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Iran has further stepped up its production of highly enriched uranium, according to the UN nuclear watchdog, which set out "serious concern" at the development. In a confidential report seen by the BBC, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran now possesses over 400kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity - well above the level used for civilian purposes and close to weapons grade, and...

The United States and India have a strategic partnership that extends beyond military cooperation, encompassing various fields like technology, economy, and global issues. This partnership is driven by shared interests in countering China, promoting democracy, and working towards a stable global order. The designation of India as a "Major Defense Partner" by the US reflects the depth of their secu...

A passenger train has derailed in Russia’s Bryansk region bordering Ukraine after a bridge collapsed.  The train came off its tracks in the Bryansk region, killing seven people and hospitalising 28.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghana is set to become a major player in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies through a landmark partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The two countries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub—a transformative project aimed at accelerating digital transformation and positioning Ghana as a tech powerhouse...

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warned on Saturday that China was “credibly preparing” to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was “here to stay” in the region. The Pentagon chief made the remarks at an annual security forum in Singapore as the administration of US President Donald Trump spars with Beijing on trade, technology, and influence over...

An elderly man called emergency services to report the death of his wife. A coroner arrived and officially declared her dead, prompting the funeral service to be called. However, once the woman was placed in the coffin, she suddenly opened her eyes and began breathing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

French court to rule on suspects in Pierre Noizat crypto kidnapping attempts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Suspects In Crypto Kidnapping Plots To Face Judges In France... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat due to human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025, scientists say. The extreme heat caused illness, death, crop losses, and strained energy and healthcare systems, according to the analysis from World Weather Attribution, Climate Central and the Red Cross. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Saudi Arabia will send its top diplomat to the West Bank this weekend, Palestinian officials said, in what would be the highest-level Saudi visit to the area since it was occupied by Israel in 1967. Hussein Al-Sheikh, vice president of the Palestinian Authority (PA), told CNN that an Arab ministerial delegation led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan will arrive in the West Bank cit...

Taylor Swift buys back the rights to her first 6 albums. Taylor Swift announced on Friday via her website that she had acquired the rights to her master recordings, which include previously released music, music videos, concert films and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump's administration can temporarily revoke the legal status of over 500,000 migrants living in the US, the US Supreme Court ruled on Friday. The ruling put on hold a previous federal judge's order stopping the administration from ending the "parole" immigration programme, established by former President Joe Biden. The programme protected immigrants fleeing economic and politica...

The introduction of mandatory gender testing is aimed at competitive fairness and safety. It also focuses directly on Algerian Olympic champion Imane Khelif. World Boxing on Friday announced the introduction of mandatory gender tests for both male and female fighters who want to compete in sponsored competitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump will host a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office on Friday, following Musk's announcement that he is leaving his government role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China hits back after Trump claims it is 'violating' tariff truce... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia has proposed holding the next round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2 with a view to achieving a sustainable peace settlement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. There was no immediate reaction from Kyiv. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sol remembers her first kill for a Mexican cartel: a kidnapping she committed with a handful of other young recruits that twisted into torture and bled into murder. She was 12 years old. Sol had joined the drug cartel a few months earlier, recruited by someone she knew as she sold roses on the sidewalk outside a local bar. She started as a lookout, but rose fast... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

When Elon Musk launched into his government crusade with a chainsaw in hand at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February, few in Washington understood just how disruptive his tenure would become. But three months later, as the billionaire entrepreneur is set to step down from his role as the most visible face behind the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), he leaves behind a...

The Golden Dome system pressed ahead by the United States and its other actions to deploy space-based weapons will heighten the risk of triggering a space arms race, said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday. At a press conference, Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, criticized such acts for violating relevant principles of the Outer Space Treaty. "The U.S....

In recent years, a series of groundbreaking archaeological discoveries in Guatemala have revealed extensive, previously unknown Maya cities and structures, including some that were 3,000 years old. These finds, many of which were enabled by innovative technologies like LiDAR, paint a more complex picture of Maya civilization than previously imagined.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov calls German Army Plans “very worrying”.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United States will “aggressively revoke” the visas of Chinese students studying in the country, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced, as the administration of President Donald Trump continues its crackdown on foreign students enrolled at higher education institutions. Rubio announced the shock move in a post on X, as well as a State Department statement published late on Wednesday, tit...

Elon Musk’s startup xAI is paying Telegram $300 million to roll out its Grok chatbot. Telegram will also earn 50% of the revenue from xAI subscriptions that are sold on the platform. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said he and Musk struck a yearlong partnership that “strengthens Telegram’s financial position.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk has criticised one of the signature policies of Donald Trump, marking a break from the US president who he helped to win re-election in 2024. Last week, the US House of Representatives narrowly passed what Trump calls his "big, beautiful" bill, which includes multi-trillion dollar tax breaks and a pledge to increase defence spending. It will now head to the Senate. Musk was enlisted as T...

Mexico is set to hold elections for appointing all judges, a historic move aiming to reform the judiciary.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.