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- 1Suspected terror attack thwarted near U.S. air base in U.K.βSuspected terror attack thwarted near U.S.-operated air base in U.K.
Authorities say they thwarted a suspected terror attack near a U.S.-operated air base in the United Kingdom. Details about the suspects, the plot, and the agencies involved have not been fully released, and officials are expected to provide more information as the investigation continues. The reported connection to a base used by American forces is drawing close attention on both sides of the Atlantic.
- 2Five arrested in UK terror plot near US air baseβUK terror plot: 5 arrested near US operated air base
British authorities have arrested five people in connection with an alleged terror plot near a US-operated air base in the UK. The arrests have drawn significant attention, with details about the suspects' identities, targets and possible motives not yet fully disclosed. The involvement of a US military facility has heightened interest on both sides of the Atlantic as the investigation continues.
- 3Ohio governor moves to hold prediction market Kalshi accountableβAfter court ruling, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to hold Kalshi accountable for operating illegally
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says the state will hold prediction market operator Kalshi accountable for operating illegally, following a court ruling on the matter. The move signals an escalation in the dispute over whether Kalshi's sports event contracts constitute unregulated gambling in Ohio. State officials are expected to pursue enforcement action, and the case is being watched as part of a wider legal fight over prediction markets nationwide.
- 4Modi and Trump discuss trade, defence and energy tiesβHad a productive conversation with President Trump. We reviewed our bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, cri
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he held a productive phone call with US President Donald Trump, reviewing bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. Modi said both leaders agreed to maintain close engagement to advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, and exchanged views on broader regional and global issues.
- 5Dover to Showcase Fuel Retail Technologies at Convenience Trade ShowβDover Operating Companies to Present Latest Technologies and Solutions at Premier Convenience and Fuel Retail Trade Show
Dover announced that its operating companies will present their latest technologies and solutions at a leading trade show for the convenience and fuel retail industry. The company said the event will highlight new products aimed at fuel retailers and convenience store operators, though details on the specific technologies and exhibiting divisions were not provided in the announcement.
- 6US and Allies Formally End Operation Inherent Resolve in IraqβΌUS and Allies Officially Conclude Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq
The United States and its coalition partners have officially concluded Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, ending the multinational military mission launched to fight the Islamic State. The wind-down marks a major shift in the coalition's presence in the country, though details on remaining US forces and future security arrangements remain a subject of attention.
- 7Ukraine Plans Fourth Phase of Operation Vivaldi After GainsβΌUkraine Plans 4th Phase of Operation Vivaldi After Retaking 176 Square Km, Inflicting 5,000 Russian Losses
Ukraine says it is preparing a fourth phase of Operation Vivaldi, its ongoing counteroffensive operation, after claiming to have retaken 176 square kilometres of territory and inflicted around 5,000 Russian casualties in earlier phases. Kyiv Post reports the plan as fighting continues. The figures come from Ukrainian sources and have not been independently verified.
- 8Keeping diplomacy alive while military options multiplyβ"challenge is to keep our capacity to cooperate while we disagree: to hold political space open when military options ex
A speaker at the Valdai Club, an international affairs forum, argued that the central challenge facing states is to preserve the capacity to cooperate despite disagreements. They stressed holding political space open when military options exist, and maintaining the line between civilian and military spheres as new technologies blur it. The remarks touch on United Nations principles and international law, and are drawing attention in discussions about conflict and diplomacy.
- 9Europe must not be a fortress, says Council of Europe president Martins SeguroβPresident Martins Seguro: Europe must not be a fortress but a space of freedom, dialogue and cooperation
President Martins Seguro said Europe must not become a fortress but should remain a space of freedom, dialogue and cooperation. The remarks frame Europe's response to migration and security pressures as a test of its commitment to human rights and openness. They signal a call for continental unity built on shared democratic values rather than closed borders.
- 10Resetting UN Peace Operations for a New Era of ConflictβResetting United Nations Peace Operations: Adapting to a New Era of Conflict
A new report argues that United Nations peace operations need a fundamental reset to cope with today's conflicts, which increasingly involve armed groups, transnational threats and political fragmentation rather than traditional interstate wars. It calls for adapting mandates, structures and partnerships so UN missions can remain effective and credible. The document has been picked up by policy and peacebuilding organisations debating the future of multilateral peacekeeping.
- 11South Bend school board candidates state views on funding referendumβOperation Education: How South Bend School Board candidates would vote on referendum
South Bend school board candidates have been asked how they would vote on the district's upcoming funding referendum. Their answers are being featured in a local 'Operation Education' report, giving voters a clearer picture of where each candidate stands before the election. The referendum's outcome could affect school funding decisions in the district.
- 12Travel Operators Can't Just Watch as AI Reroutes the Customer JourneyβTravel Operators Canβt Just Watch as AI Reroutes the Customer Journey
A new analysis from consultancy Bain & Company argues that travel operators risk losing control of the customer journey as artificial intelligence reshapes how travellers search, book and manage trips. The piece urges airlines, hotels and other providers to adapt their distribution and service strategies now, rather than standing by while AI platforms intermediate their direct relationships with customers.
- 132026 Mazda CX-6e Driven: Smooth and Composed on the RoadβDriven: All-New 2026 Mazda CX-6e β a Smooth Operator at All Times
A first drive review of the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-6e has been published, describing the electric crossover as a smooth operator at all times. The write-up focuses on the model's on-road manners and refinement, giving early impressions of Mazda's latest EV ahead of its broader rollout.
- 14Michigan Theatre Appoints Marcus Shelton as Director of OperationsβMichigan Theatre Welcomes Director of Operations Marcus Shelton
The Michigan Theatre in Jackson has named Marcus Shelton as its new Director of Operations. The historic downtown venue announced the hire through local outlet JTV Jackson, marking a leadership addition as the theatre continues its programming and preservation efforts. Details about Shelton's background or start date were not included in the announcement.
- 15Five more Apex-linked businesses traced to idle buildingβFive more Apex-tied businesses found at non-operational building
Regulators or investigators have identified five additional businesses connected to Apex at a building that is not currently operational, bringing new attention to how many firms are tied to the same address. The discovery raises fresh questions about the scale of the Apex operation and who is behind the network of linked companies.
- 16Wagner College Theatre stages first opera, Trouble in TahitiβWagner College Theatre presents its first opera, TROUBLE IN TAHITI
Wagner College Theatre on Staten Island is presenting its first-ever opera production, Leonard Bernstein's 'Trouble in Tahiti'. The short one-act work, which satirises 1950s suburban American marriage, marks a new step for the department, known mainly for musical theatre training, as it expands its repertoire into opera.