Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
Human Rights Watch report documents the M23’s detention of thousands of captured combatants and civilians. Detainees were held in inhumane conditions and subjected to beatings, severe ill-treatment, and summary executions. Former detainees recounted seeing captured soldiers and fighters and civilian men, women, and boys beaten, sometimes fatally, as punishment.
Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
Police in Herat denied there had been any deaths, but acknowledged they responded to the protest. One protester told AFP that the security forces "used sticks, whips and firearms to disperse the crowd" It is unclear what methods police used to break up the protest, but witnesses say the police opened fire.
Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre
Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre. Protesters were waving Kenyan flags and holding a coffin with "Ebola" written on it. They were demanding that the US plan to build the health facility be reversed. US official said Kenya was selected due to "proximity, airports in the region"
Netanyahu’s Bow to Trump’s Iran Pressure Spurs New Criticism
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the end of a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. Netanyahu and Trump are at odds over the war they started together. Trump and Netanyahu have been at odds for more than a decade.
Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?
China's President Xi Jinping and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation. Xi expressed China’s willingness to expand cooperation in a wide range of areas including trade, agriculture, construction and technology. Kim said the two countries will maintain their friendship as “the most important top-priority strategic work”
Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina
Platner cruised to the Democratic nomination Tuesday in left-leaning Maine. He will now face longtime moderate Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a key race. The oyster farmer and military combat veteran has been facing plenty of incoming fire amid mounting controversies. The race is among a handful which will likely determine if Republicans hold their Senate majority.
Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor
Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic primary, will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins. It's a high-stakes Senate campaign that pits the veteran Collins, the only Republican senator from New England, against a progressive with no experience in high office. Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota cast ballots Tuesday in another day of primary elections in America.
House Passes G.O.P.’s $70 Billion Immigration Bill
Rep. Julie Fedorchak won the GOP primary to represent North Dakota’s sole congressional district. North Dakota is one of the most reliably Republican states in the country. The GOP nominee for the at-large House seat will be heavily favored in the November general election. The incumbent faces a challenge from Alex Balazs in a rematch of their 2024 contest.
5 Things to Know About Graham Platner, Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine
Graham Platner has won the Democratic Senate primary in Maine, according to The Associated Press. Platner is winning the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine by large margins almost everywhere that has reported so far, save a couple very small townships where only a few votes were cast. So far, Graham Platner’s challengers are capturing a relatively small but notable share of the vote.
Trump presses on with plan to install Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief
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Bill Gates to face questions about Jeffrey Epstein from House Oversight panel
In February, Gates apologized to staff at a Gates Foundation town hall for his association with Epstein, and admitted he had affairs with two Russian women. The Wall Street Journal noted that Epstein had become aware of the affairs. Neither of the women who Gates acknowledged having affairs with -- a Russian bridge player and nuclear physicist -- were said to have been introduced to Gates by Epstein.
Tehran warns Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon could trigger a direct Iranian response. U.S. President Donald Trump has called on both sides to ‘stop shooting’ at each other. Iran says it is ready to respond to any Israeli attacks on its soil, including any that target its nuclear facilities.
Republicans in Maine Governor’s Race Head to Ranked-Choice Runoff
Maine has ranked-choice voting, and voters can rank up to five candidates on their ballot. The Republican nominee race will take on the winner of the Democratic primary and independent Rick Bennett in November. Bobby Charles held a commanding lead in the Republican primary for governor Tuesday night, though a ranked- Choice runoff may determine the final outcome.
Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in Maine’s Second Congressional District Primary
Paul LePage of Maine is running unopposed in the Republican primary for the House in northern Maine’s swing congressional district. The crowded race to face former Gov. LePage in the fall will be decided by ranked-choice voting, a process that usually takes a week or two. Before the primary, the Cook Political Report rated the Maine 2nd District race as Likely Republican.
Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
Omar Artan was set to become the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup. He was denied entry to the U.S. after making FIFA's final list for the tournament. Artan: "It is up to all of us to defend the Somali name"
Iran’s Soccer Federation Says Its World Cup Tickets Have Been Revoked
Iran said Tuesday that its allotment of World Cup tickets for its three group stage games had been pulled off the market. The Iranian soccer federation on Tuesday said that FIFA “revoked the ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three group-stage games” in the U.S., according to Graham Dunbar of the AP.
Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public
Anthropic opens most powerful AI model to public with safeguards. The company has identified large-scale attempts to extract its technology to train competing AI models in authoritarian countries. These types of queries will also fall back to the less powerful model. The move comes after the company's co-founder Jack Clark told BBC Newsnight that there should be a way for the public to slow the technology's advancement.
Meta agrees to Indian AI data center deal as hyperscaler bolsters its infrastructure
More than $400bn flowed into India’s AI ecosystem over the past year. Meta runs vast compute in the US, from a $200bn Louisiana campus to a $21bn CoreWeave deal. India offers cheaper land, available power, and a billion-plus users.
At Least 12 Dead After Shooting by Multiple Attackers in Johannesburg
More than 10 heavily armed men opened fire at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, east of the South African city, on Tuesday night. South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world, with around 60 people killed every day. Hadi Alodid is charged with attempted murder, possession of a knife in a public place and threats.
Man Arrested in ‘Brutal’ Stabbing in Belfast, Police Say
"My thoughts are with the victim and all those who witnessed this deeply disturbing incident," says the Prime Minister. Northern Ireland's main political parties issue a joint statement condemning the attack. "Our thoughts are also with those eyewitnesses to the incident, as well as those members of the public who intervened," they say.
Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future
The jet was a key part of the wider Future Combat Air System (FCAS) scheme. It was a plan hatched in 2017 by then German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, and a freshly elected French President, Emmanuel Macron. A discussion between Merz and Macron appears to have been a decisive moment in bringing the jet project to an end.
The GAO found evidence in one of the deaths was "missing or destroyed" Another detainee died by suicide in January after being left "unattended for intervals longer than 15 minutes," the report said. A family attorney says the report strengthens a potential wrongful death claim he’s considering.
Former Air Canada pilot charged after allegedly flying without proper license for 16 years
Geoffrey Wall, 59, of Barrie, Ontario, was arrested and charged with fraud, forgery and public mischief. Wall flew tens of thousands of passengers on over 900 flights as a captain on Boeing 767, 777 and 787 jets. Police said Wall was able to get through these checks due to his calculated deception.
Only one in 10 Europeans now see US as an ally, survey suggests
Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the United States as an ally. That's down from 16% half a year ago and 22% in November 2024. Most respondents continue to support Ukraine as a strategic partner. Majority in every country polled except Bulgaria thought U.S.-European relations would improve.
Middle East crisis live: Trump accuses Iran of taking too long to make a deal and says ‘it will now pay a price’
The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. It came after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for the crash. Iran fired back at countries in the region. It was another escalation that threatened to derail efforts to end the war.
Ex-NYC comptroller Brad Lander to stand trial after arrest at immigration court
Lander and 10 other elected officials decided to review the 10th floor hold rooms “and ensure that ICE was following the order … and federal and state law’ Lander said: “A federal judge indicated that the conditions that are behind that door are a violation of federal law and are cruel and inhumane”
US navy member sentenced to 44 years in prison for killing female sailor
The sentencing comes days after Copeland admitted in court that he strangled Resendiz on May 29, 2025, inside his barracks room at Naval Station Norfolk. They came to suspect Copeland – a 21-year-old culinary specialist – had killed Res endiz, concealed her corpse in his closet for days and then discarded her body in the woods.
U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter
U.S. President Donald Trump has said negotiations with Iran to end the war are making progress. He has repeatedly vacillated between expressing such optimism and warning that he was ready to return to all-out war. Iran has not yet responded to Trump's most recent claim of progress in negotiations.
Crew Is Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz
The unmanned vessel located the crew members after the crash. The craft crashed at approximately 3:30 a.m. local time, causing the men to spend two hours in the sea amid the pre-dawn darkness. The drones enhance the 5th Fleet’s capabilities by helping detect smuggling and malign Iranian activity.
Iran and Israel Pull Back, After Fierce Exchange of Attacks
The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears intent on pursuing the collapse of Iran’s theocratic government. Instead, Israel has intensified its military campaign against the militant group.
Are U.S. and Israel on the Same Page in Mideast Wars?
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he is "deeply alarmed" by the renewed strikes in the Middle East. Christian leaders in the southern Lebanese port city of Tyre have called on the international community and Lebanese authorities to act quickly. The Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning for Tyre, including the Christian quarter.
U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vowed to Retaliate for Downed Army Helicopter
The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran on June 9. President Donald Trump vowed retaliation over the Islamic Republic's downing of an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The helicopter attack happened a day after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from Trump.
