CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In a high-stakes celestial rescue operation, a specialized spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to intercept and save NASA's Swift Observatory, an aging but critical telescope rapidly losing…
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Three men accused of the murder of prominent investigative journalist Lyra McKee were acquitted Friday, July 3, 2026, by a Belfast Crown Court judge, a verdict that has sent shockwaves…
Valletta, Malta – Nearly nine years after investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb, Maltese business magnate Yorgen Fenech has begun his trial, facing charges of complicity in her…
VATICAN CITY – On the eve of the United States' 250th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV delivered a significant address Friday, urging Americans to recommit to the nation's founding ideals of welcoming immigrants and upholding…
ANKARA, Turkey – In a decisive display of solidarity and a strategic pivot towards greater European responsibility, NATO's European members and Canada are set to pledge an unprecedented €70 billion ($80 billion) in…
Brussels, Belgium – The European Union on Friday, July 3, 2026, levied a new round of stringent sanctions against six Russian individuals, including prominent scientists and researchers, citing their direct involvement…
BERLIN, Germany – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday firmly countered recent criticisms from former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Germany's defense spending, asserting that the nation is making…
The United States has completed the withdrawal of the majority of its troops deployed to Nigeria, concluding a months-long counterterrorism mission that significantly degraded the leadership of the Islamic State in West…
Sydney, Australia – In a landmark move poised to reshape household energy consumption and further solidify its renewable energy leadership, Australia has officially launched a pioneering "Solar Sharer Offer," providing…
Frankfurt, Germany – A seismic shift is underway in German football following the national team's premature exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as head coach, and in a move that has…
Brussels, Belgium – A devastating heatwave that gripped parts of Western Europe in June has resulted in at least 3,700 excess deaths across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, according to preliminary figures released…
The relentless pursuit of artificial intelligence is driving a dramatic increase in the carbon emissions of technology behemoths Google and Amazon, challenging their ambitious net-zero commitments and highlighting a…
Germany's ambitious "Energiewende," its national transformation toward a sustainable energy system, faces a significant challenge in its eastern states, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has…
Despite a reported "breakthrough deal" nearly a year ago, international nuclear inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are still being denied full access to key Iranian nuclear facilities,…
GENEVA – The United Nations human rights chief has issued a dire "red alert" regarding the escalating crisis in El Obeid, the strategic capital of North Kordofan state in Sudan, warning of an unfolding "human rights…
Berlin, Germany – German workers, long accustomed to a system that prioritized employee well-being and allowed for flexibility in reporting illness, are now facing a significant shift in national sick leave policy.…
BERLIN – Germany's governing coalition, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is pushing forward with a comprehensive package of reforms designed to invigorate the nation's sluggish economy and address critical societal…
CHIȘINĂU, Moldova – Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu tendered his resignation on Friday, July 3, 2026, less than a year after taking office, triggering the automatic collapse of his pro-European government.…
TEHRAN — Iran has embarked on a week-long state funeral for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing millions of mourners and an array of international dignitaries as the nation navigates a complex…
Julian Nagelsmann has resigned from his position as head coach of the German national football team, effective immediately, following Germany's stunning elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Round of 32 stage.…
Stuttgart, Germany – Thousands of Mercedes-Benz employees across Germany are staging nationwide protests today, July 3, 2026, against the luxury automaker's intensified cost-cutting measures, which include postponing…
Tehran, Iran – As millions of mourners gather across Iran for the multi-day funeral ceremonies of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike in February, a high-level Indian…
Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan – A passenger bus veered off a treacherous mountain road and plunged into a deep ravine in northwest Pakistan on Friday, killing at least 40 people, including women and children, and injuring…
Monaco's tranquil veneer, long a haven for the global elite, has been shaken by a parcel bomb attack that critically injured a Ukrainian-born millionaire and two others. In a significant development, Monegasque…
KYIV, Ukraine – The Ukrainian capital of Kyiv observed a somber day of mourning Friday following a devastating barrage of Russian missiles and drones that claimed the lives of at least 30 people and injured scores more…
New York City, NY – A profound and desperate act of protest unfolded outside the United United Nations headquarters in New York City on Thursday evening, culminating in the death of a 52-year-old man who set himself on…
The world is confronting an unprecedented challenge as soaring temperatures and more frequent, intense heat waves test the very limits of human endurance and societal infrastructure. From scorching urban centers to…
NEW YORK, NY — Madison Square Garden, an iconic arena synonymous with legendary concerts and sporting events, is currently abuzz with preparations for what is widely anticipated to be one of the most high-profile…
KYIV, Ukraine – The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has become an unprecedented proving ground for advanced military technology, with German-made artificial intelligence (AI) drones emerging as a pivotal force reshaping…
Caracas, Venezuela – Venezuela's interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, has fiercely defended her government's response to the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the nation's northern coast on June 24, 2026,…
A fresh diplomatic crisis has erupted between Ghana and South Africa following the death of a Ghanaian national, Bashiru Isak, amidst a backdrop of escalating anti-immigrant protests in South Africa. The incident has…