The European Union is developing a high-tech ‘drone wall’ along its eastern flank to detect and neutralize Russian drone incursions—a response to escalating hybrid threats.
A more ideologically extreme Senate—devoid of red-state Democrats and filled with Trump-loyal Republicans—is making compromise impossible in the 2025 government shutdown.
Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appeared on each other’s shows in a coordinated broadcast criticizing President Trump and showcasing late-night unity.
France has ended state subsidies for cross-border night trains to Berlin, Vienna, and Prague, citing budget constraints—dealing a blow to sustainable travel and rail enthusiasts.
The Jolly Roger from ‘One Piece’ has become a global symbol for Gen Z-led protests against political corruption and economic injustice—from Nepal to Madagascar.
Joseph Kabila, former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been sentenced to death in absentia for treason, war crimes, and supporting the M23 rebel group.
The White House has withdrawn E.J. Antoni’s nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics following widespread criticism over his lack of experience and partisan commentary.
A jury has ruled that Uber is not responsible for a sexual assault by one of its drivers, but the company still faces a massive wave of over 2,500 similar lawsuits.
Nike reported improved sales but a 31% profit drop as new U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports are projected to cost the company $1.5 billion annually.
Morgan Stanley has secured regulatory relief from the Federal Reserve, which agreed to apply a less severe scenario in its annual stress test after the bank’s formal appeal.