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- 1Airstrikes hit Sudanese cities as army chief defies US▼Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defiant after US visa snub
Airstrikes have struck cities across Sudan as the country's war with the Rapid Support Forces grinds on. Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan responded defiantly after the United States barred him from entry, denying him a visa amid international criticism of the military's conduct in the two-year conflict. Regional media report growing concern over civilian casualties and the deepening humanitarian crisis.
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The United States is set to begin construction of a permanent embassy complex in Jerusalem, moving beyond the interim facility opened after the embassy's relocation. The announcement is drawing attention given Jerusalem's contested status, with Israelis likely to welcome the step while Palestinians and much of the international community do not recognise the city as Israel's capital.
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Benjamin Netanyahu used his speech at the United Nations in New York to denounce Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist running to be New York City mayor. The attack drew immediate reaction online, with critics calling it foreign interference in a US election and supporters of Mamdani pushing back against the Israeli prime minister's remarks.
- 4Drone attacks hit Kyiv, damaging a hospital●Сейчас середина дня, вокруг полно гражданских. По всему Киеву идут атаки дронов. Это настоящий кошмар, — иностранец в по
A foreign national in Kyiv filmed the burning Dobrobut hospital during a midday drone attack, saying the city was crowded with civilians as strikes hit across the capital. He described the scene as a nightmare. The footage circulated as US President Donald Trump continues to speak of peace being close, prompting criticism of that optimism amid ongoing Russian strikes.
- 5Climate change forces a rethink of where to live▼Where to live? How climate change is forcing us to rethink our relationship with our surroundings
Le Monde examines how climate change is pushing people, planners and governments to reconsider where and how they live. As heatwaves, floods and rising seas make some areas less habitable, questions about relocating, adapting cities and rebuilding our relationship with the surrounding environment are moving from the margins to the centre of public debate.
- 6Big Oil makes an audacious request to the Supreme Court▼Big Oil has an audacious request for the Supreme Court
Energy industry interests are asking the US Supreme Court to take up a case that could shield oil companies from climate-related lawsuits. According to Vox, the request is being described as audacious, with critics saying the industry is seeking to escape accountability in state courts where dozens of cities and states are suing over climate damages.
- 7Three US cities chosen to host first women's volleyball World Cup in North America▼3 US cities picked to host first women’s volleyball World Cup in North America
Three cities in the United States have been selected to host the first women's volleyball World Cup to be held in North America. The decision marks a milestone for the sport, bringing its premier women's tournament to the region for the first time and highlighting growing investment in women's volleyball. Details on the host cities, dates and participating teams have not yet been made widely available.
- 8Powerful nor'easter slams Ocean City and East Coast▼Powerful nor'easter storm slams Ocean City, east coast
A powerful nor'easter storm is battering Ocean City, Maryland, and much of the US East Coast, bringing strong winds, coastal flooding and heavy rain to the region. Local news outlet WUSA9 is covering the storm's impact as conditions intensify along the shore, with residents and officials monitoring flooding and damage.
- 9ESWIN to become Hong Kong's first listed RISC-V chip firm with $2.5 billion raise▼ESWIN is set to be HK's first listed RISC-V open-source chip firm by raising up to $2.5 bln
Chinese chipmaker ESWIN is preparing a Hong Kong listing that would make it the city's first publicly traded RISC-V open-source chip company, aiming to raise up to $2.5 billion. The move highlights growing investor interest in RISC-V, an open-source alternative to Arm and x86 architecture, amid ongoing US-China technology restrictions and efforts to build a domestic semiconductor supply chain.
- 10Map Shows US Cities Facing Nor'Easter Storm This Week●Map Shows US Cities Facing Nor’Easter Storm This Week
A new map highlights which US cities are in the path of a Nor'Easter storm expected to hit this week. The Northeast-facing storm system is drawing attention as residents and travelers check whether their cities fall within the affected zone, with coastal and inland communities likely watching for updates on snow, wind and coastal flooding potential.
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Cleveland is moving to install solar panels on two city-owned landfills, turning unused municipal land into renewable energy sites. The project reflects a growing trend among US cities of repurposing closed landfills for solar generation, and it is drawing attention from clean energy observers as an example of practical local climate action.
- 12Mullin helps open new USCIS office in Edmond●Secretary Markwayne Mullin helps open US Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Edmond
Senator Markwayne Mullin took part in the opening of a new US Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Edmond, Oklahoma. The new location expands federal immigration services in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, giving residents a closer point of access for citizenship applications, immigration paperwork and related federal services.
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US housing markets are moving in opposite directions, with prices in Chicago rising 5.5% while Dallas recorded a 5% decline. The split highlights how regional conditions, rather than a single national trend, are shaping the market. Buyers and sellers are watching closely to see whether affordable Midwest markets keep gaining while previously hot Sun Belt cities cool.
- 14Cavan Sullivan: 16-year-old US debutant tipped for Premier League●Cavan Sullivan: The 16-year-old US debutant primed for the Premier League
Cavan Sullivan, the 16-year-old American midfielder, has made his senior debut and is already being tipped as a future Premier League player. Sullivan, who signed with Philadelphia Union as one of the youngest professional signings in MLS history and is tied to Manchester City, is drawing attention as one of the most promising young talents in American soccer.
- 15Lithuanian delegation visits Miami to build tech and business ties▼High-level Lithuanian delegation visits Miami to strengthen links in tech and business
A high-level Lithuanian delegation has travelled to Miami with the aim of strengthening cooperation in technology and business. The visit is intended to deepen links between Lithuania and the Miami business and tech community, opening opportunities for investment and partnership. It reflects Lithuania's broader push to expand international economic connections, particularly with growing US tech hubs.
- 16The Other Art Fair makes its Atlanta debut▼Debuting in Atlanta, The Other Art Fair re-frames the art show experience
The Other Art Fair, an international art fair focused on connecting buyers directly with independent artists, has launched its first edition in Atlanta. Organizers say the fair re-frames the traditional art show experience by making original work more accessible and approachable. The arrival marks the fair's expansion into a new US city and gives Atlanta's growing arts scene a fresh showcase for emerging talent.