Can the US afford a $1.15 trillion defence budget while cutting spending elsewhere? That question dominated debate as the House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a 216-212 vote. The bill authorises record military spending. Republicans argue the funding is essential to support US operations in
Is Ukraine entering a new phase in its military leadership? President Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi with respected frontline general Mykhailo Drapatyi. Days after a controversial shake-up that sparked nationwide protests. The move follows the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. His efforts to modernise Ukraine’s military and tackle corruption earned widespread praise.
Imagine going in for a routine pregnancy scan and discovering you’re expecting not one, not two—but four identical babies. That’s exactly what happened to Australian couple Jenitar and Jortham Na’amoana in what doctors describe as an extraordinarily rare pregnancy. The four girls were born by caesarean section at 28 weeks and four days after a
Was this the World Cup final fans dreamed of? Not quite. But when it mattered most, Spain found the breakthrough, defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift their second men’s World Cup trophy. For long stretches, the match was scrappy, physical and packed with stoppages rather than flowing football. Argentina’s task became even tougher
What happens when a legal battle spanning multiple countries takes another dramatic turn? That’s exactly what unfolded after influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in the United States. Fresh criminal charges had been brought against them by UK prosecutors. Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service has authorised 38 new charges, including rape, sex trafficking and child
Could we be one step closer to answering humanity’s biggest question: Are we alone in the universe? Scientists aren’t claiming they’ve found alien life—but they have uncovered something just as exciting. For the first time, researchers have detected an atmosphere around a rocky, Earth-like planet orbiting in the habitable, or “Goldilocks”, zone of another star.
What if earning a degree in the US came with a countdown clock? That’s the reality many international students could soon face under new Trump administration rules. Starting in September, most foreign students on F-1 and J-1 visas will be limited to four years in the US. They will need government approval to stay longer.
Could a simple hormone test make soldiers stronger and healthier? That’s the idea behind a new policy announced by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Under the plan, active-duty and reserve troops aged 30 and older will automatically be screened for testosterone deficiency during their annual health checks. Those with low levels can choose hormone replacement
What happens when a scientist who studies earthquakes suddenly disappears into an espionage investigation? That’s the question surrounding the case of US seismologist Chen Youlin. He has reportedly been detained in China for nearly two years on spying charges. Chen, 54, was arrested during a family visit to Beijing in November 2024. His family has
How far should immigration enforcement go before deadly force becomes a national debate? That question is back in focus after a Colombian national was fatally shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during an operation in Maine. The incident came just a week after another migrant died in a separate ICE encounter
A night out in Bangkok turned into a nightmare after a massive fire ripped through a packed bar. At least 27 people were killed, and eight others were left fighting for their lives. How does a lively evening end in such devastation? The blaze erupted near the stage of Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao in
Washington has lost one of its most recognisable political figures. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 after what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” His death ends a career that shaped US foreign policy for more than two decades. The South Carolina senator had only just returned
