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New footage released by Ukraine's Security Service shows its Alpha special unit destroying a Russian Pantsir air defense system mounted on a dedicated elevated tower. Russia has been building such raised platforms to give air defenses better radar coverage against low-flying targets. The strike suggests Ukraine is specifically targeting these hardened, elevated positions, prompting discussion about the vulnerability of Russia's air defense network.

The United States has signed a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, bypassing the so-called gold standard restrictions Washington imposed on the United Arab Emirates in 2009. Lawmakers from both parties are raising concerns about the implications for nuclear proliferation and stability in the Middle East.

Kazakhstan's experience with nuclear diplomacy is being put forward as a rare workable model as negotiations over Iran's uranium stockpile run into mounting technical and political obstacles. Analysts point to Astana's record of giving up Soviet-era nuclear weapons and mediating non-proliferation issues as lessons for resolving the Iran crisis.

Immigration enforcement has become a central issue in Maine's US Senate race following a fatal shooting involving ICE agents. Candidates are being pressed to take positions on federal immigration operations, with the shooting reigniting debate over the role and accountability of enforcement officers. The race is drawing national attention as both parties seek to frame the incident around broader immigration policy arguments ahead of the election.

The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to supply plutonium from dismantled Cold War-era nuclear warheads to companies seeking to convert the material into fuel for nuclear power plants. The proposal has sparked debate and some unease among experts and observers, who are weighing the potential benefits of reuse against safety, security and proliferation concerns surrounding handling of the dangerous material.

Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a potential technical partner should negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme address what to do with Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium. The Central Asian country, which gave up its own nuclear weapons arsenal after independence and hosts uranium-related infrastructure, is signalling readiness to play a mediation or storage role as tensions over Iran's programme and IAEA oversight intensify.

Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday urging the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency ignored potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy, igniting debate over regulating commercial projects in orbit.

Donald Trump claimed that fallen American soldiers had conveyed the message 'we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon,' invoking the words of deceased troops in remarks about Iran's nuclear ambitions. The statement drew attention for its unusual framing of dead soldiers speaking, adding to the ongoing debate over US policy toward Iran and its nuclear program.

The average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States has crossed $4, according to Forbes' daily state-by-state price tracker. The milestone marks a fresh threshold for American drivers, with costs varying widely across states as households weigh the impact on commuting, travel and household budgets amid ongoing concerns about inflation.

The US Federal Election Commission has temporarily shut down its web-facing services after a hacker attempted to breach its systems, according to an email seen by Reuters. The agency oversees campaign finance rules for US federal elections, so any compromise of its systems raises immediate concerns ahead of ongoing political cycles.

A Ukrainian kamikaze drone struck a truck on the highway toward Crimea, reportedly breaking through fire from a Russian mobile anti-drone team before hitting the vehicle. Footage of the attack has circulated widely, drawing attention to Ukraine's growing ability to strike logistics routes Russia uses to supply occupied Crimea and to the vulnerability of Russian mobile fire teams along the route.

Attention in Italy is on the Serie A top scorer race after news that Inter striker Lautaro Martinez is out, which bookmakers see as a boost for Malen of Roma in the scoring charts. Roma are also tipped as the most prolific team of the weekend at odds of 4.50. Match ratings from Frosinone-Lecce and transfer talk around Napoli round out the discussion.

Police in Germany have seized a robot following allegations that it groped a teenage girl. The case raises unusual legal questions about responsibility for the actions of machines in public spaces, and who — the operator, manufacturer or venue — should answer for them. Details about the robot's owner, the exact location and whether any charges will be filed have not been made public.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has overtaken all other electric vehicles to become the best-selling EV in the United States apart from Tesla models, according to a report by InsideEVs. The milestone highlights Hyundai's growing strength in the American EV market and Tesla's continued dominance at the top. Industry observers are discussing what this means for competition among legacy automakers in the fast-expanding electric segment.

A compiled list documents Gulf energy infrastructure damaged during the Iran war, detailing strikes on oil, gas and shipping facilities across the region. The damage to critical energy assets has raised concerns about regional supply disruptions and the wider economic impact of the conflict, making the extent of the destruction a focus of attention.

Serie A is back in action, with attention on Napoli's injury problems and the emerging three-way title race, as well as the test posed by Goncalo Ramos. Inter face Parma, with fans looking for where to watch the match live, while Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic called his side's first half embarrassing and said club management will now decide on the situation. Weekend lineups for Saturday's fixtures are also drawing interest.

DARPA is developing a robotic spacecraft designed to service and repair satellites in geosynchronous orbit, some 36,000 kilometers above Earth. IEEE Spectrum takes a close look at the mission, which would allow aging or malfunctioning satellites to be fixed or refurbished in place rather than decommissioned, potentially extending the life of critical communications and defense spacecraft.

Attention is on India's plans for a massive scientific facility in Gujarat, described as a giant 'brain'. The project is drawing curiosity about its purpose, scale and what it could mean for India's research ambitions. Details about the facility's exact function and timeline remain limited, but the unusual comparison to a brain has fueled wide speculation and discussion about the ambitious undertaking.

The Ambition Strikes channel poured concrete over a secret bunker at an abandoned mansion, documenting the sealing work in a new video that has drawn nearly 1.5 million likes. Viewers are following the couple's ongoing restoration and exploration of the derelict property, with the bunker burial sparking debate over why they chose to hide the underground space rather than preserve it.

The Supreme Court has issued an adverse ruling concerning legislators who resigned from their seats in Tamil Nadu, according to breaking coverage in Tamil-language media. The verdict is described as a shock and a legal setback for the resigned MLAs, though the specific details of the judgment and its political consequences are not yet clear.

A Minnesota man has been convicted of murdering his first wife in a case that went unsolved for years before authorities revisited it. The report details how investigators and prosecutors built their case decades after the death, leading to a conviction that closes a long-running cold case and brings an answer to the victim's family.