International

US Vice President Vance says Iran must meaningfully cut its nuclear enrichment capacity to end the seven-month war, though Washington remains unsure who makes decisions in Tehran.

Kim Jong Un sent Putin a birthday letter pledging continued support for Russia, calling its Ukraine war 'sacred' and predicting victory.

Saudi airport attacks killed three as Yemen war escalates; coalition retaliated. Syria may offer Hormuz-bypass for Iraqi crude; 200,000 displaced.

South Korea is investigating whether AI agents were used in cyberattacks on banks, including Hana, KB Kookmin and Shinhan, which leaked customer data.

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez called a snap election for Nov 29 after parliament rejected his housing plan, amid protests, a fragile government and corruption scandals.

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez calls a snap election for Nov 29 after parliament rejected his minority government's housing relief measures, amid nationwide protests over unaffordable housing.

Ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon told NYC Council that AI remains uncontrollable and urged slower frontier development as lawmakers weighed new safeguards, including a kill switch.

French high school protests escalated, disrupting 735 schools amid violence and 1,747 arrests. Unions urged new rallies Tuesday over long hours, poor conditions, and staff shortages.

Swiss glaciers lost over 5% of their ice in 2026 amid record heat, with nearly a fifth gone in five years, threatening water supplies.

South Africa summoned US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III for a third formal protest over "undiplomatic conduct," amid strained bilateral ties.

UNHCR voiced concern after Malaysia deported about 1,500 Myanmar nationals, citing risks and possible need for international protection; up to 5,000 could be returned.

Seoul made no military aid pledge to Ukraine for transferring two captured North Korean soldiers, a lawmaker said, after Kyiv disclosed the move without notice.