Politics
German Green Party leader attacks Merz government over climate response
Felix Banaszak criticizes current governance amid dropping river levels and extreme weather
Australia and Vietnam agree to deepen strategic and defense ties
Leaders seek to expand cooperation in maritime security, critical minerals, and clean energy during talks in Canberra.
Iran's supreme leader reshuffles top military and security leadership
The appointments place longtime Revolutionary Guard veterans in key positions following the recent war with the US and Israel.
Ukrainian Drone Attack on Belgorod Kills 5, Russia Says
The attack on the Russian city of Belgorod is part of a series of weekend strikes that killed civilians on both sides and damaged buildings and oil facilities.
Iraq Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-Minister over Illicit Gain
The warrant follows an anti-corruption probe into fake companies and ministry contracts.
US Reaffirms Support for Yemen Amid Renewed Clashes with Houthis
Washington's envoy met Yemeni officials as fighting escalates to levels unseen since a 2022 truce.
Iran executes woman who resisted sexual assault
Marziye Niyeri was put to death after courts rejected her self-defense plea, according to reports.
NORAD fighter jets intercept planes near Trump's Bedminster golf club
Two civilian aircraft entered a temporary flight restriction zone and were safely escorted out by F-16s while President Trump was at the club.
Hannover Airport flights temporarily suspended after drone sighting
Runways closed for over an hour overnight; police suspect a non-commercial drone amid wider security concerns.
Hunter Biden says father's cancer has metastasized to bones
In a BBC interview, Hunter Biden discussed former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer battle, describing it as 'very painful' and 'very debilitating.'
Sanders Urges Democrats to Ban Super PACs from Primaries, Criticizes AIPAC
The Vermont senator calls for an end to outside spending in Democratic primaries, targeting AIPAC and other groups.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs picks ex-GOP mayor John Giles as running mate
The move pairs the Democratic incumbent with a former Republican for the state's first lieutenant governor race.
French firefighters call strike on 13 August for more resources and recruitment
A united front of nine unions demands sustainable funding, statutory recruitment and staff safety as France's fire services face mounting pressure.
US Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over ICC Sanctions
Four organizations file a federal lawsuit challenging an executive order they say illegally targets the International Criminal Court and its supporters.
WHO Defends Childhood Immunization Guidelines After Trump Order
The World Health Organization reaffirmed its science-based vaccine recommendations following the US president's decision to reduce the recommended childhood vaccine schedule from 17 to 11.
Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf withdraws from German Constitutional Court candidacy
The law professor cited digital campaigns and political opposition as factors following the cancellation of her election.
EU proposes European Day for victims of workplace accidents
The proposal comes ahead of the 70th anniversary of the Marcinelle mining disaster.
France reports 5.8% increase in burglaries during July 2026
Residential and business break-ins rose to 27,648 incidents according to Ministry of the Interior data.
Argentine police use tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators in Buenos Aires
Protests against a private property bill escalated into clashes in front of the Senate seat.
Turkey bans ads promising 'guaranteed visas' for three months
The Ministry of Trade Advertising Board ruled that unauthorized firms promising certain results are deceptive to consumers.
ASELSAN completes TOLUN P bunker buster guided munition test
The weapon hit its target with precision from a Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA platform
Turkey arrests 104 ISIS suspects in operations across 30 provinces
The Ministry of Interior reported that the network provided financing and propaganda for the organization.
Houthi drone and missile attacks kill 17 Yemeni soldiers
The Yemeni military stated that the strikes targeted units fighting terrorism and smuggling networks.
Türkiye extends residence permit options for international graduates
New regulation allows graduates to extend short-term permits for an additional year to support employment and further studies.
German politician calls for centralized drone defense after explosive drone found
CDU Defense Committee chairman proposes shifting responsibility to the Ministry of the Interior following incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Atatürk portrait and quote missing from Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs briefing room
Ministry sources claim renovations are incomplete as symbols remain absent 36 days after reopening
Mexico arrests former governor in 2014 student abduction case
The detention follows allegations regarding the concealment or destruction of evidence related to the missing students.
Deaths reported at school shooting in Nonthaburi province, Thailand
A student has been identified as the perpetrator at Debsirin Nonthaburi School.
US Senate delays CLARITY Act vote until September
Republican leaders are expected to depart for August recess without a vote on crypto legislation.
Bavarian intelligence places AfD deputy Benjamin Nolte under surveillance
The decision follows suspicions that the lawmaker is abusing his office to combat the free democratic basic order.