The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 676 cases and 136 deaths, with experts fearing it could become one of the largest on record. US response efforts are hampered by its withdrawal from the WHO and a controversial plan to build a quarantine facility in Kenya, sparking protests and violence.
A large tent collapsed during a 20th-anniversary celebration at EastLake Community Church in Moneta, Virginia, on Friday evening, resulting in one fatality and injuries to nearly two dozen others. The incident occurred during a severe thunderstorm with heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds.
China has arrested a U.S. citizen, Min Zin, who heads a Myanmar-focused think tank, on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security. The detention occurred on June 3 at Kunming airport, with sources citing the sensitivity of the case. The U.S. State Department confirmed awareness and is providing consular assistance.
Tornadoes and severe storms hit communities south of Chicago, causing extensive damage to homes and buildings, ripping off a high school roof, and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. While no deaths were immediately reported from Thursday's storms, a man died in Iowa from a falling tree during earlier storms on Wednesday.
The relationship between US President Trump and French President Macron, which began with a notable handshake in 2017, has evolved from a perceived friendship to open disagreements on issues like tariffs, Ukraine, and the Iran war. Tensions are expected to be on display at the upcoming G7 summit in France.
President Trump announced the cancellation of scheduled strikes against Iran, stating a peace deal is imminent and will be finalized in the coming days, possibly in Europe. This follows a period of escalating war rhetoric and threats to seize Iranian oil infrastructure.
President Trump threatened to "hit Iran VERY HARD TONIGHT" and "assume total control" of its oil industry amid escalating US-Iran strikes. Iran fired back at Gulf states, while the US military blockaded ports, disabling a tanker. Negotiations remain stalled over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.
The Pentagon has released a third batch of UFO documents, detailing sightings of objects described as potato-shaped, a shining red orb, and a disc with rotating lights. While the files offer new details on unexplained phenomena, they do not provide conclusive evidence of alien life or government cover-ups.
US airstrikes on Iran escalate, fueling inflation to a three-year high. Meanwhile, the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off amid protests and geopolitical tensions.
The US has launched a second round of strikes against Iran, inflation has reached its highest point in over three years, and the 2026 World Cup has commenced in Mexico.
The US conducted a second wave of airstrikes on Iran, escalating the conflict after negotiations stalled. Iran retaliated by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, disrupting regional airspace and testing a fragile ceasefire. Oil prices remain high due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Elon Musk has amplified anti-immigration rhetoric amid riots in Belfast, reposting statements from a hard-right party leader advocating for migrant deportations and sharing protest locations. The unrest followed a knife attack by a Sudanese refugee, with rioters targeting immigrant communities. Musk's actions are noted as a risk factor in SpaceX's IPO filings.
Pope Leo XIV's return flight to Rome from Spain was delayed due to a technical issue with his Iberia charter. King Felipe VI of Spain provided his private jet, a Falcon, to transport the Pope and his delegation from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands.
The UN refugee agency reported a decrease in forced displacement for the first time in ten years, with 117.8 million people displaced by conflict or persecution in 2025. Despite this decline, the agency warns the number remains unacceptably high, citing ongoing conflicts like the Iran war and challenges in voluntary returns.
The US military has begun a new round of strikes against Iran, escalating attacks amid stalled negotiations. Iran has retaliated with strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The conflict, which began Feb. 28, has impacted global energy prices and food costs.
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran in response to Iran shooting down a U.S. Army helicopter, escalating the conflict despite ongoing peace negotiations. Both pilots from the downed helicopter are safe.
The US conducted strikes on Iran Tuesday night in response to the downing of a US Apache helicopter. Iran retaliated early Wednesday with attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, escalating regional tensions.
The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company, Cupet, accusing it of unlawfully expropriating assets and weaponizing energy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Cupet's assets in the U.S. are blocked, escalating tensions.
The US conducted strikes on Iran after an American helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump blaming Iran. Meanwhile, primaries were held in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina, and the House narrowly voted to allocate $70 billion for immigration enforcement.
