Ukraine, EU, US leaders speak ahead of Trump-Putin meeting: Key takeaways
Trump agrees to follow-up summit with Putin, Zelenskyy, and warns ‘severe consequences’ unless Russia agrees to truce.
13-year drought crippled Maya on Yucatán Peninsula 1,000 years ago, study finds
An analysis of a stalagmite within a Mexican cave reveals detailed evidence of drought that contributed to the downfall of the Maya civilization in the
No, blue whales aren’t going silent off California. Here’s why.
Reports of blue whales going silent off California don’t reflect the findings of a recent study.
Diabetic man produces his own insulin after gene-edited cell transplant
The new proof-of-concept study points a way to curing diabetes without the need for immune-suppressing drugs.
Man accused of faking death and fleeing U.S. convicted of rape
A man accused of faking his own death and fleeing the United States to avoid sexual assault and fraud allegations was convicted of rape in
‘He doesn’t feel safe’: Family speaks out after teen with disability is mistakenly detained by federal agents
The mother of a 15-year-old boy who was briefly detained by federal agents at gunpoint in Arleta, California, in a case of mistaken identity recalled
Humanitarian groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponisation of aid’ in Gaza
More than 100 aid organisations say they are increasingly being told they are “not authorised” to deliver aid.
Rain warning delays landmark trial of Hong Kong’s rebel mogul Jimmy Lai
Lai is accused of colluding with foreign forces under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim
The first lady’s lawyer has demanded that Joe Biden’s son retract claims he made about how she met her husband.
Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal
Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China’s increased power.
‘On biblical grounds, sit this one out’: Illinois governor roasts Ken Paxton with comeback
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Wednesday roasted the Texas Attorney General on social media. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton posted on X that Texas is
‘No, denied!’ Expert mocks Ken Paxton as ‘Mickey Mouse civil warrant’ blows up in his face
A former federal prosecutor mocked the Texas Attorney General on Wednesday after he suffered his latest loss in court. Glenn Kirschner, a former Deputy U.S.
‘Frankenstein’ rabbits with horns or tentacles on faces are real — but there’s nothing to fear
Rumors spread online that rabbits infected with a virus that creates a tentacle-like growth on their faces were “invading” the U.S.
Murderer named Ronald McDonald killed 12 children in 1892?
Online users discussed and shared a video about a story set in 1892, telling a tale of a man named Ronald McDonald and 12 missing