Apple, in a first, drops end-to-end cloud encryption for UK users

The move comes after UK security officials demanded backdoor access to the encrypted material, Washington Post said.

Source: Al Jazeera

Man seriously injured in stabbing at Berlin Holocaust memorial

Police say the victim was a 30-year-old Spanish tourist. One man has been arrested.

Source: BBC

Concerns for ceasefire as Israel accuses Hamas of breaking promise to return hostage remains

Israel says Hamas is violating the ceasefire deal over the return of hostage remains. Israel identified the bodies of a 4-year-old and his 9-month-old brother, but forensic tests revealed a …

Source: CBS News

Flights diverted off Australia as Chinese navy conducts ‘show of force’

The Chinese naval exercises, in international waters off Australia’s eastern coast, while legal, have nonetheless sparked alarm in Australia and New Zealand.

Source: Washington Post

World Anti-Doping Agency Drops Defamation and Ethics Cases Against U.S. Officials

The World Anti-Doping Agency withdrew a defamation lawsuit and an ethics case against American officials critical of its handling of failed tests by members of China’s Olympic swimming squad.

Source: New York Times

Kash Patel confirmed to head FBI despite fears he will go after Trump foes

Kash Patel, a fierce Donald Trump loyalist, has been confirmed as the new head of the FBI. Critics fear that Patel has been placed on the position to run the …

Source: France 24

Bathing once every 10 days: The reality of northern Gaza’s water crisis

Gaza families face a dire water crisis after the ceasefire and struggle to survive in the destroyed north.

Source: Al Jazeera

German election: Parties into final stretch before voting

As Sunday’s snap general election fast approaches Germans face another multiparty coalition as a series of global and domestic issues loom large. DW has more.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Trump administration sparks fears of censorship to US arts scene

A children's book about inclusion was put "under review" by the Trump administration.. What is the Trump administration doing in the US arts sector?

Source: Deutsche Welle

UK hiring on the rise as confidence lifts, research suggests

Companies increase hiring for first time since June, and households more optimistic about their finances

Companies have ramped up hiring in recent weeks while consumer confidence has started to rise, …

Source: The Guardian

16 Best Crossplay Games for Consoles and PC (2025): Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Mobile

These titles let you play with friends on all kinds of platforms, from computers to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and even mobile.

Source: Wired

What do countries call themselves? The stories behind their original names

Around half of the world's countries have native or local names that differ from their English versions.

Source: Al Jazeera