UN urges full access for investigators as Gaza death toll mounts
A UN access request over Gaza's uncounted dead raises questions that could shape how this war is judged.
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Iran's new ayatollah is a Nolan fan interested in start-ups, in-laws say
Six months after succeeding his father, Mojtaba Khamenei has made no public appearances, yet his late wife's family has described him to state-affiliated outlets as a film buff familiar with Christopher Nolan, interested in start-ups and cognitive science, and diligent about learning English.
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US military says it is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of Iran war
President Trump has continued to brush off the concerns, insisting the US has "virtually unlimited" stock just a few weeks ago.
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Alex Saab, ally of Maduro, expected to plead guilty in US money laundering case
Charged with a single count of money laundering tied to an alleged conspiracy to create fake companies and falsify shipping records, Saab is scheduled to appear before a judge in Miami on Tuesday for a change of plea hearing, according to court records.
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterm election
The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they've used for years and have accounted for nearly a third of votes cast.
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Turkish Airlines drops Luanda as Angola's new airport struggles
The Istanbul carrier permanently axed Luanda, along with four other African routes, becoming the latest international airline to exit the Angolan capital since its new airport opened in 2023. The facility was built for 15 million annual passengers but handled fewer than 800,000 in 2025.
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