DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters on Monday, the Defense Ministry said, an attack that comes after the United States and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend, the first significant military action in a month. During the lull in fighting, the … Read more
BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks were mixed in Europe and Asia and U.S. futures fell Monday on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could raise interest rates soon. In early European trading, Germany’s DAX lost 0.9% to 26,339.04, while Paris’ CAC 40 fell 0.1% to 8,390.43. Markets in Britain were closed for a bank holiday. Futures … Read more
(Sony/Capcom/EA/Metro) You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to new video games launching in September, including new exclusives from Sony and Nintendo, a Capcom revival, and, of course, football. August is never a busy time for new video game releases, but there were some notable titles, including beginner friendly Soulslike Mortal Shell 2, game of … Read more
The New England Patriots were quite busy over the weekend, making a combined 42 transactions to go from 91 to 53 players on their active roster. Most of those moves were expected to happen, but head coach Mike Vrabel’s team managed to pull off a few minor surprises. With that in mind, let’s take a … Read more
Antarctica did not wait for the Earth to cool as much as it does today. In the Eocene-Oligocene transition, about 34 million years ago, ice expanded across East Antarctica while global temperatures were still about five degrees Celsius above the modern level. The Arctic remained virtually ice-free for almost another 30 million years. The fall … Read more
The number of 9/11 cancer victims has skyrocketed 1,680% over the past decade — fueled by rare variations of the disease, according to new statistics released as the grim 25th anniversary of the attacks nears. Cancer certifications among Twin Tower survivors, downtown Manhattan residents and workers on and near The Pile have exploded from 3,204 … Read more
Nepalese rescue teams, aided by Chinese and Indian experts, stepped up efforts on Monday to reach hundreds of workers believed to be trapped inside the hydropower project’s blocked tunnels after last week’s Himalayan flood that left a trail of destruction in towns and villages in the country’s valley, as well as across the border with … Read more
Iran said on Monday it launched attacks on US military positions in Jordan in response to Washington’s first attack on its territory in a month, marking a new flare in the six-month war. Tehran’s elite IRGC said it attacked two US military air bases with ballistic missiles in Washington’s ally Jordan, causing “serious damage”. Shortly … Read more
The leaders of China, Russia and India are among the heads of state who will gather in Kyrgyzstan this week for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a group presented as a counterweight to the United States’ global influence. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on June 26, 2026 in New York City. Miguel M. Santiago | Getty Images Stock futures fell early Monday after the United States attacked Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak in the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting fears of an … Read more