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Five people on the ground died and five were injured after an Amazon cargo jet overran Miami’s runway. Early reports focused on the chaotic rescue; investigators are now examining the landing, runway safeguards and Amazon’s contract with 21 Air.
Canada has imposed tariffs of up to 50% on C$27.6 billion in U.S. imports, escalating pressure on Washington while trade tensions increasingly spill into disputes over leadership, culture and national sovereignty.
The Albanese government says Australians should control what appears in their feeds, while opposition parties warn the plan could become internet censorship. Experts argue the proposal is less radical than its critics suggest.
Macklemore used his opening set for Ed Sheeran to champion Palestine and condemn ICE, drawing cheers from supporters and sharp backlash from concertgoers who wanted music—not politics.
U.S. envoys reported progress after meetings in Moscow and Kyiv, but no agreement emerged. Washington sees possible momentum, while Ukraine’s demands, Russia’s maximalist aims and continuing attacks keep a settlement out of reach.
Gasoline reached a holiday record of about $4.15 a gallon as Middle East disruptions, damaged refineries and tight inventories pushed costs higher. Officials promise relief, but consumers remain exposed to forces beyond Washington’s control.
Jaguar Land Rover says 4,000 job cuts and £1.7 billion in savings are needed to remain competitive, while critics warn the restructuring will deepen pressure on workers and test the government’s promise to revive British industry.
U.S. forces sank a suspected floating refueling station tied to Ecuador’s Los Choneros and transferred its crew to Ecuadorian authorities. Supporters call the operation a precise strike on cartel logistics, while the available accounts offer little independent detail about the vessel or detainees.
Karyann Parkinson says Virginia punished a reasonable attempt to build her son’s independence, while authorities treated his unsupervised walk as child neglect. Her conviction has intensified debate over where parental freedom ends.
Anonymous posts about a purported Charlie Kirk lookalike contest have triggered outrage from conservatives and condemnation from Georgetown, while the university says it has found no evidence of an organized event.
Iran has signaled a shift from retaliation to preemptive action, pairing claims of improved missile capabilities with an ambiguous account of attacks involving U.S. warships. The announcement deepens concerns over escalation at sea.
A 46-year-old Cape Breton woman died after torrential rain flooded roads and bridges, prompting a search involving police, firefighters and volunteers. Authorities say the death was not suspicious, but the tragedy highlights the dangers of rapidly rising water.
Pope Leo XIV returned to Genazzano to unveil a fresco recalling his first papal visit, presenting the moment as both personal devotion and institutional continuity.
King Charles has ended speculation over the Sussexes’ return to Britain by confirming they remain private citizens and non-working royals, exposing the gap between a physical homecoming and an official royal role.
The UK is preparing trade restrictions on goods and services linked to Israeli settlements, presenting the move as support for international law and a two-state solution. Israel and U.S. allies condemn it as discriminatory and politically provocative.
The AfD’s record 43.8% result has made it the dominant force in Saxony-Anhalt, but its failure to win a majority leaves the far right outside government—for now. The result also deepens pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Germany’s mainstream parties.
The EU is committing €200 million to Greenland as Donald Trump renews his push for U.S. control of the territory. Brussels frames the package as solidarity and strategic partnership, while Denmark seeks to preserve cooperation with both Washington and Europe.
A clash over who should represent New York at the 9/11 memorial has brought old grievances over the attacks into a new political confrontation. Giuliani objects to Mamdani’s presence, while Mamdani says the ceremony belongs to victims’ families and first responders.
Moscow says closing Germany’s St. Petersburg consulate is retaliation for Berlin’s measures, while Germany and Western officials link the dispute to an alleged Russian drone operation. The reciprocal expulsions are widening a diplomatic crisis already tied to Ukraine.
Canadian mountaineer Kalie McCrystal disappeared while attempting a mountain-running record near the Switzerland-Italy border, leaving her family awaiting information from Italian authorities despite her extensive experience on the peak.
