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Jun 26, 2026 - World

The U.S. Navy and its defense industry partners are moving beyond the prototyping phase and toward production of cutting-edge drone boats, a key Pentagon official said this week, with expected increases in defense budgets set to help fund a revolution in unmanned maritime technology.

Jun 26, 2026 - World

Much of western Europe has been baking under a "heat dome" this week, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in many places.

Jun 26, 2026 - World

President Trump says Iran committed a "foolish" violation of its ceasefire agreement by firing at least four drones at ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the oil choke point.

Jun 26, 2026 - World

Cape Verdeans in Britain feeling ‘incredibly proud’ after team’s hard-fought draws against Spain and UruguayWorld Cup live – latest updatesFor as long as she can remember, 13-year-old Lauryn struggled to find a map that included Cape Verde. Now, to her great delight, the tiny African island nation is finally centre stage.“Seeing our country shown across the world at the World Cup makes me feel incredibly proud,” Lauryn says. “After the first match, everyone was talking about Cape Verde. People saw the talent and the skill of our players.” Continue reading...

Jun 26, 2026 - World

Shiite Muslims on Friday marked Ashoura, one of the most important days on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the Muslim world to remember the seventh-century killing of Hussein, the grandson of Islam's Prophet Muhammad.