Germany is taking a big step toward rebuilding its military strength — but not without national debate. After months of political back-and-forth, the coalition government has agreed on a new military service plan. It is aimed at boosting troop numbers and preparing for a more uncertain Europe. So what’s changing? Starting next year, every 18-year-old
After 43 long days of political gridlock, missed paychecks, and nationwide frustration, the US government is finally back in business. President Donald Trump signed a short-term spending bill late Wednesday, ending the longest shutdown in American history. “People were hurt so badly,” Trump admitted from the Oval Office, as he declared that the government would
How does a routine return flight end in disaster? On Tuesday, a Turkish military C-130 cargo plane took off from Ganja, Azerbaijan. It was heading home — but never made it. Shortly after crossing into eastern Georgia, the plane crashed, killing all 20 people onboard, including the flight crew. Eyewitness footage shows the aircraft spinning
It was just another bustling Monday evening near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station. Then a deafening explosion ripped through the noise. A car blast killed at least eight people and injured more than 20, melting nearby vehicles and sending shockwaves across the city. Residents say the sound carried for kilometres. “My whole house shook —
Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers are in hot water. Federal prosecutors and the FBI announced charges over an alleged sports betting and money laundering scheme. Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz and Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera are accused of helping co-conspirators. They placed hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal bets. But what exactly happened on the
A night of fun at a Tampa bar turned into unthinkable tragedy when a high-speed police chase ended in disaster. A 22-year-old driver, fleeing from officers, lost control and crashed straight into the outdoor patio of Bradley’s on 7th — a popular LGBTQ bar. The crash killed four people and injured 13 others. Police say
Travelers across the U.S. faced a nightmare on Friday as more than 5,000 flights were cancelled or delayed. This marked the first day of new federal mandates slashing air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to cut flights by 4%. This figure could jump to 10% next week,
Elon Musk just secured one of the biggest pay packages in corporate history — a deal that could be worth nearly $1 trillion. Yes, trillion with a “T.” At Tesla’s annual meeting in Austin, shareholders erupted in applause. 75% voted in favor of Musk’s record-breaking compensation plan. The agreement rewards him only if he hits
It sounds like something straight out of a Hollywood heist movie. Dinosaur fossils, luxury London flats, and rare Chinese art are all caught in a global crime investigation. But this is no fiction. British authorities have seized assets worth millions from Singapore-based businessman Su Binghai. These include two Allosaurus skeletons, a Stegosaurus, nine London apartments,
Zohran Mamdani has made history — and headlines — as New York City’s youngest mayor in over a century. He is its first Muslim leader and the first born in Africa. Not bad for a political newcomer who entered the race with barely any funds, zero establishment backing, and little name recognition. His stunning victory
Who needs just one tech giant when you can have them all? OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has inked a massive $38 billion deal with Amazon. The deal gives it access to AWS’s powerful cloud infrastructure — and more importantly, Nvidia chips to train its ever-hungry AI models. It’s a bold move that signals a
Another tragedy has struck Afghanistan. A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook the country’s north overnight. It killed at least 20 people and injured more than 300, officials said — just months after another deadly quake devastated entire villages. The tremor hit near Mazar-i-Sharif, one of Afghanistan’s largest cities, at a depth of 28 kilometers, according to
