US missionary abducted in Niger’s capital, State Department confirms
The kidnapped man is a pilot for an evangelical organisation, a diplomatic source says.
Day: October 22, 2025
Sole camera monitoring Louvre gallery where heist gang broke in was pointing wrong way as director admits ‘we failed’
THE sole camera monitoring the area where the robbers broke into the Louvre was pointing in the wrong direction, the museum’s director has revealed. The brazen theft saw a gang of burglars scaling the side of the world’s most visited gallery before ope…
NFL stands by Bad Bunny as Super Bowl halftime headliner despite criticism from Trump
The NFL is not considering replacing Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming the decision to put the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist on the league’s biggest stage — a decision that’s led…
US Prepares New Sanctions as Russian Drones and Missiles Kill 6 in Ukraine
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration is preparing a “substantial pickup in Russia sanctions.”
US prepares new sanctions as Russian attack kills six in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has said his plan for a swift meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin was on hold.
Jared Kushner says business ties help him broker peace
Jared Kushner played a decisive role in securing the ceasefire, but it comes with questions about the appropriateness of him working with countries giving him billions.
Why is Trump targeting antifa under terrorism laws?
The US is bringing terrorism charges against protesters who allegedly provided material support to antifa.
Israeli lawmakers advance West Bank annexation bills as Vance visits
President Trump said in September he would not back an Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
NATO leader Rutte says only Trump can secure Russia-Ukraine peace deal
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday that President Trump is “the only one” who can get a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
US forces kill two in strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific
This is the eighth US strike on alleged drug trafficking vessels near Latin America, the first on the Pacific side.