Is pulling troops back a smart strategic shift—or a risky signal to rivals? That’s the debate heating up after the Pentagon’s plan to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany. Critics aren’t holding back. Senior Republicans Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers warn the move could weaken deterrence and embolden Vladimir Putin. Their argument? Don’t pull back—push
The crew of Artemis II has just crossed into the Moon’s gravitational pull, setting up a historic moment. Hurtling through space in their Orion capsule, the four astronauts are on track to break a 56-year record set by Apollo 13—and then some. By the time they hit their peak distance—over 252,000 miles from Earth—they won’t
The United States Senate has voted to approve a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security. Potentially ending a partial government shutdown that has dragged on for 40 days. But there’s a twist: the deal excludes funding tied to immigration enforcement agencies such as US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Why does that matter? Because
Is the online shopping battle about to get a lot more crowded in the UK? Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is stepping into the British market with the launch of its new platform, Joybuy. And it’s clearly aiming straight at rivals like Amazon. The company says the service will operate from distribution hubs in Milton Keynes
How close can danger get to a former president’s doorstep? Closer than you might think. An armed man was shot dead after breaching security at Mar-a-Lago, the Florida residence of Donald Trump. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Sunday—while Trump himself was in Washington, DC. According to the United States Secret Service, the
Australia is sending a blunt message: hate won’t be tolerated—especially from visitors. A British man living in Queensland has had his visa cancelled. He now faces deportation after allegedly posting Nazi symbols online and promoting violent, pro-Nazi views. The 43-year-old was arrested earlier this month and has since been placed in immigration detention in Brisbane.
What if your daily commute came with a bird’s-eye view? That’s now a reality in the southeastern suburbs of Paris. Gondolas began gliding above rooftops this weekend with the launch of the region’s first urban cable car. Officials unveiled the new C1 line in Limeil-Brevannes, joined by regional president Valérie Pécresse and local mayors. The
Tragedy struck New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook, as two climbers lost their lives in a fall from the notoriously brutal summit. They were part of a four-person group attempting the 3,724m climb. The other two escaped injury and were rescued by helicopter early Tuesday after calling for help the night before. Hours later, rescuers
A mother-daughter duo in Sydney—one calling herself a fortune teller and feng shui master—have been charged in an alleged $70 million scam. The scam targeted vulnerable Vietnamese-Australians. Police say the 53-year-old mother and her 25-year-old daughter were part of a “highly sophisticated” money-laundering syndicate. The mother allegedly convinced clients in financial distress to take out
Who knew stealing toys could land you in this much trouble? An Australian man has been charged after allegedly swiping dozens of Labubu dolls. Yes, those mischievous, elf-like collectibles that have fans queuing for hours. Police say the 40-year-old made off with 43 of them, worth nearly A$9,000 ($5,800), during a string of shopping centre
High in the Andes Mountains, scientists in Argentina have unearthed a piece of prehistory. The fossilised remains of one of the world’s oldest dinosaurs have been discovered. The small, long-necked creature was named Huayracursor Jaguensis. It was discovered nearly 3,000 meters (almost 10,000 feet) above sea level in Argentina’s northwest. Researchers at CONICET announced this
Lisbon’s iconic yellow funicular—so often the backdrop of postcards and tourist selfies—has become the scene of tragedy. At least three people were killed and 20 more injured on Wednesday evening. The famous Gloria cable railway derailed near Avenida da Liberdade, Portugal’s Civil Protection Authority confirmed. “Several passengers remain trapped,” officials said, adding that two victims
