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American intelligence, according to the report, informed several European governments that Russia may be preparing a drone attack on Spain, France, or Italy. The CIA allegedly shared the warning after gathering information on Russian plans targeting one of the Mediterranean countries. The claim is circulating widely across France, Italy, Spain, and Russia, driving debate about Russian hybrid actions against NATO members and how European governments will respond to the reported threat.

The United States has threatened to ground Iranian airlines around the world starting Wednesday, according to Al Jazeera. The move would bar Iranian carriers from operating internationally and marks a sharp escalation in pressure on Tehran's aviation sector. Details on the legal basis and which airlines are targeted remain limited, and Iran's response is not yet known.

Federal Reserve official Michael Barr said additional interest rate increases are likely needed to bring inflation back to the central bank's target. The remarks add to signals from Fed policymakers that monetary policy may stay restrictive, keeping attention on upcoming inflation data and the outlook for future rate decisions.

The Netherlands is preparing for potentially devastating United States sanctions against the International Criminal Court, which is headquartered in The Hague. AP reports Dutch officials are assessing how sanctions targeting the court and its staff could disrupt its operations. The measure is linked to the ICC's work involving Israel, and the European Union is also weighing its response.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced legislation that would prohibit private equity firms from owning medical practices. The bill targets the growing trend of private equity acquiring physician groups and hospitals, a practice critics say drives up costs and degrades patient care. Supporters see it as a push to keep healthcare decisions out of the hands of financial investors.

Counter-terror police have arrested five men on suspicion of explosives offences near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, the UK airbase used by the United States to strike Iranian targets. Around 85 homes in the nearby village of Whelford have been evacuated while the investigation continues, and the arrests have drawn attention given the base's role in recent US military operations against Iran.

Russia says its forces carried out strikes on military infrastructure and vessels in Ukraine. The claim, reported by news outlets, comes as the war continues with both sides regularly reporting attacks on military targets. Details on casualties, locations or the scale of the strikes were not provided in the initial report, and Ukraine has not yet responded to the claim.

Russia says its forces carried out strikes on Ukrainian military targets, while Ukraine reports hitting a Russian drone launch site. The duelling claims come as the war of attrition continues, with both sides emphasising attacks on infrastructure used to sustain each other's operations. No independent confirmation of the scale of damage was available in the report.

Ukraine launched drone strikes targeting Moscow on the first day of Russia's presidential election, the vote widely expected to extend Vladimir Putin's rule. The timing drew heavy attention, with many viewing the attack as a symbolic challenge to Putin's grip on power and an effort to bring the war home to Russians during the carefully staged election period.

US intelligence officials have assessed that Saudi Arabia still retains the option to pursue nuclear weapons, even as the kingdom weighs an agreement with the United States. At the same time, US senators are moving against a nuclear cooperation deal tied to the Trump administration, arguing it could pave the way for Riyadh to develop an atomic arsenal. Critics warn any pact must include binding limits on uranium enrichment.

At the United Nations, Donald Trump delivered a combative address aimed at rivals including China, Russia and Iran, but Bloomberg reports the bluster did little to change the positions of Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin or Tehran. Analysts and observers are weighing what the speech actually achieved, with the targeted governments widely seen as unmoved by the rhetoric.

A new battlefield update claims Ukraine launched its most massive drone attack yet on Moscow, with a large oil refinery reportedly put out of action. If confirmed, the strike would mark one of the deepest and largest Ukrainian drone operations of the war, targeting Russian energy infrastructure. Audiences following daily war coverage are discussing the scale of the attack and its possible impact on Russian fuel supplies.

British authorities have arrested five men on suspicion of planning a terrorist plot near a UK military base that is also used by American forces. The arrests were reported by Time Magazine and are drawing attention because of the site's connection to US personnel. Details about the suspects' identities, the target, or the alleged plot have not yet been disclosed, and investigations are ongoing.

Russia says its strikes have destroyed around 25% of Ukraine's internet infrastructure as well as facilities used by Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service that Ukraine relies on for battlefield and civilian communications. Ukraine has not confirmed the claim, and the full extent of the damage remains unclear. The assertion highlights how communications networks have become a direct target as the war grinds on.

A jury has found Facebook liable for deceiving users in the long-running Cambridge Analytica case, stemming from the scandal in which data from millions of users' profiles was harvested without proper consent and used for political targeting. The verdict marks a significant legal setback for Meta, holding the company accountable years after the 2018 revelations first sparked global outrage and regulatory scrutiny.

Samsung is expected to more than double its production of HBM4 and HBM4E high-bandwidth memory DRAM next year, according to a report citing sources. The expansion targets surging demand for advanced memory used in AI accelerators, where Samsung competes with SK Hynix and Micron for supply deals with chip and data-center customers.

The Trump administration is preparing new sanctions against the International Criminal Court as part of an escalated effort to undermine the tribunal, according to the Wall Street Journal. The measures would target court officials and operations, intensifying a long-running dispute over the ICC's investigations involving the United States and its allies, including probes related to Israel. Critics say the move threatens international justice, while supporters back it as defending US sovereignty.

British police have arrested five men near an air base used by the United States on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The arrests follow counter-terrorism operations near the facility, which hosts US personnel. Details about the men, the specific base and the alleged plot have not been released, and authorities have not said whether any target was identified.

Scientists are developing new methods to control mosquitoes, the animal that kills more people than any other on Earth. As the climate warms, mosquito seasons are growing longer, giving the insects more time to spread dangerous diseases such as malaria and dengue. Reports highlight how shifting temperatures are expanding the disease threat into new regions and prompting fresh research into targeting the insects.

Germany has for the first time formally pledged to phase out fossil fuels, setting a target year of 2045. The commitment, reported by the Guardian, marks a significant step for Europe's largest economy, which has historically relied heavily on coal and gas. Observers are weighing how the country will balance the pledge with its industrial energy needs and existing climate goals.

SpaceX is targeting Sept. 28 for the first-ever orbital flight of its Starship megarocket, with the launch available to watch live. Starship is the most powerful rocket ever built and is central to NASA's plans to return astronauts to the Moon. The historic debut attempt is drawing broad attention from space fans and industry watchers worldwide.

Russia's Ministry of Defense says its armed forces hit a Kyivstar data center in Kyiv that provides internet services to Ukraine's Armed Forces. The claim, reported by CGTN, highlights the growing targeting of telecommunications infrastructure in the war. Kyivstar is Ukraine's largest mobile operator, and any disruption to its facilities could affect both military communications and civilian connectivity in the capital.

Russia claims its forces carried out large-scale strikes on Kyiv, saying the attacks hit Ukrainian military hubs and killed 'NATO specialists' in the Ukrainian capital. The claim, pushed through Russian and pro-Kremlin outlets, has drawn wide attention as the war grinds on. Ukraine has not confirmed the assertion, and independent verification of who was targeted or killed is lacking.

Five men have been arrested near an air base used by the United States in its war against Iran, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Authorities have not disclosed the men's identities or further details of the alleged plot. The arrests come amid heightened security concerns around US military facilities involved in the conflict, and the story is drawing wide international attention.