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UK Driving Test Backlog Leaves Learners Waiting 22 Weeks for Appointments
Post-pandemic delays create massive bottleneck as average wait times quadruple from pre-COVID levels, frustrating thousands of British drivers.
WorldIsraeli Strikes Pound Southern Lebanon as Death Toll From Two-Month War Tops 2,600
IDF says it hit 50 Hezbollah sites in 24 hours, killing at least seven including a child. More than 62,000 homes have been destroyed and 1 million people displaced since fighting reignited in March.
WorldSinaloa Governor and Culiacán Mayor Step Down After U.S. Drug Trafficking Indictment
Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya is accused of meeting with El Chapo's sons before his 2021 election and installing officials 'friendly' to their cartel operations.
WorldTrump's Venezuela Operation Yields Little Change for Most Citizens
Despite U.S. officials' promises to 'unleash prosperity' by controlling oil industry, life in Caracas remains largely unchanged after Maduro's ousting.
WorldGermany Misjudged Trump's Anger Over Iran War Criticism, Faces Troop Withdrawal
Chancellor Friedrich Merz offered no public sign he believed Trump's threats to pull 5,000 US troops were serious after criticizing American military action in Iran.
WorldLithuania Breaks Up Russian Sabotage Network, Arrests Nine in Major Security Operation
Baltic nation uncovers plots involving murder and infrastructure attacks as Moscow expands hybrid warfare across Europe.
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Israel Deploys Iron Dome to UAE for First Time as Iran War Spreads to Gulf
The missile defense system was sent to an Arab country for the first time as the Emirates bore the brunt of Iranian retaliatory attacks during the conflict.
WorldIranians Struggle with Pain and Powerlessness Beneath Surface of Normal Life
After months of upheaval, many citizens attempt to continue daily routines while quietly grappling with grief, economic stress and diminished hope.
WorldIranians Struggle with Economic Pain and Lost Hope Beneath Veneer of Normalcy
After months of conflict and upheaval, many Iranians attempt to maintain daily routines while quietly grappling with grief, financial stress, and diminished optimism.
WorldEuropean Officials Investigate Wave of Attacks on Jewish Targets as Hybrid Warfare
Similar incidents across Europe claimed by shadowy Islamist group suggest coordinated campaign using low-cost methods to sow fear in Jewish communities.
WorldJeffrey Epstein Obtained Sacred Islamic Artifacts From Mecca for Private Island 'Mosque'
Justice Department documents reveal how convicted sex trafficker used Middle East connections to acquire tapestries from Islam's holiest shrine for unusual building.
WorldLondon Stabbing in Jewish Neighborhood Treated as Terrorist Incident by Police
Two men were stabbed in Golders Green and remain in stable condition, while one suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the Wednesday attack.
WorldJeffrey Epstein Secured Sacred Islamic Artifacts From Mecca for Private Island 'Mosque'
Newly revealed messages show how convicted sex offender used connections to obtain holy tapestries for unusual building on his property.
WorldUAE Announces Immediate Departure From OPEC After Five Decades of Membership
The Gulf nation's exit amid Iran war tensions threatens to weaken OPEC's influence over global oil markets as crude prices surge past $100 per barrel.
WorldInternet Restrictions Spur Russians to Openly Question Putin's Authority
From beauty influencers to political opposition figures, Russians are increasingly challenging President Putin's moves to restrict online access.
WorldIraq Taps Businessman Ali al-Zaidi to Form New Government
After months of political deadlock and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, a businessman has been selected as prime minister-designate.
WorldCanadian Investigation Traces 'Clean' Gold to Colombian Drug Cartel Mine
Major investigation reveals Royal Canadian Mint gold marketed as traceable and ethical actually originated from cartel-controlled operations.
WorldMali's Defense Minister Killed in Islamist Insurgent Attacks Amid Escalating Regional Violence
General Sadio Camara's death marks a significant blow to the military government as security deteriorates across West Africa's Sahel region.
WorldIsrael's President Delays Netanyahu Pardon Decision, Will Seek Plea Deal Instead
President Isaac Herzog opts against immediate pardon for Prime Minister in corruption case, choosing mediation path over presidential clemency.
WorldU.S. Mint Purchases Gold from Drug Cartels and Sells It as 'American'
As precious metal prices soar, industry guardrails have broken down, allowing cartel-mined gold to enter legitimate U.S. markets.
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Chernobyl Becomes Military Security Zone 40 Years After Nuclear Disaster
War transforms contaminated exclusion zone from potential economic opportunity into army-controlled security belt as Ukraine marks anniversary of world's worst nuclear accident.
World85-Year-Old French War Widow Caught in Trump Immigration Crackdown Speaks Out
Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé recounts detention and deportation experience in first interview since being separated from late G.I. husband's homeland.
WorldIndigenous Speakers Booed During Australia's Sacred War Memorial Services
Dawn services for Anzac Day were disrupted in three cities as hecklers targeted Aboriginal acknowledgments of country, sparking national debate over reconciliation and respect.
WorldElite 'Icefall Doctors' Battle Frozen Gateway to Mount Everest Summit
Glacial ice seals route to world's highest peak as hundreds of climbers await passage through treacherous Khumbu Icefall.
WorldKushner and Witkoff Head to Pakistan for Critical Iran Peace Talks
Iran's foreign minister has arrived in Islamabad with a written response to U.S. peace proposals as diplomatic efforts intensify to end the conflict.
WorldIran Peace Talks Resume in Pakistan Without VP Vance as Kushner Takes Lead Role
The White House will send Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to talks in Islamabad as Tehran decides not to send its top negotiator.
WorldDefense Secretary Hegseth Vows U.S. Iran Blockade Will Continue 'As Long as It Takes'
American forces have intercepted 34 vessels since Trump imposed port restrictions, as Iran demands blockade removal before resuming peace talks.
WorldRevolutionary Guards Consolidate Control as New Iranian Leadership Emerges
Killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushers in collective leadership with increased power for military commanders.
WorldTrump Hosts Israeli and Lebanese Officials as Iran War Peace Talks Move to White House
Negotiations relocated from State Department to Oval Office as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threatens broader peace agreement in ongoing Iran conflict.
WorldEuropean Union Approves $106 Billion Military-Focused Loan for Ukraine
The massive assistance package signals Europe's expectation of a prolonged conflict, heavily weighted toward defense spending rather than reconstruction aid.
