In Antananarivo, frustration over relentless power and water cuts swelled into youth-led protests met with rubber bullets and tear gas, leaving at least 22 dead, the UN says. After an elite army unit, CAPSAT, sided with demonstrators, President Andry Rajoelina fled; parliament voted to impeach him, and by Monday his...
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Wednesday, opening a tentative reset after Sharaa’s forces ousted Bashar al-Assad last year. Seeking to preserve its air and naval bases, Moscow signaled openness to a new start, while Sharaa praised “close relations” yet planned to demand Russia revoke...
A growing majority of NATO allies signaled support for Donald Trump’s PURL plan, which uses allied money to buy U.S. weapons for Ukraine, shifting from past donations to sales. Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands have pledged $2 billion across four packages, with Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia and...
Two coffins of deceased hostages were handed from Hamas to the Red Cross and transferred to Israeli forces, with the remains headed to Tel Aviv for identification, authorities said. Israel accused Hamas of failing to return all bodies under the ceasefire, as Rafah stayed closed and aid arrivals fell well...
Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell asked the U.S. Office of Special Counsel to investigate Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for a “likely” Hatch Act violation after Noem recorded an airport video blaming Democrats for the shutdown. In a letter to acting Special Counsel Jamieson Greer, Cantwell cites reports that DHS used...
Meta is rolling out group chats on Threads, letting users message multiple friends in a single conversation rather than separate DMs. Chats can include up to 50 followers and be renamed for easy identification, much like Facebook Messenger. The feature is launching globally except in the UK and Australia; spokesperson...
Madagascar’s elite Capsat unit seized power moments after parliament impeached President Andry Rajoelina, triggering the African Union’s immediate suspension and UN concern over an unconstitutional change. Capsat commander Col Michael Randrianirina, confirmed president by the top court, will be sworn in Friday and promises elections in 18–24 months, with a...
An arresting photograph of a rice weevil poised on a single grain of rice has won the 2025 Nikon Small World photomicrography contest, offering fresh insight into the structure and behavior of this well-known agricultural pest. The image, made by Zhang You of Yunnan, China—who also placed 15th—balances artistry and...
Back from suspension, Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice practiced Wednesday as Kansas City prepared for Las Vegas. He hasn’t played since a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 last year, but head coach Andy Reid said Rice will definitely play in Week 7, with his workload still to be determined. Patrick...
The Trump administration is pursuing an additional $20 billion for Argentina, pairing sovereign funds and private banks with an earlier $20 billion U.S. swap line pledged to President Javier Milei to bolster the collapsing currency. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the new facility a private‑sector solution and said interest is...
