Kaja Kallas said the European Union has blacklisted Russia over money laundering risks, a move expected to slow transactions with Russian banks and increase costs. Speaking after an EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Kallas said global unpredictability will define 2026, warning that Russia poses a major threat while China remains a long-term challenge. […]
Ukraine said it has received the remains of 1,000 soldiers killed in the war following a body exchange with Russia. The Ukrainian Prisoners of War Coordination Center said Russia handed over the remains, which it claims belong to Ukrainian servicemen. Authorities said identification procedures have begun, thanking the International Committee of the Red Cross […]
A British Airways passenger jet lost a landing gear wheel during takeoff from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, authorities said. The Airbus A350-1000 continued its flight and landed safely at Heathrow Airport in London. Flight data showed sparks coming from the right main landing gear shortly after liftoff, before a piece […]
Two people were killed after an AT-6 military aircraft crashed in the Chom Thong district of Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand, authorities said. The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. local time for reasons not yet known. Thai officials have launched a large-scale investigation into the incident.
Keir Starmer held an 80-minute meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first UK prime ministerial visit to China in eight years. Starmer said China is a key global actor and stressed the need for cooperation alongside dialogue on areas of disagreement, including trade and migration. Xi described UK–China relations as volatile but […]
Three people were killed and three others injured in a Russian drone attack overnight in the Zaporizhzhia region of southeastern Ukraine, regional authorities said. Governor Ivan Fedorov said Russian forces carried out 841 attacks on 34 settlements in the region over the past 24 hours. Ukraine’s emergency services reported one building was destroyed and several […]
Javier Milei surprised audiences by joining his former partner, Fátima Flórez, on stage during her concert in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The Argentine president stepped out of the audience and performed “Rock del Gato,” a song by local rock band Ratones Paranoicos, at the Gran Rex Theatre. The unexpected appearance drew strong reactions across the […]
Galatasaray lost 2–0 away to Manchester City in the eighth and final week of the UEFA Champions League group stage. Despite the defeat, the Turkish side finished in the top 24 and qualified for the Round of 16 play-off round. Galatasaray fashioned several chances in the second half, with shots from Victor Osimhen and attempts […]
Storm Kristin killed at least five people in central and northern Portugal, triggering floods, landslides, and widespread damage, authorities said. Heavy rain and winds of up to 150 km/h caused more than 3,000 incidents and left over 850,000 people without electricity, severely disrupting transport and daily life. Major roads and rail lines, including the main […]
China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, warned that the use of force would only worsen tensions in the Middle East, saying that “military adventurism will drag the region into an abyss of unpredictability.” Speaking at a UN Security Council session in New York, Fu said Iran is a sovereign state and stressed […]