Apple unveils $1,999 iPhone Duo foldable smartphone and iPhone 18 Pro series
Apple introduced the foldable iPhone Duo starting at $1,999 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series during chief executive John Ternus's first product showcase.
Norway prime minister reports drone near Zelensky plane during Moldova takeoff
Volodymyr Zelensky's flight to Oslo was delayed after Moldova closed its airspace due to a Russian drone, prompting conflicting statements from Norway and Ukraine over the risk to his aircraft.
Trump pledges $5,000 dividend to every US adult if Republicans win midterm elections
At a party convention in Dallas, Donald Trump promised $5,000 checks to adult citizens if the GOP retains Congress on November 3, despite fiscal concerns and low approval ratings.
Norway holds state funeral for King Harald V as thousands gather in Oslo
World leaders and European royalty joined tens of thousands of mourners in Oslo on Wednesday for the state funeral of King Harald V, who was buried at Akershus Fortress following a 35-year reign.
Aleksandar Vučić dissolves Serbian parliament and calls snap elections for 25 October
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has dissolved the National Assembly following nearly two years of protests, scheduling early parliamentary elections for 25 October 2026.
Trump urges voters to treat midterms as presidential ballot during Dallas speech
Donald Trump addressed thousands of supporters at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, pitching a $5,000 dividend and asking voters to back Republican candidates in roughly 35 competitive races.
Trump predicts Iran war will end after midterms as oil tops $100 and Hormuz strikes escalate
US President Donald Trump stated the conflict with Iran will conclude immediately following the November midterm elections, as naval strikes pushed Brent crude above $100 a barrel.
Poll shows 53% of Polish voters tie Law and Justice to Zondacrypto scandal
A new IBRiS poll shows 53% of respondents blame Law and Justice for the Zondacrypto cryptocurrency collapse, as right-wing factions clash in Warsaw over parliamentary inquiry proposals.
Hannover prosecutors search properties of Berlin SPD candidate Steffen Krach
Investigators searched properties in Berlin and Hannover tied to SPD mayoral candidate Steffen Krach regarding a hospital procurement probe ten days before the state vote.
Spain declassifies intelligence files revealing prior alerts before mass Ceuta border crossing
Government documents published by Moncloa show Spain's intelligence agency warned regional and Moroccan authorities on 29 July of coordinated plans to breach the Ceuta border, challenging executive claims that the influx could not be anticipated.
Trump pledges $5,000 dividend to every US adult if Republicans retain Congress in November midterms
Speaking at a party convention in Dallas, Donald Trump promised a $5,000 payout to American adults if his party wins the House and Senate on 3 November, asserting the measure would be funded by tariff revenues.
Ukraine strikes Russian Arctic gas hubs as UK charges man in sabotage plot
Ukrainian forces launched long-range strikes against Arctic gas facilities in Yamal-Nenets, while British prosecutors charged a man in London with preparing sabotage for Russian military intelligence.
Poland scrambles aircraft and issues border alerts during Russian drone strikes on Ukraine
The Government Security Centre sent emergency warnings to Lublin and Subcarpathian voivodeships on Thursday after Russian jet drones struck western Ukraine, prompting Polish military aviation to scramble.
Trump opens Republican midterm campaign in Dallas with $5,000 cash dividend pledge
Speaking at a two-day Republican convention in Dallas ahead of the 3 November congressional elections, President Donald Trump urged supporters to treat the vote as a personal referendum and promised a $5,000 cash payout if the party retains Congress.
London police expand criminal inquiry into Reform UK over foreign donations
The Metropolitan Police have widened a criminal investigation into Nigel Farage's Reform UK party following undercover footage showing senior party figures discussing illicit foreign contributions.
Israel opens embassy in Slovenia as thousands protest diplomatic shift in Ljubljana
Israel opened its first embassy in Ljubljana on Wednesday, formalising a diplomatic reset by Prime Minister Janez Jansa that reversed previous sanctions and prompted opposition parties to file an impeachment motion.
Apple unveils $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo at first keynote under CEO John Ternus
Apple introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, AirPods 5, and updated smartwatches during a keynote presentation at Steve Jobs Theater.
Donald Trump gave cash gifts up to $45,000 to close West Wing aides, financial disclosures show
Annual financial disclosures revealed that Donald Trump gave holiday cash gifts of up to $45,000 to four West Wing staff members in December 2025, drawing scrutiny from government ethics experts.
Trump promises 5,000-dollar dividend to adult Americans if Republicans retain Congress
Speaking at a party convention in Dallas, Donald Trump pledged a 5,000-dollar payout per adult citizen if Republicans hold both chambers of Congress in the November elections.
John Fetterman addresses Republican midterm convention and pledges cooperation with Donald Trump
The Pennsylvania Democratic senator introduced Republican Senator Dave McCormick via video at the Dallas convention, prompting primary threats from state Democrats after pledging to work with the White House on steel jobs.
Netanyahu visits troops on Syrian slope of Mount Hermon as Damascus condemns sovereignty breach
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured Israeli troop positions on the Syrian side of Mount Hermon on Wednesday, asserting that Iran's government is near collapse while Syria's foreign ministry denounced the visit as an illegal violation of sovereignty.
Karol Nawrocki leads CBOS trust poll at 51% as Donald Tusk gains 7 points
President Karol Nawrocki remains Poland's most trusted politician at 51% in the latest CBOS survey, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk registered the largest gain to reach 39%.
EU approves €114.7 million emergency aid package for Ceuta migration crisis
The European Commission has approved €114.7 million in emergency funding to help Spain manage border surveillance and migrant returns in Ceuta.
Accidental slide deployment delays Donald Trump's Air Force One flight to Texas
An emergency evacuation slide deployed on Donald Trump's Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8 at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, causing a brief delay before his flight to a Dallas convention.
Merz calls AfD remigration plan ethnic cleansing after Saxony-Anhalt vote
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confronted AfD co-leader Alice Weidel in the Bundestag following regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, warning that mass deportations would paralyze hospitals and craft trades.
Trump Pledges $5,000 Payout to Adult Americans if Republicans Retain Congress
Donald Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult American citizen if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in the November midterm elections, a proposal estimated to cost over $1 trillion.
Israel orders British consulate closed after UK bans West Bank settlement trade
Israel has ordered the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem and expelled diplomats following UK trade sanctions on West Bank settlements.
Unions and SNP press Prime Minister Andy Burnham on energy bills, bank taxes and North Sea drilling
Trade unions and Scottish lawmakers are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to fund energy relief through a bank surcharge and ringfence North Sea tax revenues ahead of the autumn budget.
Brent crude tops $100 as US-Iran conflict expands and EIA raises 2026 energy price forecasts
Brent crude futures surpassed $100 per barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July 24, driven by exchanges of strikes across the Middle East and a 400-million-barrel drawdown in global stockpiles.
IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council in 23-3 vote over nuclear inspections
The IAEA Board of Governors voted 23 to 3 on Wednesday to report Iran to the UN Security Council, citing blocked inspections and unexplained uranium traces at undeclared sites.