This week's UK political headlines include the Duchess of Edinburgh in military training, a setback for worker rights, a documentary about undercover police, and a renewed appeal in a 30-year-old murder case. Read more...

The UK is grappling with multiple scandals, including concerns over the HS2 project, rising crime in unemployment hotspots, and allegations against undercover police officers in the 'Spy Cops' scandal. Read more...

Boston grapples with rising crime and a police shooting at Chick-fil-A, while leaders address the "mini Mass. and Cass" situation and Mayor Wu commemorates the Boston Massacre. Read more...

The Taliban's extensive surveillance system in Afghanistan and a deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan are raising human rights concerns and highlighting regional instability. Read more...

Spain faces challenges: León struggles with depopulation and economic decline, a Chinese money laundering ring is busted, nurses fight Catalan language requirements, and British expats face a "tax trap." Read more...

A look at recent health updates including mpox surveillance in Europe, RFK Jr.'s comments on measles, and a CDC investigation into a chikungunya vaccine. Read more...

Recent developments highlight escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine, ranging from cyber warfare to drone usage and diplomatic disagreements. Read more...

Donald Trump faces criticism for his policies, including a pause on military aid to Ukraine amid tensions with Zelensky, and comparisons to Orwell's '1984'. Read more...

A roundup of recent news from Thailand, including multinational military exercises, border security concerns, a gold store robbery, and controversial refugee deportations. Read more...

A quick look at recent tech news, including in-house data labeling discussions, the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build, and a JPEG image compression service using homomorphic encryption. Read more...

BlackRock acquires Panama Canal ports from CK Hutchison for $22.8 billion, while China ramps up economic stimulus amid global challenges. CK Hutchison's stock jumps 25% on the news. Read more...

Ursula von der Leyen proposes a massive defense spending plan, while local news highlights a new detention center in Genk and changes to minimum income applications in Merchtem. Read more...

Recent reports detail a wiretapping scandal involving Pope Francis, updates on his health, and a controversial request from former captain Schettino to work at the Vatican. Read more...

A look at three recent court cases in Poland: a woman acquitted of murder after years in detention, a driver trying to avoid a ban, and a soldier quickly convicted of attempted murder. Read more...

This week in tech: scientists create nuclear batteries, Acclaim makes a gaming comeback, and BYD challenges Tesla with roof-mounted drone systems. Plus, a look back at the first 5MB hard drive! Read more...

From arson investigations in Gdansk to hate crimes in Wayland and a fatal shooting in Stockwell, police are busy investigating a range of incidents. Plus, a machete attack and college protests. Read more...

From "deep state" accusations in Romania to the designated survivor for his Congressional address, Trump remains a central figure in global politics. Read more...

Europe grapples with rearmament debates, a controversial trial nears a decision, and a convicted captain seeks an unusual job at the Vatican. Read more...

Recent developments include the repatriation of ISIS-linked individuals to Austria, the arrest of the Kabul airport bomber, and ongoing trials of ISIS jailers. Read more...

TikTok is under fire following BBC reports alleging the platform profits from sexual content produced by teenagers. Apple is also challenging UK data privacy laws. Read more...