws
Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport.
What to know about Brazil’s election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro
Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
Red Bull’s Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain GP F1 race in Sepang
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finish second and third.
Laugh-Out-Loud Animal Photos: 18 Finalists For Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 – Forbes
- Laugh-Out-Loud Animal Photos: 18 Finalists For Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 Forbes
- Yoga bears to resting owl face: 10 of the funniest animal photos of 2026 BBC
- Irish woman's gosling photo shortlisted for comedy award RTE.ie
- Comedy wildlife photography award finalists 2026 – in pictures The Guardian
- Wild Hijinx and Hilarious Happenstance Reign in the 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards thisiscolossal.com
Is the Sudanese army gaining momentum against the RSF?
The SAF claims victory in a vital North Kordofan town, weakening RSF’s access to fighters and supply routes.
Will Brazil’s Lula halt the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America?
Lula has remained a symbol for much of the global left amid the rise of the far right in Latin America.
Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Tucker Carlson of ‘verging on defending Hitler’
Former Tory minister defends UK decision to enter war in podcast with US rightwinger and Putin sympathiser
The former Tory minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has found himself defending Britain’s decision to fight against Adolf Hitler after inviting the US rightwinger and Vladimir Putin sympathiser Tucker Carlson into his home for an interview.
During the encounter, Carlson repeatedly suggested the west was to blame for inviting aggression from Russia and said of the prospect that Britain could have lost to Hitler: “Who cares?”
Continue reading...Russia’s nuclear plants are ageing. Who will pay to dismantle them?
Moscow faces a huge decommissioning bill at home even as it expands its nuclear industry abroad.