A roundup of today's top political stories, including an explosion in Tehran, potential law changes regarding sentencing, climate change initiatives, and an odor investigation in Adams County. Read more...

Hong Kong experiences a dry start to 2025, while the Vera C. Rubin Observatory gears up to track millions of supernovae to study dark energy. Read more...

Following a heated exchange between Trump and Zelensky, European nations have largely reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, with some analysts suggesting NATO should learn from Russia's air strategies. Read more...

Recent events in the Czech Republic include a fiery train explosion, a tram accident, and a story of domestic abuse, highlighting safety and social issues. Read more...

Russian officials celebrate Trump's criticism of Ukraine, while Ukrainian drone strikes weaken Russia's combat ability. A Belfast factory will supply Ukraine with air defense missiles. Read more...

Explosions ripped through an M23 rally in Bukavu, DRC, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The city was recently captured by the rebel group. Read more...

Recent reports detail a grim situation in Syria, including numerous arrests, deadly explosions from war remnants, and German assistance for refugees voluntarily returning home. Read more...

Recent explosions in Syria claim lives and injure many, while refugees from Ghent make a poignant return after a decade. A Belgian town invests in education. Read more...

DR Congo faces a complex crisis: rebel conflict, a surge in mpox cases, and a massive humanitarian need. A $2.5 billion aid plan aims to help millions. Read more...

Syria grapples with Israeli airstrikes near Tartous, distrust from Israel regarding its new government, and the ongoing threat of landmines claiming lives, including civilians and security personnel. Read more...

The Middle East remains volatile as freed hostages recount harrowing experiences, aid blockades worsen conditions in Gaza, and Columbia University addresses campus unrest. Read more...

Recent travel news includes a harrowing plane engine explosion in Romania, a ranking of England's worst train stations, and a call for stories about European horse riding holidays. Read more...

This week's tech news includes a review of the Razer Freyja haptic gaming cushion, details on the Apple Watch settlement payout, and updates to Shazam's music syncing capabilities. Read more...

SpaceX's Starship suffers another setback with an explosion, while Dogecoin traders explore AI-driven platforms and Elon Musk implements spending limits. A busy week for Musk's ventures. Read more...

SpaceX's Starship rocket experienced another explosive test flight over Florida, while Intuitive Machines' lunar lander had a rocky moon landing. Read more...

This week in tech: Samsung Galaxy A series leaks, a SpaceX Starship explosion, and a US firm's uncertain moon landing. Plus, an expert's approach to digital transformation. Read more...

SpaceX experiences Starship explosions during test flights, while United Airlines integrates Starlink for improved in-flight Wi-Fi, showing contrasting developments in space and air travel. Read more...

Elon Musk faces setbacks this week with a judge denying his request to halt OpenAI's for-profit shift and another SpaceX Starship explosion over the Bahamas. Read more...

This week in entertainment: Gundam's return, Prince of Persia's win, Akhil Akkineni's "Agent" on OTT, a new Tamil thriller, and the length of Assassin's Creed Shadows. Read more...

SpaceX experiences a mixed bag of news: a rocket explosion and upper stage failure alongside Elon Musk's xAI expanding its AI data center footprint in Memphis. Read more...