Bright lights and mysterious objects, those are what could be found in a new batch of files on UFOs that the Pentagon began releasing on Friday as President Donald Trump taps into the public’s long-held curiosities about “unidentified anomalous phenomena” in the broader universe. Source link
The US and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to find an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire. Source link
A slender home victory over Nantes on Friday evening saw high-flying Lens guarantee a return to the Champions League next season after a three-year absence. The only goal of the game was scored late on by 16-year-old Mezian Mesloub, who had only just come on for his professional debut. Source link
Seeking to rebuild French influence in Africa after a series of setbacks in former West African colonies, France will co-host a summit in Kenya next week aimed at strengthening political, security and economic ties with a range of African partners. Source link
Six years ago, a virtually unknown German pharmaceutical company developed the first approved mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and changed the course of a global pandemic. BioNTech, which had spent more than a decade developing mRNA for cancer with little commercial interest, partnered with Pfizer to produce its Comirnaty coronavirus vaccine in record time, catapulting the company … Read more
Satellite images show a large oil spill spreading off Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical oil hub terminal for the Islamic republic. The apparent spill has raised concerns about the state of Iranian oil infrastructure as it faces mounting strain from a US-imposed naval blockade. Source link
The German government’s decision to impose a levy on sugary drinks as part of its health care reform package has sparked a new debate over government intervention in diet – even though many countries around the world have already implemented such a tax. According to the German Health Ministry, the levy, which will only be … Read more
A hostage situation in the western German city of Sinzig has ended peacefully, with no injuries, police said Friday. The incident triggered a massive police operation involving special forces and hundreds of officers. Police said the suspected criminal is still absconding. Officials said two hostages locked in a safe room were freed safely. The center … Read more
Security was tight in Moscow on Saturday as President Vladimir Putin prepared to speak at Russia’s annual Victory Day parade in Red Square. Authorities have scaled back the traditional military display amid fears of Ukrainian attacks despite a fragile US-backed ceasefire intended to prevent disruptions to the commemorations. Source link
Skip to next section Qatar calls on US, Iran to pursue diplomacy 05/09/20269 May 2026 Qatar calls on US, Iran to pursue diplomacy Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani urged both the US and Iran to join mediation efforts during a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Washington on Friday. The … Read more