US President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss Iran, trade, Taiwan, and artificial intelligence. The leaders held a bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People.
A linguistic workaround allows Marco Rubio, sanctioned by Beijing, to travel to China for the first time as Trump heads to summit with Xi Jinping.
Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on criminal charges, has fled Hungary to the US after the new PM said Hungary would not protect internationally wanted people.
As Trump's popularity wanes, the Republican Party shows no will to intervene, instead funding his lavish projects and embracing a path to ruin.
Iran has replied to a US peace proposal amid drone strikes in UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Iraq, straining the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire and raising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Department of Energy announced the removal of 13.5kg of highly enriched uranium from a Venezuelan research reactor, calling it a win for global security.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Pope Francis and Italian PM Meloni at the Vatican, discussing global issues and bilateral relations.
Saudi Arabia's refusal to allow US use of its bases and airspace for oil tanker escort in the Strait of Hormuz led Trump to shelve Project Freedom, highlighting Gulf tensions.
The US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a month-long ceasefire. Trump insists the truce holds despite strikes, while Iran accuses the US of violations.
Meta disables end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs, allowing the company to access private messages. Critics call it a privacy rollback and a win for surveillance.
A grassroots network of volunteers is archiving federal data on climate, health, and LGBTQ+ issues before Trump administration deletions, preserving public information as a public good.
Trump says deal with Iran 'very possible' as talks progress, but Iranian officials downplay reports, calling US proposal an 'American wish list'.
A study in Nature found TikTok's algorithm prioritized pro-Republican content in three states during the 2024 US elections, with bots seeing 11.5% more agreeable content.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says 'Project Freedom' aims to break Iranian blockade in Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the US is not looking for a fight.
China's video game market is the world's largest, but strict censorship rules on politics, cults, and ghouls challenge international developers. Is it worth the compromise?
A US judge apologized to Cole Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, for being placed on suicide watch and denied a Bible, calling conditions 'legally deficient'.
Luxury concierge firm Quintessentially, co-founded by Queen Camilla's nephew, suffered £3m losses after nearly quadrupling staff in the Middle East and Asia before the US-Israel war on Iran prompted wealthy clients to flee the Gulf.
Facial recognition technology is being rapidly deployed across the UK by police and retailers, outpacing regulations. Critics warn of privacy risks and wrongful identifications.
A British crew member on the MV Hondius will be evacuated after a hantavirus outbreak. Seven suspected cases, three deaths reported. WHO says global risk low.
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in critical but stable condition. His spokesperson calls him a fighter; cause unknown.
The US announced 'Project Freedom' to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran insists ships must coordinate with its forces, raising tensions.
Keir Starmer's Beijing dining choice at In and Out restaurant has gone viral, leading to full bookings and a special prime minister's menu featuring his ordered dishes.
A nun was shoved to the ground and repeatedly kicked by a 36-year-old suspect near the Cenacle on Mount Zion in Jerusalem. Israeli police arrested him on suspicion of assault motivated by racism.
King Charles' upcoming US visit aims to bolster UK-US relations, focusing on climate change, trade, and shared democratic values.
Pakistan is passing proposals between Iran and the US to keep talks alive and inch towards a peace agreement, officials and experts say.
Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 34, was caught scaling the fence of the Israeli embassy in London armed with two knives, intending to carry out a terror attack as revenge for Gaza.
The UK terror threat level has been raised to 'severe' for the first time in five years after a stabbing attack in Golders Green. Security experts warn of increased threats from Iran-linked groups, Islamist extremism, and lone actors.
A newly released FEMA letter reveals that Hurricane Katrina was officially designated a presidential disaster declaration, sparking renewed debate over federal response.
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla, detaining activists including Australians. They were released in Greece, sparking diplomatic reactions.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei breaks silence with a defiant statement on the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to eliminate 'enemy abuses' and protect nuclear and missile programs amid US tensions.