The Belarusian tunnel to the EU was almost done. Then Lithuania drilled a hole in exactly the wrong place—for the diggers
Lithuanian border guards have found an unfinished underground passage dug from Belarus toward their territory, Lithuania’s public broadcaster LRT reported. The shaft never broke through to the surface on the Lithuanian side, so nobody used it. Lithuania’s border service reads the dig was probably meant to move migrants across the frontier. Minsk and MoscowContinue Reading
Summer of Heat, Fires and Storms Is a Reckoning for Europe on Climate
The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “it will get worse,” one climate expert said.Continue Reading
Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope
With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.Continue Reading
US and Saudi Arabia strike ‘Iran-aligned’ groups in Iraq
The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq, targeting ‘Iran-aligned’ groups., NewsFeed The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq, targeting ‘Iran-aligned’ groups after drone attacks targeted US forces in the region and Saudi oil facilities. Saudi Arabia says it acted in self-defence, whileContinue Reading
Jayden Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test
West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad., West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad. Paceman Jayden Seales claimed his fourthContinue Reading
Journalists Assess Risks of Tick Bites, Wildfire Smoke, Rising Health Costs
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances…Read MoreContinue Reading
Tested: The Gas-Powered 2026 Honda CR-V Has Good Vibes, but Is the Hybrid Better?
Pros Extra cargo room Light luxury appointments Traditionalist vibe Cons Lackluster fuel economy Conservative styling, tech Cheaper variants almost as good We know why you’re here, so we won’t bury the lede: Yes, the Honda CR-V is, in just about every meaningful way, still the same cheerful compact SUV that has established itself as aContinue Reading
Jair Bolsonaro uses AI avatar to endorse son’s campaign
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, under house arrest for allegedly plotting against democracy, made a surprise appearance via an AI-generated avatar at his son Flavio’s presidential campaign launch, which law professor Ivar Hartmann called “a very clear violation” of Brazil’s electoral rules. #jairbolsonaro #flaviobolsonaro #brazil #artificialintelligence #election #News #Reuters #NewsfeedContinue Reading
Drone footage shows Mount Etna cable car above volcanic landscape
Sicily’s Etna cable car carries visitors up Europe’s active volcano while engineers manage risks from eruptions, gases and harsh conditions.Continue Reading
Russia issues international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Durov
Durov, who holds French and UAE passports and has lived outside Russia for years, called the case politically motivated. The Kremlin frequently targets its political enemies on charges of supporting “terrorism” or “extremism”.Continue Reading
A Blackout Protest Over Sony Ditching Disks Is Brewing
Sony’s decision to stop producing PlayStation discs starting in 2028 was met with a ton of initial backlash, especially in the wake of Sony reminding its customers yet again that a digital purchase of content isn’t actually a purchase of content at all and what you’ve bought can be rippedContinue Reading
India’s youth have broken Modi’s spell
At Jantar Mantar, satire and defiance punctured the prime minister’s aura of invulnerability., The recent uprising of the youth in India might seem to have subsided after forcing Dharmendra Pradhan, the education minister of India, to resign. Still, he was never the true target of this historic youth revolt. TheContinue Reading