Germany’s Merz warns attackers will ‘pay price’ after drone incident
A drone attack on Leipzig Airport highlights the “very real threat” faced by the country, the German chancellor says. Read More
CIA chief in Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday. Read More
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania
Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline. Read More
Brain disease in dead NFL players ‘higher than previously shown’
A new study says at least one in four ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had a degenerative brain disease but the true figure could be much higher. Read More
China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing. Read More
Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged
The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital. Read More
Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter series
Hoult was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart two weeks ago but has dropped out due to scheduling issues. Read More
UK drone factories may face attacks from ‘unknown sources’, says Kremlin adviser
The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine. Read More
NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024. Read More
French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California’s salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat. Read More