What qualifies someone to become America’s top intelligence official? Experience in espionage? National security? Or managing the country’s housing market? That question is driving debate after US President Donald Trump named Bill Pulte, a housing regulator and private equity investor, as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI). The official responsible for overseeing 18 US intelligence
Can an AI chatbot be held responsible for real-world harm? Florida is about to test that question in court. The state has become the first in the US to sue OpenAI over the design and safety of ChatGPT. Accusing the company of putting profits ahead of public safety. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges the
Could a single daily pill finally change the outlook for one of the deadliest cancers in the world? Scientists believe a new drug may have done just that. Researchers say a treatment called daraxonrasib has nearly doubled survival times for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. Offering fresh hope against a disease that has long been
What should have been a night of celebration quickly turned into a night of chaos across France. After Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Arsenal to win the Champions League, thousands of jubilant fans poured into the streets. But amid the celebrations, clashes erupted between crowds and police, leaving 219 people injured, including eight in serious condition.
Ukraine’s drones are no longer just hunting targets near the front line. They’re reaching deep into Russian supply networks, and that could be changing the course of the war. Imagine trying to fight a battle when fuel trucks, ammunition convoys and food supplies keep disappearing before they ever reach soldiers. That’s exactly the pressure Ukraine
Could Donald Trump soon be staring back at Americans from a brand-new $250 bill? That’s the idea now circulating in Washington — and it’s already sparking fierce debate. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing for the possibility of printing a commemorative $250 note. It is tied to America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. There’s just one major
The Moon is no longer just a symbol of past glory — it’s becoming the centrepiece of a new global power race. And Nasa wants to make sure the US gets there first. The space agency has unveiled ambitious plans for robotic landers, hopping drones, lunar vehicles and even semi-permanent housing as part of its
Just when hopes of a breakthrough were growing, the US launched fresh strikes on Iran. Raising a tense question: is the ceasefire holding, or quietly falling apart? Washington says the attacks targeted Iranian missile sites and boats near Bandar Abbas. They were allegedly trying to place mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the
A world record was broken in Las Vegas this weekend — but don’t expect it to appear in the official history books anytime soon. Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev became the only athlete at the controversial Enhanced Games to beat a recognised world record. He clocked 20.81 seconds in the men’s 50m freestyle. That’s faster than
Gunfire near the White House? For a few chaotic moments on Saturday evening, One of the most heavily guarded places on Earth looked dangerously vulnerable again. A 21-year-old man identified by US media as Nasire Best was shot dead after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint. Triggering a rapid response from Secret Service
At least 90 miners were killed after a massive gas explosion ripped through the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province. Marking China’s deadliest mining disaster in more than a decade. Nearly 250 workers were reportedly underground when the blast struck on Friday evening. Triggering panic, toxic fumes, and a desperate race for survival. Some miners
Why would one of the most powerful intelligence officials in Washington suddenly walk away from the job? For Tulsi Gabbard, the answer appears deeply personal. Gabbard announced she will resign as US director of national intelligence at the end of June. Her husband, Abraham, was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. In an
