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Incidents involving drones smuggling contraband into prisons in England and Wales have risen tenfold since 2019, with over 1,000 cases recorded last year. HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, warns of increasingly sophisticated drones delivering larger payloads,…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock have raised questions about whether the cargo plane crash near Vilnius, Lithuania, on Monday was the result of hybrid warfare. The DHL-operated Boeing 737, en route from Leipzig, Germany, skidded and hit a…
As polling stations start to close for the 2024 presidential election, voters and officials alike await the outcome of a historic race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Here’s the latest on key moments as results unfold: Highlights: • Understanding AP VoteCast:…
Kemi Bedenoch has been elected as the new leader of the UK's Conservative party. She became the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK after defeatng Robert Jenrick. She had 53,806 votes while her opponent had 41,388. The result was announced by the party…
In a closely contested referendum, Moldovan voters have narrowly approved changes to the country's constitution, affirming the nation’s commitment to joining the European Union. With 99.6% of votes counted, the "Yes" camp secured 50.46% of the vote, while 49.54% opposed the…
North Korea has dispatched 1,500 soldiers to Russia for training, marking a significant development in the secretive state's military engagement in Moscow's ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS). This move is characterized…
HAVANA — The Cuban government announced on Saturday that electricity has been partially restored across the island following a significant power outage that left millions in the dark for two days. Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy reported that the electrical grid had…
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s media regulatory commission announced on Saturday its intention to revoke the operating license of a Saudi television station, MBC, in response to a report that provoked outrage among supporters of Iraqi militias. The decision came shortly after a group of…
KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s ambitious plan to conclude Ukraine’s nearly three-year conflict with Russia has garnered a variety of responses from Western allies. The proposed "victory plan" seeks to secure Ukraine's membership in NATO and permission to…
Alexander Babakov, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s State Duma, has suggested the creation of a unified exchange for BRICS nations, utilizing blockchain technology and virtual currency to facilitate inter-bloc trade and settlements. Babakov emphasized that this initiative would…
Israel has declared United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata, effectively banning him from entering the country due to his silence on Iran's recent attack on Israel. Israeli officials criticized Guterres for not condemning Iran’s actions, with…
Claudia Sheinbaum made history today by becoming Mexico's first female president, a groundbreaking achievement in a country that has long been socially conservative and predominantly governed by men. Her inauguration marks a significant step forward for women in leadership…
As China commemorates the 75th anniversary of Communist Party rule, it faces significant economic and security concerns. Unlike previous milestones, no grand celebrations are planned for this anniversary, aside from a flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square. In past…
The Russian government is planning to allocate a record 32.5% of its 2025 budget to defense, a sharp increase from this year’s 28.3%, as it continues its war efforts in Ukraine. The draft budget proposes setting aside nearly 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion) for…
Hassan Nasrallah, the long-time leader of Hezbollah, was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli officials confirmed the strike, which also killed several other senior Hezbollah…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – A new report reveals that nearly 6,000 people in Haiti are facing starvation, with almost half of the country’s 11 million population experiencing crisis-level hunger or worse. Gang violence has gripped the capital, Port-au-Prince, and beyond,…
ATHENS, Greece – A large wildfire in southern Greece claimed the lives of two people overnight as it swept through forestland near the seaside resort town of Xylokastro in the Peloponnese region, authorities reported on Monday. Approximately 350 firefighters, supported by 18…
