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Massive Russian drone and missile strike batters Kyiv

A man carries a box from a burning trade center after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP hide caption toggle caption Evgeniy Maloletka/AP KYIV – Russia pummeled Ukraine's capital with a massive wave of missile and drone attacks early Sunday that sparked fires, and hours of explosions shook

How ‘Homeland Security’ Became Political Leverage

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security flag waves outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building as seen on January 07, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, a federal agent allegedly fatally shot a woman in her car during an incident in south Minneapolis. Heather Diehl/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Heather Diehl/Getty Images

What to Know About the Controversial Enhanced Games

Two-time Olympic-medalist Fred Kerley attends a press conference ahead of the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, Friday, May 22, 2026. Unlike most of the athletes participating in the Sunday night event, the sprinter says he'll compete without taking performance-enhancing drugs. Ty ONeil/AP hide caption toggle caption Ty ONeil/AP Think the Olympics — with a multi-million

Entrepreneurs Bridge Israeli-Palestinian Divide Through Startups

This year's cohort of Israeli and Palestinian entrepreneurs taking part in 50:50 Startups is smaller than usual, because the war prevented many from travelling. 50:50 co-founder Amir Grinsteen (third from right) founded the program seven years ago, believing that building businesses together would also build lasting bridges, that could advance the cause of peace. Dena

Suspect Killed After Shooting Near White House Checkpoint

Police and members of the Secret Service block streets around the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. Secret

Belgrade Protests Turn Violent as Students Demand Early Elections

Clashes broke out between groups of demonstrators and police as a student-led movement returned to Serbia's capital Belgrade on Saturday, demanding an end to President Aleksandar Vucic's 12-year rule. The populist leader has been accused by critics of consolidating power and undermining democratic checks and balances. The protest movement erupted some 18 months ago after 16 people were killed when a

Tens of Thousands Rally in Madrid Demanding Sánchez Resignation

Tens of thousands of people rallied in Madrid on Saturday to demand the resignation of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez following a series of corruption scandals. The protest was called by the Spanish Civil Society association, which said about 80,000 people attended, well above the government estimate of 40,000. Leaders from the opposition People's Party

Cheap drones piercing Israel’s Iron Dome

A recent video showing an explosive-laden drone striking an Israeli Iron Dome battery couldn't have been more symbolic: Israel's famous air-defense system, which cost billions of euros, looked powerless against a small aircraft that cost a few hundred euros. While the video's authenticity has not yet been verified, experts believe it is genuine. The footage was published

Parents Detained After Two French Boys Found Abandoned in Portugal

A French woman and her partner were remanded to custody Saturday after being charged in Portugal with abandoning two young boys in a rural area. The children, French brothers ages 3 and 5, are the woman’s sons. They were found Tuesday along a road near Alcacer do Sal, about 60 miles (100 kilometers) south of Lisbon

US and Iran Signal Progress on Hormuz De-escalation Deal

The United States and Iran  signaled progress on Saturday toward a framework agreement that could end a nearly three-month standoff triggered by US and Israeli attacks on Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. The step forward comes as global pressure grows to avert a wider regional conflict, with mediators saying both sides are
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