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North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Wednesday, following the launch of an unidentified projectile on Tuesday, South Korea's military said. According to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, the missiles were launched from North Korea's eastern coastal Wonsan area toward the eastern waters. It is suspected that the projectile detected on

Iran war: US, Israel, Tehran agree two-week ceasefire

Skip next section Iran confirms strikes in Gulf despite ceasefire April 8, 2026 Iran confirms strikes in Gulf despite ceasefire Iranian state television said drone and missile strikes on Wednesday targeting Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates were a response to airstrikes that hit oil facilities on Iran's Lavan island, located to the north of

Afghanistan, Pakistan held ‘useful’ peace talks, Kabul says

Talks in China between Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve an ongoing conflict have seen "useful" progress, according to Afghanistan's Taliban-run Foreign Ministry. The two sides have been negotiating in China's western city of Urumqi since Thursday last week in an effort to end clashes that have left scores killed on both sides. Pakistan has accused the

Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism

Millions of Romanians are listening to Lolita Cercel, a singer with a piercing gaze who highlights the plight of those on the margins of society. Her videos have garnered millions of views on social media. But Cercel does not exist in reality. She was generated entirely by AI. Cercel, which means "earring" in Romanian, is

Artemis II: Crew snaps ‘Earthset’ in throwback to Apollo 8

The Artemis II crew gave another throwback to 20th century space endeavors, when they on Tuesday snapped a breathtaking shot of an "Earthset," or the moment the Earth dips below the moon's horizon. The photo is a nod to an iconic Earthrise image, which an Apollo 8 astronaut took in 1968. What is the latest on

Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Russian artillery and aerial strikes across Ukraine killed at least nine people on Tuesday, including a child, officials said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes ona region east of Moscow, and Russian-occupied regions in Ukraine, killed five, also including a child. The latest exchange of strikes are part of a wider intensification of cross long-range drone and

UK denies Kanye West entry, music festival canceled

The UK has denied US entertainer Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, entry into the country over his repeated antisemitic antics. The disgraced rapper had been scheduled to perform at the "Wireless Festival" in July. "As a result of the Home Office banning Ye from entering the United Kingdom, Wireless Festival has been forced to cancel,"

Gunman killed in shootout near Israel’s Istanbul consulate

A gunfight outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul has left one attacker dead and two others detained, authorities said. Turkey's Interior Ministry said the man who had been "captured dead" and "had connections with a terrorist group that exploits religion." What happened at the Israeli consulate in Istanbul? Officials described the incident as a "provocation"

South Korea turns to EU to revive talks with the North

The South Korean government has asked the European Union to act as a mediator in talks with North Korea as it seeks to move beyond the present bilateral "distrust and hostility" and achieve a breakthrough in relations with Pyongyang.   "I would appreciate it if the EU would consider facilitating an EU-mediated two-plus-one political dialogue between

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

About $150 (€130) is what Brian McGowan says he spent on power last year in his home in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. And since installing additional solar panels in the fall, he expects his bill to be even lower this year. Ordinarily he would have had to spend over $2000 per year on electricity, around $1000 on
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