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A timeline of US strikes on boats that have killed at least 243

The U.S. military’s campaign against suspected drug-trafficking vessels has killed at least 243 people and destroyed 80 boats, raising urgent questions about the Trump administration’s use of lethal force, lack of public evidence and growing human rights concerns.

King Charles heads to Caribbean as calls grow for slavery apology

King Charles III heads to the Caribbean as calls for Britain to apologize and pay reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade intensify, putting colonial history and the fight for justice back in the global spotlight.

Iran hosts Saudi Arabia and regional powers as fears grow of return to war

As fears of renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran grow, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are racing to open diplomatic channels with Tehran in a high-stakes effort to prevent another regional war.

Gas under Trump 2.0 is now more expensive than it was under Biden

Trump promised cheaper gas, but the Iran war has sent fuel costs soaring—with average gas prices now surpassing levels during the Biden era and putting new pressure on American households ahead of the midterms.

US has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses

U.S. forces are reportedly ready to launch major new strikes against Iran within 96 hours of President Trump’s order, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict as Israel pushes for renewed military action.

France braces for another weekend of protests as authorities launch massive security operation

France deploys 70,000 police officers ahead of massive weekend protests as student-led demonstrations over education, jobs and the cost of living threaten to trigger another wave of deadly unrest.

At least 7 people killed in unprecedented shooting at church in Jordan

A deadly attack on a church in Jordan has left at least seven people dead and 27 injured, as gunmen targeted Christians gathered for a funeral and authorities vowed a forceful response to the suspected terrorist assault.

Trump keeps hinting he’ll resume the Iran war after the midterms. These Iowa GOP voters sound wary

Trump’s promise to finish the Iran war is facing skepticism from his own supporters as rising gas prices, mounting costs for farmers, and fallen American service members fuel concerns ahead of the midterm elections.

The Rams are in serious trouble, a showdown in Seattle and a trip to Paris: Here’s what to watch in the NFL’s Week 7

The NFL’s Week 7 slate brings mounting playoff pressure for the Rams, chaos in the NFC East, and a major showdown between undefeated Kansas City and defending champion Seattle—all as the league prepares for its first regular-season game in Paris!

A small but powerful African nation is bringing Formula 1 back to the continent. Not everyone is celebrating

Formula One is heading back to Africa with a 10-year Rwanda Grand Prix deal, but hopes for tourism and investment are colliding with mounting concerns over human rights, alleged support for rebels in the Congo, and the risk of sportswashing.

Macron slams ‘stupid comments’ from world leaders after Trump blames France unrest on migrants

French President Emmanuel Macron fires back at Donald Trump and other world leaders for blaming migrants for France’s escalating riots, accusing them of spreading misinformation as thousands are arrested and authorities brace for more unrest.

SpaceX stock surges after Musk says a merger with Tesla would be ‘a good idea’

SpaceX shares surge as Elon Musk backs a potential Tesla merger, but blockbuster earnings and growing questions over Ukraine’s Starlink access put his expanding business empire under the spotlight.

In Europe, budget airlines thrive. Why not the US?

Why do Europeans fly across the continent for less while America’s budget airlines keep struggling? From Ryanair’s no-frills strategy to Spirit Airlines’ collapse, discover why Europe has mastered cheap air travel while the U.S. struggles to keep fares low.

‘The world will be amazed:’ Iran’s commanders prepare for further war

Iran is warning of a wider war with the United States, threatening targets ranging from AI data centers and undersea internet cables to regional energy facilities as Washington weighs new military options and civilians brace for renewed attacks.

China economy grows thanks to AI export boom but domestic slump remains a drag

China’s economy is beating growth expectations as the global AI boom fuels a surge in chip and electronics exports—but a prolonged property crisis, weak domestic spending and declining investment threaten to slow the momentum.