‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo

World Health Organization officials said the outbreak appeared to originate from a village where three children died after reportedly eating a bat carcass.

Source: Washington Post

Home Depot’s stock falls as customers are still cautious on large remodels

An uncertain macroeconomic environment and high interest rates weigh on the company’s guidance.

Source: MarketWatch

Starmer to make surprise announcement on ‘defence and security’ in Commons, ahead of meeting with Trump – UK politics live

Starmer is to give a statement to MPs at 12.30pm the Commons authories have announced

The rightwing historian Niall Ferguson is in the audience for Badenoch’s speech, according to …

Source: The Guardian

Germany's Green Party grapples with poor election result

Of all three former governing parties, the Greens performed best in the recent general election. But they have still landed in opposition with little to celebrate.

Source: Deutsche Welle

The best MagSafe accessories of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

MagSafe technology helps you maximize what you can do with your phone. That's why we've tested these best MagSafe accessories, from wallets to wireless chargers.

Source: ZDNet

Venezuela and Iran: Anti-western partnership of necessity

Venezuela and Iran have been close economic and ideological partners for years. How will the relationship develop in light of the new US administration?

Source: Deutsche Welle

The lived experiences of communism should serve as a cautionary tale

When searching for a response to the far-right resurgence, Europeans should not look towards the totalitarian left.

Source: Al Jazeera

The odds of a 'city-killer' asteroid hitting Earth have fallen to zero

After weeks at the top of the Sentry list at the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies, the asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer considered a threat to Earth.

Source: NPR

U.K. to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of G.D.P. by 2027, Starmer Says

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is set to meet with President Trump on Thursday, said he would increase British spending on defense to 2.5 percent of G.D.P. by 2027.

Source: New York Times

Federal bill couples ending taxes on tips with banning sub-minimum wage

Democrats in Nevada push bill that would provide further relief for tipped workers who can be paid as little as $2.13

Donald Trump began the second term of his presidency …

Source: The Guardian

Zelenskiy plans to travel to US to meet Trump on minerals deal (reports)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to travel to Washington on Friday to meet U.S. President Donald Trump after officials agreed to terms on a draft minerals deal, two sources with …

Source: France 24

Couple's trauma after body placed next to them on flight

Cabin crew placed the body of a passenger who died mid-flight in an empty seat beside the pair.

Source: BBC