European leaders to discuss US-led peace efforts as Russia-Ukraine tensions spike
European leaders are due to hold talks Tuesday on U.S.-led peace efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Russia says it has moved its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles into Belarus – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For the latest, read our full report:Russia claims to have moved nuclear-capable missile system into BelarusGermany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has echoed Donald Tusk’s optimistic tone regarding talks on ending the war i…
Renewable energy project approvals hit record high in GB in 2025, data shows
Applications to build battery storage drive boom as offshore wind projects given go-ahead jump sevenfold year on yearA record number of renewable energy projects were given the go-ahead in Great Britain in 2025, after planning approvals almost doubled …
Dutch angry at U.S. for yanking panels honoring Black World War II troops
The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
Iran labels Canadian Navy a terror group after Ottawa’s IRGC move
Iran has announced that it considers Canada’s navy a terrorist organization, responding to Ottawa’s recent decision to list the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity.
Turkey detains hundreds of Isis suspects after deadly shootout – Financial Times
Turkey detains hundreds of Isis suspects after deadly shootout Financial TimesTurkey detains 357 suspected IS members in nationwide raids BBCTurkish police detain 357 suspects in raids against the Islamic State group AB…
Kristi Noem says DHS conducting ‘door-to-door’ raids in Minnesota after viral video claims rampant fraud
Federal crackdown follows posting of YouTube film by conservative influencer Nick Shirley alleging widespread misappropriation of state funds by Minneapolis day care centers
Migrant panic as EU country moves to stop ‘backdoor immigration’ in new crackdown
The new initiative comes as the government plans an overall reduction in student visas granted for English language courses.
Sources, PitchBook data, and news reports: the founders of Perplexity, Figure AI, Safe Superintelligence, Harvey, and others joined the nine-figure club in 2025 (Natallie Rocha/New York Times)
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Sources, PitchBook data, and news reports: the founders of Perplexity, Figure AI, Safe Superintelligence, Harvey, and others joined the nine-figure club in 2025 — Just like past tech booms, the lates…
Taiwan accuses China of “reckless” drills as forces simulate a blockade
As Taiwan blasts China’s “highly provocative and reckless” blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely.