Lucas Hayes
Breaking news: Powerful missiles hit Beirut's historic center, dozens affected
A pre-dawn strike with special-purpose missiles hit an eight-story building in Beiruts central district. The attack marks another escalation in the months-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah
Oklahoma senator stops top general's career move over past military operation
A high-ranking military officerʼs promotion gets blocked in Senate due to his role in a major overseas operation. Political moves against military leadership show complex ties between armed forces and lawmakers
Japan's gold mines memorial raises questions about its wartime past
Japanese officials plan a memorial at newly-listed UNESCO site - Sado Island Gold Mines. The ceremony comes after long-running disputes with South Korea about mines dark wartime history
Indian state polls show mixed results for Modi's party - what happens next
Recent state-level voting in Maharashtra and Jharkhand brings unexpected outcomes for Indiaʼs ruling party. **Narendra Modi**ʼs influence shows different effects across these key regions
Global tensions rise as countries split over Netanyahu arrest warrant
ICCʼs decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders creates international divide‚ while Iran expands nuclear capabilities. Multiple nations take opposing stances on warrant enforcement
Ten global events that shook the world this week - can you guess them all?
From a historic constitutional vote in Africa to a multi-million dollar banana artwork‚ this weeks news quiz covers major global happenings. Test your knowledge about recent world-changing events
Deadly night-time strikes leave huge crater in Beirut neighborhood
Multiple air-strikes hit Beiruts residential area last weekend causing significant damage to local buildings. First-responders found several casualties while searching through damaged structures
Wall Street veteran picked for top Treasury job after dramatic selection process
Trump picks well-known investor Scott Bessent to lead US Treasury department after week-long selection drama. The 62-year-old finance expert won over other big-name candidates in final round
Mexico's leader ready to prove false claims about Chinese trade routes
Mexican president addresses rumors about Chinese goods entering North America through Mexican territory. Plans to present evidence at upcoming trade meetings with US and Canadian officials
North Dakota's oil state leader gets surprising federal nomination from Trump
Trump picks North Dakota governor **Doug Burgum** to run federal lands agency with focus on expanding drilling operations. Environmental groups prepare for new round of legal challenges
Russia shows off new super-fast missile in Ukraine strike - what we know now
Russia hit Ukrainian city with its newest missile that flies faster than 13‚000 kph. The strike with complex warhead system brings attention to Moscowʼs growing missile tech-capabilities
Trump's quick Florida shuffle: New AG pick raises eyebrows in Washington
After a swift rejection from one Florida candidate Trump didnt waste time finding another AG nominee. The pick shows clear pattern in what president-elect wants from Justice Department leadership
Breaking: Major security scare hits UK's busy Gatwick terminal today
Gatwick Airports south terminal faced temporary shutdown due to suspicious luggage discovery today. Quick response from bomb disposal team helped restore normal operations for thousands of waiting travelers
Scientists find baby planet that formed way faster than Earth
Space researchers spotted an infant planet thats only 3 million years old near a young star 520 light-years away. This quick-forming world challenges what we knew about how fast planets can come together
Mass killing in Pakistan leads to major protests in northwestern region
Armed attackers targeted convoy of travelers in Pakistanʼs northwestern area yesterday killing 42 people. Local community gathered for funeral prayers while expressing anger at authorities
Hidden strategy behind Trump's shocking picks for top government jobs
Trumpʼs latest cabinet choices follow a well-known pattern from past conservative administrations. His picks for energy and environmental posts mirror Reagan-era tactics to reshape federal agencies
American oil expert plans bold move to get Nord Stream 2 pipeline running again
Former Rosneft partner aims to buy Swiss company managing Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline system. The deal might restart gas flow between Russia and Germany if Ukraine conflict ends
South Korea reveals secret deal: Russian missiles for North Korean soldiers
Military exchange between Moscow and Pyongyang shows new level of cooperation. Russia got troops for Ukraine while North Korea received air-defence tech and help with its space program
Hungarian leader makes bold move against international court's Netanyahu decision
Hungarian PM openly disagrees with ICC warrant against Israeli leader in recent radio talk. He plans to show his support by hosting Netanyahu despite international courtʼs decision
UN watchdog demands answers from Iran as nuclear tensions rise again
IAEA board passes new resolution asking Iran to explain its nuclear activities and boost cooperation. Western countries reject Irans last-minute uranium enrichment cap offer‚ setting stage for possible escalation
Pennsylvania Senate race ends as counting drama brings unexpected twist
After weeks of vote-counting and legal battles in Pennsylvania Senate race‚ **Bob Casey** steps down from contest. Multiple court decisions and unchanging vote gap led to final outcome in mid-november
ICC drops major bombshell on Netanyahu as world leaders face legal troubles
International court makes unexpected move against top Israeli officials while other global figures deal with serious accusations. Legal challenges shake-up world politics from Brazil to India
Justice dept uncovers troubling police patterns in New Jersey's capital city
Federal probe discovers multiple issues in Trenton police force operations including unlawful arrests and excessive force. DOJ pledges long-term commitment to reform law-enforcement practices
Two Trump picks face different outcomes in high-level nomination drama
Capitol Hill sees contrasting paths for two presidential nominees this week. While one gains support despite past claims another steps down from consideration due to mounting pressure
Former lobbyist takes key role in Trump's inner circle - what could go wrong?
Trump picked ex-lobbyist **Susie Wiles** as future White House chief-of-staff‚ despite his old promise to clean up DC politics. Her background raises questions about influence-trading in potential next term
Washington Post exec joins elite journalism leadership program next year
Washington Posts communications chief got selected for notable media leadership fellowship. The program aims to prep industry leaders for coming news-business changes
Brazilian ex-leader linked to major pre-election plot, dozens named in police report
Police report names former Brazilian president and 36 others in scheme to overturn 2022 election results Documents found at palace reveal plans targeting current leader before taking office.
Nuclear safety in danger: Power grid attacks put Ukraine's reactors at risk
Russian strikes on Ukraineʼs power grid create dangerous conditions for nuclear stations operation. Three major nuclear plants face technical challenges while experts warn about possible consequences
Ex-Trump officials tell why nobody can control the former president's decisions
Former high-ranking officials share their experiences working with Trump during his presidency. Their stories show how the ex-president makes decisions regardless of advisors input
Meta deletes millions of accounts in massive investment scam takedown
Meta takes action against fake-investment social media accounts that target users worldwide. Scammers use made-up profiles to build trust and convince people to invest in non-existing schemes