The UN will vote on adopting a new world map that more accurately represents Africa’s size, replacing the centuries-old Mercator projection that significantly distorts continental proportions.

Saxony-Anhalt faces a historic state election where far-right AfD polling suggests it could form Germany’s first far-right state government, alarming migrants and minorities who fear deportations and increased discrimination.

Flock Safety’s AI-powered license plate cameras have become a midterm campaign flashpoint, with candidates across the country calling for bans or restrictions amid concerns about mass surveillance and data misuse.

Russia’s suspected sabotage operations across Europe are intensifying, prompting governments to accelerate attribution but struggle with meaningful consequences short of military confrontation.

Jordan, a key U.S. ally hosting American military forces, has become a target for Iranian strikes due to its strategic partnership with Washington, facing economic pressures and regional instability.

Malta’s wealthiest businessman Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of involvement in the 2017 murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking outrage and concerns about press freedom.

Two survivors were rescued from a blocked Nepalese hydropower tunnel last week after rescuers used explosives, excavators, and satellite imagery to locate and reach them through debris and water.

The Education Department released a major civil rights dataset on student experiences this week, though it was delayed from its original deadline and presented without typical accessible summaries, marking a notable shift from previous administrations.

A decade-long dispute in Florida’s Walton County pits private property rights against public beach access, with security guards, lawsuits, and constitutional questions reshaping the coastal landscape.