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Is Donald Trump succeeding in his battle against wind energy?

Is Donald Trump winning his war on wind?
Donald Trump is right that wind turbines do kill some birds - but far fewer than cars, cats and building glass collisions, according to the American Bird Conservancy

Donald Trump has never hidden his hostility to wind power — a feud that was reportedly sparked when turbines appeared within view of his Scottish golf course — and his return to the White House has turned that long-running grievance into federal policy.

Russia Says It Shot Down Over 300 Drones in Massive Interception

Russia claims over 300 drones intercepted and destroyed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted clips on X of the aftermath of drone strikes on Russia

Russia said it shot down a wave of Ukrainian drones that swept across the country for 13 hours, forcing airport disruptions, prompting stay-indoors warnings in Saint Petersburg, and leaving one man dead as debris fell in the Tver region.

Could the AI arms race realistically put humanity at risk?

Is human extinction really on the table in the AI race?
The future of humanity may ultimately depend on an increasingly small group of men such as Sam Altman, Christopher Olah, Dario Amodei and Elon Musk

Pope Leo XIV last month issued an urgent warning about artificial intelligence, arguing that the technology must be “disarmed” before it can reshape human life on its own terms.

More than 1.2 million gather for Pope’s Mass in Madrid

Over 1.2 million people attend Pope's mass in Madrid
Priests attend the Holy Mass led by Pope Leo XIV in the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid

Madrid turned into a sea of people on Sunday morning as more than a million packed the capital’s streets and one of its best-known squares for a chance to see Pope Leo XIV on his way to an open-air Mass—the centerpiece of his week-long visit to Spain.

Madaxweyne Xasan oo Salaad Cali Jeelle u magacaabay xil sare

Jun 07(Jowhar) Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, oo mudnaan gaar ah siinaya xoojinta howlaha talo-bixinta, qorsheynta, isku-dubbaridka iyo horumarinta, ayaa Mudane Danjire Salaad Cali Jeelle u magacaabay Lataliyaha Sare ee Madaxweynaha.

Taliye cusub oo loo magacaabay taliska taakulada ciidanka xoogga dalka

Jun 07(Jowhar) Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh ahaa Gen Mohamed Mohamuud Hassan Garabeey u magacaabay Taliyaha Taliska Taakulaynta Ciidanka Xogga dalka Somaliyeed.

US considers using Iranian assets to fund Gulf reconstruction, sources say

US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf reconstruction - sources
US Central Command releases footage said to show strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites

Washington is moving to seize the initiative in the Gulf after Iran’s latest attacks, with the US government preparing to channel Iranian assets toward rebuilding damage in Gulf states, a source familiar with the matter said, as Tehran followed a wave of strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain with additional drone launches.

Corbyn calls on public to dismiss JD Vance’s remarks about Nowak

Corbyn urges people to ignore JD Vance's Nowak comments
Former UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn was speaking at the at the Robert Tressell festival in Dublin

As tensions flared in the UK after the killing of teenager Henry Nowak, former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn urged the public to tune out US Vice President JD Vance and instead heed the Nowak family’s appeal for calm.

Irish journalist receives Ukraine’s Order of Merit honor for distinguished work

Irish reporter awarded Order of Merit by Ukraine
Reporter and social media influencer Caolan Robertson said he was 'completely blown away' by the award

An Irish journalist who has built a large online following for his reporting from Ukraine has been formally honoured by President Volodymyr Zelensky, receiving an Order of Merit for his coverage of Russia’s invasion.

Hegseth Warns Europe Is Being Flooded by Dangerous Ideologies

Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies - Hegseth
Pete Hegseth was speaking during commemorations for the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy

Standing above the graves of US soldiers who died storming the beaches of Normandy, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a stark warning to Europe: he said the continent now faces an “invasion” of what he described as dangerous ideologies arriving by sea.

Treatment of Ulm5 a 'violation of EU law', says defence

Ulm5 treatment breaches EU law, defense argues amid growing scrutiny

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Five activists accused of causing extensive damage at a defence contractor’s German offices are being brought into court behind glass and in handcuffs —...
Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead

Powerful earthquake in the Philippines leaves at least 32 feared dead

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A massive 7.8‑magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao has pushed the confirmed death toll to at least 32, disaster officials said,...
UK, France, Germany back Zelensky call for Putin meeting

UK, France and Germany support Zelensky’s push for Putin talks

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As Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds into a fifth year, President Volodymyr Zelensky has secured fresh backing from Britain, France and Germany for a...
Iran, Israel halt strikes but warn of further retaliation

Iran and Israel pause attacks, but both warn of possible retaliation

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After a weekend of missile fire that raised fresh fears of a wider Middle East war, Iran and Israel both said the fighting between...
Russia hits nuclear fuel storage facility near Chornobyl

Russia Strikes Nuclear Fuel Storage Site Near Ukraine’s Chornobyl Plant

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A suspected drone strike near the ruins of Chornobyl has again thrust Ukraine’s nuclear safety into the spotlight, after President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian...