Sean Penn Skips Oscars for Ukraine Meeting with Zelenskyy
Sean Penn skips 2026 Oscars for meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, highlighting his commitment to the war-torn country.
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Glasgow’s Union Street and Gordon Street Must Be Scotland’s Notre Dame
Glasgow's Union Street and Gordon Street building demolition sparks debate over preserving cultural heritage, with calls to rebuild the site as a symbol of the city's identity.
Trump Urges Global Support for Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran War
President Trump has called on nations including Britain, France, and China to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran vowed to keep the vital waterway closed
Ukrainian Men Fleeing Slaughter Flood Europe’s Refugee Streams
Ukrainian men fleeing slaughter are flooding Europe's refugee streams, with Germany seeing a surge in the proportion of men among arrivals.
Trump’s ‘Free Flow of Energy’ Promise Fails to Restart Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Trump's 'free flow of energy' vow fails to restart shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as only two vessels not linked to Iran or Russia have braved the perilous route.
Six Killed in Russian Air Attacks on Ukraine
Six killed in Russian air attacks on Kyiv as international condemnation grows
U.S. Strategy Shift Sparks Concerns Over European Unity
European leaders warn that U.S. strategies aim to divide Europe, prompting calls for greater unity and strategic autonomy.
Six Die in PostBus Switzerland Blaze: A Tragedy of Fire and Fate
A man set himself on fire on a PostBus in Switzerland, killing six and injuring three, sparking a debate on mental health and public safety.
Zelensky Sends Drone Defence Teams to Middle East, Touting Ukraine’s Expertise
Ukraine sends drone defense teams to the Middle East, leveraging its expertise in countering Iranian attacks.
Fire Engulfs Bus in Switzerland, Killing 6 and Injuring 3
A bus fire in Switzerland killed six people and injured three, prompting an investigation into the cause.
Tiafoe vs Zverev Set for BNP Paribas Open Fourth Round Clash
Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Zverev face off in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open 2026, with Zverev the favorite.
Russia Kills 4, Wounds 16 in East Ukraine Amid Escalating Conflict
Russia kills 4, wounds 16 in east Ukraine as conflict escalates in Sloviansk.
Ukraine Allocates 3 Billion Hryvnias from Reserve Fund for Road Repairs
Ukraine allocates 3 billion hryvnias from its reserve fund to repair roads in frontline regions and heavily trafficked areas.
Ukraine Sends Drone Experts to Protect U.S. Bases in Jordan, Zelensky Says
Ukraine has sent drone experts to protect U.S. bases in Jordan, Zelensky says, leveraging its expertise against Iranian attack drones.
Starmer’s Brexit ‘dynamic alignment’ faces backlash over EU rule burden on UK firms
Starmer's Brexit 'dynamic alignment' faces backlash over EU rule burden on UK firms.