Swiss Alps coach crash kills five and injures dozens, police say
A Dutch tourist coach crashed in the Swiss Alps between Susch and Zernez on Thursday, killing five people and injuring dozens of others.
Ukraine’s fortress cities under fire as Russia bids to seize rest of Donbas
Ukrainian police urge civilians to evacuate Slovyansk and Kramatorsk as Russian forces intensify attacks on the eastern Donbas region’s last major cities under Ukrainian control.
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
Anthropic reports identifying and disrupting attempts to misuse its AI model Claude for potential biological weapons development, among other malicious activities including hacking and surveillance operations.
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison
Three Hong Kong activists organizing Tiananmen Square commemorative vigils received prison sentences up to seven years under the city’s national security law, with one receiving five years.
Why Houthi gains in Yemen could push gas prices even higher
Iran-backed Houthi fighters seized control of a Yemeni port city this week, escalating regional tensions and pushing global oil prices to nearly $110 per barrel amid shipping disruptions.
Trump administration allows TPS to continue for Salvadorans – for now
The Trump administration declined to terminate Temporary Protected Status for roughly 170,000 Salvadorans this week, leaving their legal future uncertain while advocacy groups push for congressional action.