Fierce winds, walls of rain and towering waves — Super Typhoon Ragasa slammed Hong Kong on Wednesday. It then churned toward southern China, leaving a deadly trail across East Asia. In Taiwan, a decades-old lake barrier burst under the storm’s weight, killing at least 17 people. In Hong Kong, glass doors at a luxury hotel
How far would a 13-year-old go just to see the world? In a story straight out of a thriller, an Afghan boy from Kunduz slipped past airport security in Kabul. He wedged himself into the landing gear compartment of a Kam Air passenger jet bound for Delhi. Hours later, he was found wandering the runway
Is Britain tearing up the diplomatic playbook? Prime Minister Keir Starmer just stunned the world by officially recognising a Palestinian state. He says the move is meant to “keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution.” Australia, Canada and Portugal have done the same, with France likely to join. The backlash was instant.
A late-night training mission in Washington state has ended in tragedy. A Black Hawk helicopter from the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment — known as the Night Stalkers — went down. It happened near Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Wednesday evening. The Army now believes the four soldiers on board are dead. Crash Claims Elite
What happens when a top federal prosecutor doubts the case he’s asked to pursue—especially when the president is watching? That’s the drama unfolding in Virginia, where Erik Siebert, acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District, abruptly resigned. President Donald Trump bluntly declared, “I want him out.” Siebert’s team had been investigating claims that New York
How does a 3,000-year-old royal treasure turn into a pile of melted gold worth less than a used car? Egyptian police say that’s exactly what happened in Cairo. A priceless bracelet from the reign of Pharaoh Amenemope vanished from the Egyptian Museum. It was sold for about $4,000 and destroyed. Authorities announced Thursday they’ve arrested
A routine follow-up on a domestic case turned into a nightmare in rural Pennsylvania. Three police officers are dead, two more critically wounded, and a small town is reeling. What went so terribly wrong on an otherwise quiet afternoon in North Codorus Township? State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris said the suspect opened fire on officers
What’s next for TikTok in the U.S.? According to President Donald Trump — a deal. Speaking to reporters before leaving for a state visit to the UK, Trump said he’d “reached a deal with China.” He planned to call President Xi on Friday to lock it in. For now, the looming ban has been pushed
What happens when a drunken prank crosses the line? In Shanghai, two 17-year-olds found out the hard way after peeing into a pot of broth at a Haidilao hotpot restaurant — and then posting the video online. The fallout was swift. China’s most famous hotpot chain rushed to reassure diners, refunding thousands and replacing equipment
What were you doing at 15? British actor Owen Cooper was busy making Emmy history. The Netflix breakout star of Adolescence just became the youngest male ever to snag a Primetime Emmy. He picked up Best Supporting Actor for his role as a schoolboy accused of murder. “I was nothing three years ago — now
How do you sum up a fighter who defined a generation of British boxing? Ricky Hatton — “The Hitman” — has died at 46, UK media report, leaving fans and fighters stunned. Police in Greater Manchester say a man’s body was found early Sunday morning in Hyde, Tameside. No suspicious circumstances are suspected, though authorities
What city is next on Donald Trump’s list for a National Guard deployment? Memphis, Tennessee. The US President revealed the move in a sprawling Fox News interview Friday. He called the city “deeply troubled” and insisted both the Democratic mayor and the Republican governor were “happy” about it. If true, it’s a striking escalation. Just
