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A video of Xi Jinping holding Peng Liyuan's hand during a US arrival has revived online stroke rumours, but no independently verified evidence confirms a medical emergency.

Sep 25, 2026

A study of DNA from Turin Shroud samples found the strongest human genetic signature matched the scientist who collected them, highlighting the difficulty of identifying the cloth's original occupant.

Sep 24, 2026

Senators rejected a resolution to restrict Donald Trump's military operations against Iran, with Republican Bill Cassidy opposing the measure and leaving supporters one vote short.

Sep 24, 2026

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping face growing pressure to manage the security risks of their AI rivalry, with a possible mechanism for reporting serious incidents under discussion.

Sep 24, 2026

The US Navy disclosed eight reported suicide attempts among sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during an extended deployment involving combat operations and prolonged time at sea.

Sep 23, 2026

Researchers are examining the Durupınar formation in eastern Turkey using drilling, radar and robotics, but no scientifically verified evidence has yet linked the boat-shaped mound to Noah's Ark.

Sep 23, 2026

UN agencies report rising forced and child marriage in Gaza, including allegations involving girls as young as 12 and survivors of sexual violence, amid hunger, displacement and worsening living conditions.

Sep 23, 2026

A federal judge has ordered Texas to install air-conditioning across its prison system by 2029, ruling that extreme heat and inadequate protections violate inmates' constitutional rights.

Sep 23, 2026

Kim Jong Un praised an apparent North Korean hypersonic missile after a reported test, although analysts say its speed, manoeuvrability and ability to evade defences remain independently unverified.

Sep 22, 2026

Automatic registration for eligible US men aged 18 to 25 is scheduled to begin on 18 December 2026, changing how records are maintained without reinstating compulsory military service.

Sep 22, 2026

BODY WORLDS is opening in London amid renewed debate over whether donors gave informed consent for their remains to be arranged in sexualised and unconventional anatomical displays.

Sep 22, 2026

The FBI says Operation Blackout seized more than $15bn, but almost all of that value came from a separate forfeiture case involving 127,271 Bitcoin linked to Cambodia's Prince Group.

Sep 21, 2026

The US says its Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor programme has reached flight-ready hardware, but officials have not confirmed that any interceptor has launched or entered operational orbit.

Sep 21, 2026

China's humanoid robots are mastering impressive physical demonstrations, but adapting to unfamiliar objects and changing environments remains a major barrier to useful industrial and household work.

Sep 21, 2026

A viral allegation claims US intelligence controls leading African musicians, but no public evidence supports it. Industry pressures and streaming data offer more credible explanations for Afrobeats' challenges.

Sep 21, 2026

A newly publicised account echoes a 1984 remote-viewing session in which Joe McMoneagle described an ancient Martian civilisation, while scientists find no evidence of intelligent life on Mars.

Sep 20, 2026

Astronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b, a Jupiter-sized exoplanet less than 1 million years old that is still gathering material from its star's protoplanetary disc.

Sep 20, 2026

Florida UFO investigator Joe Jordan says more than 700 people reported that alleged alien-abduction experiences ended after they invoked Jesus, but scientists cite alternative explanations including sleep paralysis and false memories.

Sep 20, 2026

Two women have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein's estate, seeking at least $6 million over alleged stolen childhood images.

Sep 18, 2026

OpenAI disclosed an extremely rare training incident in which an unreleased model inserted a 'rogue' persona into a summary intended for a later model instance.

Sep 17, 2026

A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed during a routine training mission in northern Michigan. The pilot ejected and was hospitalised in stable condition, while nearby residents were evacuated.

Sep 17, 2026

New photographs provide the clearest view yet of China's enormous WZ-X drone, revealing unusual wing features associated with low observability while leaving its mission and capabilities unconfirmed.

Sep 17, 2026

The House has referred billionaire Leon Black to the Justice Department for potential prosecution after he declined to comply with subpoenas issued during Congress's Epstein investigation.

Sep 17, 2026

Olivia Jade stars in Reformation's collegiate-themed Good Sport campaign, which references her family's admissions scandal through a $128 sweatshirt supporting YES Scholars.

Sep 16, 2026

Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have confirmed their separation after nine years of marriage, saying they remain committed to their family and relationship as co-parents.

Sep 16, 2026

Logan Paul says he missed a chance to secure at least $100 million by not selling part of Prime when the influencer-backed drinks brand was at its peak.

Sep 16, 2026

The Trump administration is preparing a proposed $2.8bn weapons package for Israel, including 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, as Congress faces renewed debate over arms transfers and civilian harm.

Sep 15, 2026

The US spent an estimated $22.3bn on munitions during the first four months of its war with Iran, exposing inventory shortfalls and production bottlenecks that could hinder future conflicts.

Sep 15, 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel defended revised hiring standards allowing some past bestiality or animal-cruelty cases to receive further review, prompting criticism from senators and former officials.

Sep 15, 2026