WW3 fears as Russia accuses RAF ‘spy plane’ of almost hitting packed passenger jet
The RAF plane was “conducting reconnaissance for the Armed Forces of Ukraine”
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Cambodia retaliates in renewed clashes with Thailand as death toll mounts to 10
Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen said Tuesday that the country had begun striking back against Thailand after two days of denying any retaliation, as deadly border clashes between the neighbours flared again. His comments came after a week of renewed …
Japan evaluates impact after 7.5 offshore earthquake near Aomori
Japan is assessing damage and monitoring aftershocks after a 7.5 magnitude offshore earthquake caused minor injuries and light structural impacts.
Czech populist billionaire Andrej Babiš sworn in as new prime minister
The Czech Republic’s president has sworn in Andrej Babiš as the country’s new prime minister after October’s parliamentary election.
Q&A with Square product chief Willem Avé on Block’s restructuring in 2024, AI automation, investing in crypto, the Lightning Network, and more (Nilay Patel/The Verge)
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Q&A with Square product chief Willem Avé on Block’s restructuring in 2024, AI automation, investing in crypto, the Lightning Network, and more — Today, I’m talking with Willem Avé, who’s he…
EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models
European Commission to assess whether Gemini owner is putting rival companies at a disadvantageBusiness live – latest updatesThe EU has opened an investigation to assess whether Google is breaching European competition rules in its use of online conten…
Horror moment freak waves smash Tenerife coastal pool killing 4 as ANOTHER swell sweeps visitor out to sea off Lanzarote
THIS is the horror moment when four tourists were killed and others were swept out to sea amid warnings of towering 30-foot waves. Footage captured in the seconds leading up to the tragedy shows the colossal waves breaching the concrete walls around th…
Concerns over US visas for Iran players ahead of 2026 World Cup preparations
The head of Iran’s Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, has warned that some national team players and staff may be denied US visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the federation must be prepared with alternative options for affected squad members…
Symphony Of Woofs: Argentina Hosts Golden Retriever Meet With 2,397 Dogs
A passerby could hear the cacophony from miles away in the Argentine capital, the unmistakable sound of 2,397 dogs barking – and breaking the unofficial world record for the largest-ever gathering of golden retrievers.
IMF Approves Additional $1.2 Billion For Pakistan Citing Economic Progress
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday approved the release of $1.2 billion to Pakistan, giving the cash-strapped country a fresh boost as it works to recover from one of its worst economic crises in years.