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Fort Hood survivor supports gunman’s execution by firing squad but questions livestream
A Fort Hood shooting survivor supports the execution of the gunman by firing squad but expresses concerns about livestreaming the execution to the public.
Ethiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray
Eritrean troops crossed into Ethiopia’s Tigray region, drawing drone strikes from Ethiopian government forces and escalating tensions that could trigger broader regional conflict between the neighboring countries.
Chinese Landscape Painting Film Series Will Run to a Fourth Installment, Says ‘First Taste of Loneliness’ Director Gu You (EXCLUSIVE)
Chinese filmmaker Gu You announced that a fourth installment is in development for his landscape painting-inspired film series, potentially incorporating genre elements like romance or suspense.
Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham to star in Gavin and Stacey’s duo’s The Choir
Gavin and Stacey creators Ruth Jones and James Corden announced their new eight-episode comedy-drama series The Choir, set to air on Apple TV in 2027 with guest appearances from Hannah Waddingham and James McAvoy.
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Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high to curb impact of rising prices
Japan’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995, joining other major central banks in tightening monetary policy amid global inflation concerns.
Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida’s citrus industry?
Florida citrus growers are planting trees genetically modified to resist citrus greening, a disease that has devastated the state’s industry since arriving in 2005.
UK startup snares $20m to recreate gigs with ‘hyper-realistic’ digital avatars
UK startup Unit1 has raised $20m in funding to create digital avatars of musicians for virtual concerts, combining archive footage and live performers on stage alongside projected performers.
More Australians will be dying than being born in 40 years as major report predicts future of lower growth
Australia’s government intergenerational report projects more deaths than births within 40 years as population growth slows and the economy enters a period of lower expansion.
UK urged to strengthen financial muscle of national wealth fund to aid economy
UK organizations urge government to expand the national wealth fund’s financial capacity to boost investment in infrastructure, clean energy, and regional growth across Britain.
This farm raised thousands of pigs for slaughter. Now it’s growing mushrooms instead
A central Iowa farm transitioned from raising thousands of pigs to growing specialty mushrooms, receiving support from an organization helping industrial farmers shift to sustainable agricultural practices.
Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls
Voters in two German states head to polls in elections that could determine Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s political future, with the far-right AfD expected to gain further ground.
European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato
European intelligence officials warn Russia may test NATO with attacks on member territory within months, with Poland’s PM citing intelligence of potential drone or missile strikes to test Article 5’s credibility.
France to summon Iran envoy after language centre closure in Tehran
France will summon Iran’s ambassador after Iranian authorities closed a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran, citing alleged violations of diplomatic conventions.
ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
An ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas on Sunday, hospitalizing him with a torso injury. Local officials called for independent investigation into the incident.
The Sahel and the UN: a smaller footprint, a different role
The UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali ended in 2023, shifting its regional engagement toward diplomacy and humanitarian work as Sahel states prioritize sovereignty and regional cooperation outside traditional frameworks.
Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
The Trump administration is preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court that would prohibit most transactions with the tribunal after a grace period of six to seven months.