Ukraine is seeking permission to use Starlink-equipped drones against Russian missile launchers. Meanwhile, regional tensions rise as Romania intercepts drones, Russia faces domestic fuel crises, and investigations into sabotage plots in Germany continue.
Ukrainian officials seek Elon Musk's approval to use Starlink-equipped drones against Russian missile launchers as intensified strikes hit oil facilities, sparking domestic fuel shortages and border alerts in Romania and Poland.
Pro-Fedorov protests in Kyiv halt after an election demand, amid heavy Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, a foiled assassination plot in Poland, an arrest in Australia for spying, and drone incidents in Romania.
The US military announced the arrival of the USS George Washington strike group in the Middle East amid growing scrutiny over deteriorating living conditions and mental health issues aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Yonhap News Agency reports Friday on South Korea launching a Future Fund amid an AI chip boom, early conclusion of U.S.-S. Korea drills per Trump's order, Kakao Corp's business split for AI, surging August exports, and a Hyundai Motor labor strike.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Turkish President Erdogan against actions in Syria after Israeli airstrikes targeted the Abu al-Duhar air base over alleged Turkish deployment plans, which Ankara denied.
Ryan Naderi's strike gave Rangers a narrow 1-0 win over Jablonec, while Brighton were held to a goalless draw by Tromsø in the first leg of their Conference League playoff ties.
The grievance system for U.S. immigration detention centers has effectively collapsed, leaving detainees without recourse for medical neglect or abuse. Oversight offices have been gutted, and private contractors face little accountability for systemic failures.
President Donald Trump announced a new economic campaign to isolate Iran, threatening secondary sanctions on countries trading with Tehran. The move follows a shift in strategy after military strikes reached their effectiveness limit, potentially straining US-China relations.
US President Donald Trump has threatened 'economic warfare' against nations supporting Iran. Meanwhile, Australia summoned Israel's ambassador over the lack of criminal probes into 2024 aid worker deaths, and Israel reestablished a West Bank settlement.
Overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least 16 people and injured over 40. The attack targeted Kyiv's infrastructure and residential areas, while Poland, Romania, and Moldova reported airspace incursions during the assault.
The grievance system for U.S. immigration detention has largely collapsed, leaving detainees without oversight for mistreatment or medical neglect. Budget cuts to federal oversight offices and a lack of transparency have rendered the process ineffective.
The family of slain Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom condemned Israel's decision not to launch a criminal investigation into her death, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labeled the move an outrage.
At least 15 people were killed in overnight Russian missile and drone strikes targeting Kyiv, damaging apartment blocks, a children's hospital, and a school, as Ukrainian leaders renewed urgent pleas for air defence missiles from Western allies.
Tasmania's newly tabled gun law reforms face severe criticism from Labor, the Greens, and gun control advocates, who label the legislation weak and a betrayal of community safety due to grandfathered clauses and the absence of gun ownership caps.
Australia's federal government expressed outrage after the IDF decided not to open a criminal investigation into Gaza airstrikes that killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six colleagues.
Russian police are arresting citizens complaining of fuel shortages as Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries spark rationing, long queues, and fighting at petrol stations across at least 12 regions.
At least 13 people were killed and 40 injured in Russian missile and drone strikes targeting Kyiv, amid severe shortages of air defence interceptors.
US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack condemned Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria as a dangerous escalation. Israel claimed Damascus breached security arrangements by allowing Turkish troop deployments, which both Syria and Türkiye denied.
Researchers simulated using a 1-megaton nuclear device against a 160-metre asteroid to test nuclear disruption as a last-resort planetary defence option when early detection fails.
Japan's Ministry of Defense aims to develop submarine-launched hypersonic missiles and long-range strike drones by 2027. The initiative, part of a record budget request, focuses on enhancing retaliatory strike capabilities and integrating AI into command operations.
Israel conducted eight airstrikes on the Abu Duhur air base in Syria's Idlib province, aiming to block a reported Turkish troop deployment. The attack drew condemnation from Syria, Turkey, and regional powers, further straining post-Assad security dynamics.
Research by World Weather Attribution links carbon pollution to a massive expansion of marine heatwaves across Europe this summer. Climate change has warmed regional waters by up to 2C, threatening marine ecosystems and increasing risks of extreme weather on land.
The US criticized Israel for airstrikes on the Abu Duhur airbase in Syria near the Turkish border. Israel claimed Syria breached a security status quo by allowing Turkish troops to deploy, while Syria and Turkey condemned the attacks.
