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Flight disruption: Airlines criticise air traffic control over second glitch in a month
UK airlines criticize National Air Traffic Services following a second technical disruption in two weeks, with flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers across the country.
Poor storage or sabotage? Series of explosions in Syria raises fears
Syria has experienced at least 16 explosions at weapons storage facilities this month, killing dozens of soldiers and raising questions about whether poor storage conditions or sabotage are responsible.
Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute
Houthi fighters advance on strategic Yemeni terrain after Trump cancels planned US airstrikes, amid Saudi Arabia’s appeals for military intervention in escalating Red Sea conflicts.
Race to be next UN secretary general could rest on US and China trade-offs
The race to select the next UN secretary general involves seven candidates competing for support from the Security Council’s five permanent members, with late-entry speculation emerging as three secret ballot rounds have failed to produce a clear frontrunner.
China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party
China has expelled two top military generals from the Communist Party on suspicion of corruption and misconduct, continuing President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign.
Trump’s approval rating hits record low amid Iran war, economy fallout
Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 32 percent, his lowest on record, as Republicans expressed growing disapproval over his handling of inflation and the unpopular Iran war.
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.
Why Steve Bannon sided with Sanders, not Trump, on AI
Former Trump ally Steve Bannon has broken with the president over AI policy, calling for government regulation and restrictions on Chinese access to U.S. technology rather than Trump’s approach of minimal oversight.
Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Houthis deny they did it
Saudi Arabia accused Houthi rebels of attempting a drone attack on Mecca, declaring the holy city a “red line,” while the Iran-backed group denied involvement and regional allies offered limited support.
DoJ accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe
The US Department of Justice has charged five men allegedly connected to Russian intelligence services with plotting to murder Ukrainian allies in the US and Europe.
Merz cancels UN visit after AfD election win puts his leadership on the ropes
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled his UN visit as his political position weakened following strong regional election results for the far-right AfD party, while state leaders rallied behind him amid speculation about his future.
Angry Dutch farmers blamed for railway sabotage: What happened?
Dutch railways experienced major disruption when pipes and cables were deliberately placed on tracks across multiple locations, halting trains and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers on Tuesday.
Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push
Malaysia’s Prime Minister offers to invite Myanmar’s military leader for an official visit to advance Rohingya refugee repatriation, seeking diplomatic engagement over confrontation.
Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint
A survey finds 53% of Americans worry about AI’s environmental impact, up from 41% last year, with particular concern about data centers’ effects on local communities.
Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief
Belarus released 25 political prisoners on Wednesday as the United States lifted sanctions on two Belarusian companies, culminating negotiations between US envoy John Coale and President Alexander Lukashenko.
UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel
The UK’s Trades Union Congress, representing over 5.3 million workers, voted to support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement against Israel during its annual conference on Wednesday.
Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, UN chief warns
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for Security Council reform, citing geopolitical divisions among major powers that prevent effective international action on conflicts and crises.
Lebanon returns 37 artefacts smuggled out of Egypt six years ago
Lebanon returned 37 ancient Egyptian artefacts to Egypt during a ceremony in Beirut on Wednesday. The items, seized from the Port of Beirut in 2020, include masks, statues, coffins, and textile pieces dating to pharaonic times.
Five takeaways from Canada’s push to woo the world’s richest investors
Prime Minister Mark Carney convened a major investment summit in Toronto, pitching Canada as a secure destination and announcing nearly C$500bn in new investments while facing criticism over infrastructure privatization plans.
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National Security Agency (NSA) Timeline
When President Harry Truman established this government organization, National Security Agency (NSA), he had in mind an agency that would collect and decode information from around the world. In the infographic below, learn more about the NSA and how it evolved into its current reputation for exceeding the scope of its power by monitoring US citizens without warrants:
Former Swedish Homeschooler Hasn’t Seen Parents in 7 Years
In 2010, Sweden passed the New Education Act, a broad piece of legislation intended to make the country’s schools more uniform. Although homeschooling in Sweden was virtually illegal already, this sweeping reform all but guaranteed all Swedish children would receive a...