Trump accuses UN of ‘triple sabotage’ after series of technical glitches
President Trump accused the UN of “triple sabotage” after an escalator stalled, his teleprompter failed, and sound cut out during his General Assembly visit.
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Over 80 killed in Gaza City as Israeli ground offensive widens
Israeli strikes killed more than 80 in Gaza City as troops advanced, while Trump unveiled a peace plan to regional leaders at the UN.
Colombia rescues 23 miners trapped for 43 hours in gold mine collapse
Twenty-three miners in Colombia were rescued after 43 hours underground when their gold mine collapsed due to a geomechanical failure.
New Zealand opens luxury home market to golden visa holders
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that holders of New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus visa can now buy or build one luxury home valued at $5 million or more.
Kremlin blasts Trump after he backs full Ukrainian victory
The Kremlin lashed out at Donald Trump after he called Russia a “paper tiger” and backed Ukraine to reclaim all occupied land.
Russia plans tax hike to fund Ukraine war
Russia plans to raise VAT from 20 to 22 per cent in 2026 to fund its war on Ukraine, prioritizing defence over civilian spending.
How an East L.A. man came to have the world’s most famous feet
Chris Francis, a Los Angeles artisan, is painstakingly cataloguing and preserving the extensive archive of famed shoemaker Pasquale Di Fabrizio, whose carved wooden foot forms once served Hollywood’s elite.
Trump reverses course, says Ukraine can win war against Russia
Donald Trump has reversed his stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, declaring Ukraine can win with NATO support and urging stronger alliance action against Russian provocations.
NATO says it will respond to Russian provocations with ‘all necessary tools’
NATO vowed to defend against Russian airspace incursions after incidents in Poland and Estonia.
IHR: Iran’s execution rate hits highest level since 2008
Iran Human Rights says Iran has executed at least 1,000 people in 2025, calling it a “mass killing campaign” and urging international action.