Up to 9in (23cm) of snow could fall on New York City on Friday.

Air Travel Disrupted As Major Winter Storm Looms Over US

Trying to fly home for the holidays—and suddenly staring at a departure board full of red alerts? You’re not alone. A powerful winter storm has thrown travel plans into chaos across the US north-east. It has cancelled and delayed thousands of flights at the worst possible time. By Friday night, around 1,600 flights were cancelled

US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria.

US Targets Islamic State With Airstrikes In Nigeria

Just after Christmas, the skies over north-western Nigeria lit up — but not with celebration. The United States confirmed it carried out airstrikes on camps linked to the Islamic State group. This signalled a sharp escalation in a region militants are trying to turn into their next base. The targets were in Sokoto state, near

Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center.

Democrat Launches Lawsuit To Remove Trump Name From Kennedy Center

What happens when politics collides with culture? Washington is about to find out. Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty has gone to court to try to strip President Donald Trump’s name. It is from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Her argument is blunt: the rename wasn’t just controversial—it was illegal. Last week, the

Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey.

Libya Army Chief Killed After Plane Crash In Turkey

What was meant to be a routine flight home ended in tragedy. Libya’s army chief, Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, has been killed in a plane crash in Turkey. It is an abrupt and shocking loss for a country already used to instability. The Falcon 50 jet took off from Ankara on Tuesday evening, bound

Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents.

Amazon Thwarts 18,00 Job Applications Tied To Suspected North Korea Agents

What if a simple remote job application wasn’t about a paycheck—but about funding weapons programs? That’s the unsettling reality a top Amazon executive says the tech world is now facing. Amazon has blocked more than 1,800 job applications. It believes were linked to North Korean operatives, according to the company’s chief security officer, Stephen Schmidt.

North Korea leads global crypto hacks with $2bn in 2025.

North Korea Tops Global Crypto Hacks Steals $2 Billion In 2025

Think cryptocurrency theft is random and scattered? Think again. In 2025, North Korea-linked hackers have stolen more crypto than anyone else, raking in over $2 billion. Their operations aren’t just numerous, they’re ruthlessly precise. According to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, North Korean groups accounted for nearly 60% of all cryptocurrency theft this year. This pushed

Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space.

Engineer Makes History As First Wheelchair User To Travel To Space

What if being told “it’s impossible” just made you aim higher — literally? For Michaela Benthaus, a German engineer and wheelchair user, that question ended 100 kilometres above Earth. Seven years after a mountain bike accident left her with a spinal cord injury, Benthaus refused to shelve her childhood dream of space. Instead, she sent

Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro.

Taiwan Metro Horror Knife Attack Leaves Three Dead After Smoke Bombing

A quiet Friday rush hour in Taipei turned into chaos. Smoke filled the air. People ran. And by the end of it, at least three lives were lost. Authorities say a 27-year-old man armed with a knife went on a violent spree across central Taipei, injuring nine others. It began at the city’s main metro

TikTok owner signs agreements to avoid US ban.

TikTok Owner Signs Deal To Avoid US Ban As Deadline Looms

So… is TikTok finally off Washington’s chopping block? It certainly looks that way. TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew told staff this week that ByteDance has signed binding agreements with US and global investors. The agreements are to reshape ownership of TikTok’s American business. The deal, expected to close on 22 January, could finally end years

US announces $11bn weapons sale to Taiwan.

US Moves Ahead With $11bn Weapons Sale To Taiwan

What happens when Washington turns up the volume in one of Asia’s most sensitive flashpoints? Beijing notices — loudly. The Trump administration has unveiled an arms package for Taiwan worth roughly $11bn. It is packed with heavy hitters: HIMARS rocket systems, self-propelled howitzers, and a range of missiles. Congress still needs to sign off, but

MIT professor shot at his Massachusetts home dies.

MIT Professor Dies After Being Shot At Home In Massachusetts

A quiet Massachusetts neighbourhood. A sudden burst of gunfire. And a brilliant scientific career cut short. How did it come to this? MIT has confirmed that Professor Nuno F. Gomes Loureiro, a 47-year-old nuclear science and engineering expert, died on Tuesday. He was shot multiple times at his home in Brookline. Police were called around

HK media mogul convicted in landmark security trial.

Hong Kong Media Tycoon Found Guilty In Pivotal Security Case

What does press freedom look like in Hong Kong now? Many critics say Monday’s verdict offered a grim answer. Jimmy Lai — the outspoken media tycoon and pro-democracy figure — was found guilty on all three counts in his national security trial. A ruling rights groups say all but seals the fate of independent journalism