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Norway's King Harald's health deteriorates during hospital stay
The 89-year-old monarch, Europe's oldest head of state, was admitted for anemia before developing a bloodstream infection. His condition is now described as stable after antibiotic treatment.
AfD leads polls in Saxony-Anhalt election as far-right eyes federal power
Far-right Alternative for Germany holds 41% support in state vote set for Sept. 6, ahead of CDU at 24%, as party eyes first government role and broader national ambitions.
China delays Chang’e-7 lunar mission citing technical assessment
Uncrewed probe intended to search for lunar water pushed back after officials cite failure to meet launch conditions for 2026 window.
Eleven migrants recovered after Tunisia boat sinking; three missing
Coast guard and military teams recovered 11 bodies after a migrant vessel capsized off Tunisia; one survivor was rescued after 48 hours adrift. Protests erupted in Ben Guerdane over the delay in the search.
Norris wins Dutch GP as Antonelli extends F1 title lead to 59 points
McLaren’s Lando Norris took the checkered flag at Zandvoort, while Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli maintained his championship advantage with a second-place finish and 242 points after 12 rounds.
Norway to allocate $9.2 bln to Ukraine in 2027
Oslo plans to maintain its annual financial commitment to Kyiv, funding both military and humanitarian needs. The pledge follows a meeting between Zelenskiy and Støre in February.
Nordic football federations lose confidence in FIFA's Infantino
Six Nordic football bodies called for FIFA governance reforms and Infantino's resignation, aligning with regional confederations that have criticized his leadership and controversial proposals.
Eni eyes commercial fusion plant in Europe by early 2040s
Italian energy giant partners with U.S. and UK groups to develop a fusion power facility, targeting tritium fuel cycle expertise and potential refinery-scale operations.
Pentagon removes leadership of U.S. military newspaper Stars and Stripes
Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin and publisher Max Lederer dismissed; correspondent Lara Korte also removed after statements critical of Pentagon oversight. Changes follow appointment of a military deputy to oversee the newspaper.
Vatican to build €100 million agrivoltaic plant near Rome
Project at Santa Maria di Galeria estate aims for 80-90 MW capacity, covering 200 hectares with panels elevated to allow crop growth. No public funding required.
At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat capsizes off Tunisia
Search operations continue after a vessel carrying migrants from Tunisia to Italy sank Thursday, leaving four dead and two rescued. Survivors report drifting for hours as authorities deploy aircraft and naval units.
Swiss nursing home costs top 10,000 francs monthly on average
Average stay exceeds two years, with monthly expenses ranging from 4,500 to 8,000 francs for residents. Public subsidies cover the remainder, but rising costs outpace pensions.
Trump’s Trade Representative Details Offer Rejected by Canada
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer outlined the terms of a proposed trade agreement that Canada declined during negotiations.
US-Industrie profitiert vom KI-Rechenzentrumsboom – doch Blasenrisiko wächst
Der Energiehunger von KI-Datenzentren treibt die Nachfrage nach US-Industriegütern auf Rekordniveau. Experten warnen jedoch vor einer möglichen Überhitzung des Booms und strukturellen Engpässen.
Reform UK infighting clouds Farage's push to ready party for governance
Internal disputes and polling slump complicate Nigel Farage’s efforts to position Reform UK as a viable governing option ahead of the 2029 election. Labour holds a narrow lead in composite polling.
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to resume White House ballroom construction
Temporary injunction lifted as court weighs legal dispute over expansion project at the White House. Project cost estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll expected to resign by year-end
Resignation follows months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Leadership changes add to Pentagon upheaval under Trump’s second term.
U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll to resign by year-end amid leadership tensions
Driscoll’s departure follows months of friction with Defense Secretary Hegseth and comes as the Army lacks a Senate-confirmed leader. Acting chief of staff Gen. LaNeve to continue in interim role.
Fannie Mae cuts 12 executives amid efficiency push
Government mortgage giant Fannie Mae eliminated roles across finance, regulatory and housing units this week as part of a broader technology-driven restructuring.
Cytek Biosciences prevails in patent dispute with $56 million jury award
Cytek wins three of four claims in Delaware court case against Beckman Coulter, securing $56 million in damages but plans to challenge remaining finding and appeal if necessary.
U.S. issues licenses to expand investment in Venezuela’s telecom sector
Two Treasury Department general licenses permit new contracts, infrastructure upgrades and payment processing for Venezuelan telecom firms. Licenses published Friday allow broader business engagement while maintaining sanctions framework.
FDA clears 11 ZYN ULTRA nicotine pouch products for Philip Morris
Regulator authorizes all 9mg variants and one 11mg variant of ZYN ULTRA, while additional 11mg products remain under review. PMI plans to expand its smoke-free portfolio.
U.S. reports 55 food poisoning cases linked to alfalfa sprouts
CDC and FDA identify 46 E. coli and 7 salmonella infections across 15 states; Everything Sprouts of Minneapolis faces recall recommendation.
Alex Jones' Sandy Hook defamation verdict slashed to $5.5 million on appeal
Texas appeals court reduces punitive damages in defamation case brought by slain child’s parents, capping total judgment at $5.5 million. Connecticut judgment remains unchanged at $1.4 billion.