WorldDescribed as potentially the most destructive in modern times, according to the Wildfire Alliance.
USA
The Biden administration plans a massive arms package for Israel
WorldWill “strengthen Israel's long-term security” with new arms deliveries worth $8 billion.
Carnivorous squirrels discovered
Environment“This was shocking... We had never seen this behavior before", notes biologist Jennifer E. Smith.
Trump: “The US and China can solve all the world’s problems”
WorldTrump sees opportunities for increased US-China cooperation, despite previous tensions, focusing on global issues and trade matters.
“Mysterious” drones spur calls for stricter UAV laws in the US
WorldAfter reports of "mysterious" drones over the US East Coast, policymakers call for tougher laws on unmanned aerial vehicles.
Prominent US critic elected as Georgia’s president
EuropeThe former Manchester City professional believes the country's opposition is controlled by the US and driven by “an insatiable desire to destroy our country”.
US pledges support to Syrian Islamists
WorldThe US promises to help Islamists in Syria and “wants them to succeed”.
Trump wants to investigate links between vaccines and autism
World"The autism rate is at a level that nobody ever believed possible. If you look at things that are happening, there's something causing it".
26-year-old charged with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
WorldThe police link the murder to a hatred of American corporations.
Former ambassador on Syrian jihadists: “Creatures of the US and Israel”
WorldPoints to open information about how the US and Israel supported the Islamist groups that overthrew the Assad regime.
Reports: US opposes Ukrainian NATO membership
WorldWill face resistance also from Germany.
Bitcoin reaches historic milestone – passes $100,000
EconomyTrump's nomination of "crypto czar" Paul Atkins to head the SEC is believed to have accelerated the rise.
US pressures Ukraine to recruit young soldiers
WorldBiden wants to see teenagers on the front lines to counter Russia's advantage.
American Academy: Trump’s free higher education reform
World“This will be a revolution in higher education and will provide life-changing opportunities for tens of millions of our citizens”, according to the president-elect.
Sources: Trump will fire transgender people from the army
WorldHas previously referred to the group bringing “tremendous medical costs and disruption” to the country's military.
Gaetz withdraws – Trump nominates Pam Bondi for Attorney General
WorldThe former Florida Attorney General has extensive experience in fighting drug and human trafficking and is a devoted friend of Israel.
Retired military leader calls for Biden’s impeachment
World“We must stop the madness before WWIII is irreversible”, pleads Michael Flynn.
China warns US: “A new Cold War cannot be won”
World“Containing China is unwise, unacceptable, and bound to fail”, said Xi Jinping.
FBI arrests CIA employee over leaked Israeli revenge plans
WorldUS government worker Asif Rahman is accused of leaking secret documents about Israel's military plans against Iran.
IMF: EU continues to lag behind the US
EconomyThe EU's GDP per capita is now only around 72% of the US level.
Republicans take control of the Senate
WorldRepublicans have secured a majority in the US Senate, while the outcome in the House is still unclear.
Snipers to be deployed at US polling stations
World"We may be over prepared, but I'd rather prepare for the worst and hope for the best", says Sheriff Russ Skinner.
Viral video exposes security flaws in the US election system
WorldThe video highlights how easy it is to rig votes in states where the Democratic Party is the dominant party.
US sends bombers to the Middle East – to “defend Israel”
WorldMore US warships, fighter jets and bombers in the region will lead to “de-escalation through deterrence and diplomacy”, it is claimed.