TGV Desk
Taiwan Will Not Surrender Its Freedom, Lai Tells China
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said the island would pursue peace and dialogue but would not surrender its freedom or accept subordination to China. He defended higher military investment as necessary to deter conflict and protect Taiwan’s democracy.
Flydubai Co-Pilot Began Radicalisation in Australia, UAE Says
UAE prosecutors say the Flydubai co-pilot accused of attempting to crash flight FZ1073 into Ben Gurion Airport began moving towards extremism while studying in Melbourne. Australian counter-terrorism agencies are now examining his activities and contacts.
US Sanctions International Criminal Court in Unprecedented Escalation
The United States has sanctioned the International Criminal Court as an institution, threatening its access to banks, technology and dollar transactions. The unprecedented escalation follows disputes over ICC investigations involving American and Israeli officials.
Two Powerful Earthquakes Strike Panama, Triggering Nationwide Evacuations
Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 6.6 struck Panama within hours, damaging buildings, disrupting utilities and triggering evacuations. No deaths were initially confirmed, but injuries and structural damage were reported as aftershocks continued.
Washington Reverses Course and Opens Door to Russian Diesel
Washington has temporarily eased restrictions on Russian diesel after Trump reached a supply agreement with Putin. The reversal seeks to lower fuel prices before the US midterms but raises questions about Ukraine policy and the credibility of American sanctions.
Canada Rejects Elon Musk’s Call for Provincial Separatism
Mark Carney has rejected Elon Musk’s call for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan to separate from Canada. The prime minister said the country’s constitutional future would be decided by Canadians, free from interference by foreign governments or technology companies.
Who Is Navi Pillay, Winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize?
South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing peace and international law. Her career spans anti-apartheid advocacy, the Rwanda tribunal, the ICC, the UN human rights office and landmark work on genocide.
Ancient Skull Fragment Adds New Evidence to the Origins of Homo Erectus
A skull fragment from South Africa adds new evidence that Homo erectus lived around two million years ago. The discovery also reveals how another ancient human relative was evolving alongside it, complicating the story of our origins.
What Happens After Two Neutron Stars Collide? A Telescope Has Found a New Clue
A cosmic explosion lasted less than half a second in gamma rays, but China's Einstein Probe detected nearly ten minutes of hidden X-ray activity. The finding offers new clues about what happens after neutron stars collide and what may survive the merger.
US Gulf Oil Shutdown Nears 1.3 Million Barrels a Day as Isaias Approaches
Hurricane Isaias has halted nearly 1.3 million barrels a day of US Gulf oil production, with 121 offshore platforms evacuated. The precautionary shutdowns add to global supply pressures as operators wait to assess damage and determine when production can resume.
TCS Shares Rally Over 6% as AI Revenue Accelerates
TCS shares surged more than 6% after stable margins, international growth and annualised AI revenue of $3.1 billion lifted investor confidence. The results also helped markets look past the US suspension of the company’s green-card sponsorship route.
Springsteen and Morello Rally Musicians Against Trump-Era Policies
Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello brought protest music, voter registration and political activism together at Maryland's Power to the People Festival, one month before the US midterm elections.