German intelligence overhaul: Too far, or not far enough? | DW News
As Germany faces growing threats from espionage, cyberattacks and hybrid warfare, the government wants to expand the powers of its intelligence services. Supporters say the reforms are long overdue. Critics warn they could widen the scope for surveillance and state intervention. So where should the line be drawn? Alex ForrestContinue Reading
WATCH LIVE: Total solar eclipse darkens skies over Spain, Iceland
Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here’s The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcastsContinue Reading
Colombia declares three days mourning for quake victims as EU pledges assistance
The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia’s largest disaster responses in years.Continue Reading
Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead
Western Colombia hit by deadly quake as Zarzal, Roldanillo and El Cairo report widespread damage.Continue Reading
FEMA’s ‘Shadow Administrator’ Was Paid by a DOGE Member’s Startup for Months
Details from recent court filings show that DOGE’s influence within government—and potential conflicts of interest—extend further than previously known.Continue Reading
A Candidate Named ‘Count Binface’ Is the Most Normal Part of This Pivotal UK Election
Clacton’s parliamentary race has it all: Nigel Farage, a man dressed as a trash can, a Union Jack bikini, white nationalist conspiracy theories, and 34 candidates on the ballot.Continue Reading
Sudanese army intercepts RSF drones over el-Obeid
Sudanese army air defenses reportedly intercepted drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over el-Obeid., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Sport Opinion Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations Interactives InContinue Reading
Why has North Korea fired a missile ahead of US-South Korea drills?
Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a ‘rehearsal for invasion’., North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into waters off its east coast, just days before the United States and South Korea begin annual military drills known as the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises in theContinue Reading
Bernie Sanders’ AI warnings are being ignored in the Senate
commentary Like Helaena Targaryen from “House of the Dragon,” the Vermont senator is sounding an alarm that won’t be heard Nights and Weekends Editor Published August 12, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders has called for a moratorium on artificial intelligence and the construction of new AI dataContinue Reading
Former U.S. Marine Held In Russia For More Than 4 Years Has Been Released
Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts, has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges., Read MoreContinue Reading
CNN Commentator Zeroes In On ‘Disturbing’ Aspect Of Plane Ruse To Protect The Traitor
David Axelrod had some distressing thoughts about the secret Air Force One plot to keep the president safe amid an assassination threat., Read MoreContinue Reading
ChatGPT desktop app is now available for Linux (in preview)
OpenAI has announced a preview release of the official ChatGPT Desktop app for Linux. Compared to using ChatGPT in a browser tab, the GUI desktop app can run Codex in your local repos, hook into and control other apps via extensions, handle ChatGPT Work-related tasks and probe your local filesContinue Reading