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The shocking $100 million Louvre jewellery heist is being adapted into a movie by director Romain Gavras, based on the investigative book 'Main basse sur le Louvre'

Vice President JD Vance praised Pope Leo XIV’s new AI encyclical, highlighting the need for moral leadership as artificial intelligence transforms society, warfare, workforces, and human interaction

The fire department said there was no immediate threat to public, but crews and a hazmat team were working with the facility’s employees to mitigate the chemical treatment product and container. The identities of the victims have not yet been released pending notification of their loved ones.

In his strongest warning yet on artificial intelligence, Pope Leo has urged governments worldwide to urgently regulate AI and “disarm” autonomous weapons systems. He warned that rapidly advancing military AI technologies may already be moving beyond meaningful human control. From AI-driven target generation systems used in modern warfare to the escalating race between governments and private tech companies, the Vatican says the world may be entering a deeply dangerous new era where decision-making in war could shift away from humans.

South Carolina Senate rejects Republican redistricting plan backed by Donald Trump as early voting begins, preserving current congressional primaries and Jim Clyburn’s district race

A former senior Russian Orthodox Church official is under investigation after Czech authorities reportedly detained him following the discovery of a white substance in his vehicle. The development has triggered a sharp diplomatic reaction, with Moscow condemning the detention as an “orchestrated provocation” and demanding accountability from Czech authorities. The cleric has denied all allegations, insisting he has no connection to any illegal substances and calling for an independent probe into the police operation. Investigators in the Czech Republic say the case remains under active review.

Senegalese political leader Ousmane Sonko has been elected Speaker of the National Assembly following his removal as Prime Minister, marking a dramatic shift in the country’s political landscape. The development highlights ongoing realignments within Senegal’s ruling power structure and growing influence of opposition-backed blocs in parliament.

Ghana has announced plans to evacuate around 300 of its citizens from South Africa following rising concerns over ongoing anti-immigrant marches in parts of the country. The move comes as tensions increase and foreign nationals report growing fear amid street demonstrations and unrest. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected claims that the country is xenophobic, insisting that constitutional protections remain in place even as authorities monitor the situation closely.

A senior Iranian political figure has claimed that U.S. military presence in the Gulf region will not continue in the long term, amid escalating tensions following recent strikes on Iranian targets. The statement comes as Iran’s leadership signals growing confidence in its regional position while warning that Washington is losing influence across West Asia. The remarks add fresh uncertainty to already fragile peace discussions, with diplomatic channels under pressure and regional security concerns intensifying after recent military escalation.

Rescue teams in Laos are racing against time to save seven people trapped inside a flooded cave in the country’s central xaisomboun province. The group reportedly entered the cave in search of gold before heavy rains triggered flash flooding and sealed the exit.

Israel claims it targeted the new Hamas military chief, Mohammed Odeh in a Gaza strike after recent killings of senior Hamas leaders during the ongoing war

A historic "heat dome" has shattered May temperature records across France, Spain, and the UK, claiming lives and triggering emergency red health alerts.

Under the updated rules, English language requirements will now extend to skill level 3 roles, including hospitality, trades and other mid-skilled occupations. Earlier, such requirements were largely limited to lower-skilled jobs classified under levels 4 and 5.

Emerging as one of the most profitable films in years, Obsession has already surpassed big-budget movies like Michael, Project Hail Mary, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and in India, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, on the list of the year's most profitable films.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked their place in a second consecutive IPL final with a dominant 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala on Tuesday(May 26).

Clashes erupted at a Mira Road housing society in Mumbai after residents opposed a Muslim family bringing goats inside for the upcoming Eid al-Adha festival.

The renaming proposal was aimed at conserving the city’s architectural and cultural legacy. The renaming project was cleared by the Maryam Nawaz-led Cabinet in May. However, severe opposition and criticism by extremists and social media vloggers forced the government to make a U-turn.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Tuesday (May 26) warned the United States, saying that the region will no longer serve as shields for American bases. In a written statement, Mojtaba said that Ameroca will no longer have a “safe haven for mischief”. This comes after the US military struck Iranian missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz, alleging they carried out the attack for “self-defence”. The attacks came despite a ceasefire between the two countries and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

Exploring the sweeping policy shifts that finally protect military aviators from professional ruin when officially reporting encounters with unidentified anomalies.