French-African ties shift as Nigeria's leader makes rare Paris appearance
Frances charm offensive in English-speaking Africa takes an unexpected turn with Nigerian presidents visit. Regional powers re-evaluate their ties while facing internal challenges and economic pressures
French influence in Africa shifts as Nigeria signs controversial Paris deal
French-African relations face major changes as former colonies cut ties while Nigeria forms new partnerships. Recent deals and leadership changes across the continent show a complex shift in regional dynamics
Romanian parties join forces to create unexpected pro-European alliance
Pro-European parties in Romania put aside differences to form new government. Traditional opponents unite in coalition leaving nationalist groups outside despite their electoral success
Brazil's Amazon sees rapid growth of criminal networks in local towns
Criminal groups expand control over Brazilʼs Amazon towns reaching one-third of local areas. Research shows big jump in gang presence across rainforest municipalities this year
Kremlin shifts priorities as Syria sees unexpected power change
Russiaʼs long-time ally Syria experiences major political shift‚ while Moscow maintains its focus remains on Ukraine conflict. Kremlin officials confirm ongoing communication with new Syrian leadership
Latest missile hit on Ukraine medical facility leaves rescuers searching through night
A devastating strike hit a medical facility in south-eastern Ukraine leaving multiple casualties. Emergency teams work non-stop to find survivors while local officials report rising death numbers
Trump picks new ambassadors: Family ties and old friends get top diplomatic posts
Former president names two new ambassador picks for Greece and Turkey showing trust in close allies. His choices include his future daughter-in-law and a long-time business associate
Major blast hits luxury tower in China's tech hub, rescue teams rush to scene
A powerful explosion struck a high-end residential building in Shenzhenʼs business district today. Fire-fighters and rescue teams rushed to the scene as nearby office towers felt the blast-wave
New Zealand genius wins Spanish Scrabble title without knowing the language
Professional Scrabble master memorized Spanish dictionary and won world championship in Granada. Non-spanish speaking player beat native speakers in 23 out of 24 games during his first-ever Spanish tournament
Former CIA agent gets top diplomatic role in Trump's new administration plans
Trump picks ex-El Salvador diplomat for key Mexico position ahead of his White House return. The choice comes with plans to reshape border policies and strengthen regional partnerships
Pentagon's new missile defense test near Guam shows unexpected results
US military completed its first-ever missile defense test near Guam using new radar system and advanced interceptor. The successful operation marks a big step for protecting this strategic Pacific location
Ukraine shifts focus to home-made weapons as Western support might change
Ukrainian military plans to boost its own weapons production as Western aid could decrease next year. Local drone program becomes key element in maintaining long-range strike capabilities
San Diego Sheriff stands against local immigration rules in rare county clash
About 8 years ago San Diego County tried to limit its sheriffs work with immigration officers. The countys top law-man didnt agree with new rules making deportation harder
Former merchant breaks free: Long-time prisoner returns to Lebanese hometown
A Lebanese merchant locked up in Syria for over three decades finally comes back home. His story starts with a simple whiskey sale on a holiday evening that changed everything
Breaking news: Israel enters Syria as Netanyahu faces court and Lula gets surgery
Israeli forces launched hundreds of strikes in Syria after regime change while Netanyahu testified in corruption case. Meanwhile Brazilian president Lula underwent emergency brain operation after fall-related issues
China's massive naval deployment near Taiwan raises global attention
Chinese military increases its presence around Taiwan with unprecedented naval and air operations. Taiwan officials suggest these moves are aimed at sending messages to Washingtonʼs new leadership
South Korean leader faces major crisis after police raid presidential office
Police raid South-Korean presidents office during probe into martial-law incident while ex-minister attempts suicide in custody. Opposition readies new impeachment vote as protests mount
Japanese business mood splits: factories down while services hit new heights
Latest business survey shows Japanese factories facing tough times due to global trade issues‚ while service sector enjoys tourism boom. GDP data brings mixed signals for economic outlook
Uganda mom faces tough choice between sick husband and child's education
A shoe vendor in Kampala struggles to keep her daughter in school while caring for her ill husband. The story shows how unregulated school-fees affect low-income families in Uganda
Europe freezes Syrian asylum cases as Damascus changes hands
European nations hit pause on Syrian refugee applications after rebels take Damascus and **Bashar al-Assad** escapes to Russia. The move affects over 124‚000 asylum-seekers who applied this year
House report finds security gaps in last year's attack on presidential candidate
A bi-partisan task force concluded that multiple security failures led to last summerʼs tragic shooting at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. The 180-page report shows the incident could have been stopped
Ex-data engineer caught after deadly shooting of healthcare boss in Manhattan
A former tech worker with chronic health issues was arrested for shooting UnitedHealths insurance chief in Manhattan. Police found a handwritten manifesto and illegal weapons during the suspects capture
Trump picks new FTC boss: What's next for big tech and online speech?
Trump names **Andrew Ferguson** as future FTC leader‚ bringing fresh view on tech oversight and online speech issues. His appointment could re-shape how government handles big-tech cases and conservative voices online
Israeli forces shake Syria while Netanyahu faces historic court appearance
Israeli military conducts massive operations in Syria following recent political changes. Meanwhile **Benjamin Netanyahu** enters courtroom as first-ever sitting PM to testify in corruption case
Senior Senator McConnell has another stumble - what's next for Senate leadership?
Long-time Senate GOP leader **Mitch McConnell** had a minor fall at Capitol just weeks before planned leadership change. Medical team cleared him to continue work despite face cut and wrist sprain
Fast-moving wildfire forces thousands to leave homes in star-filled Malibu area
A quick-spreading fire near Los Angeles has grown to over 2‚700 acres forcing many Malibu residents to leave their homes. Fire-fighters are working non-stop while strong Santa Ana winds make their job harder
US charity forced to cut Gaza staff after Israeli security review
World Central Kitchen removed dozens of Palestinian workers after Israeli officials pointed to possible militant connections. The charity states it lacks evidence for these security-based claims
US team enters Syria after power shift: New hope for missing reporter
A fresh search begins in Syria for journalist who went missing over a decade ago. Recent political changes in Damascus opened new ways to find answers about his whereabouts
North Korea breaks silence on neighbor's unexpected political shake-up
North Korean state media finally speaks up about South Koreaʼs martial law crisis after staying quiet for a week. KCNAʼs report highlights mass protests and calls for presidential impeachment
Syrian central bank's fortune stays safe as new chapter begins in Damascus
Damascus saw quick power shift as Assad left for Russia‚ ending decades-long rule. Central bankʼs resources remained untouched during brief unrest‚ with staff back at work under new government