Defense secretary called reports about his role in strike as ‘fake news’ intended to discredit US military. Read more: Pete Hegseth denies he gave orders to ‘kill everybody’ on alleged ‘narco-boat’
The South African government is investigating how more than a dozen men unwittingly ended up on the front line in Russia’s war on Ukraine. Read more: South Africans Were Promised Job, but Ended Up ‘Going to War’ for Russia
Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Get In Touch. CNBC Newsletters. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to … Read more: December will begin with investors owning little stock. Is a year-end rally at play? – CNBC
President Donald Trump said Saturday morning that Venezuela’s airspace should be considered “closed” as he weighs military action against the … Read more: Trump tells airlines Venezuela’s airspace is ‘closed in its entirety’ in latest escalation
Oscar Piastri claimed a crucial pole position for the Qatar Sprint, beating George Russell and McLaren team mate Lando Norris to the top spot. Read more: Piastri beats Russell and Norris to Qatar Sprint pole as Verstappen left in sixth
The timing of the settlement of Sahul—the Pleistocene landmass formed by present-day New Guinea, Australia, and Tasmania that existed until ~9000 … Read more: Genomic evidence supports the “long chronology” for the peopling of Sahul – Science
The highlights of Pope Leo XIV’s second day in Türkiye include a meeting with bishops, clergy, consecrated persons and pastoral workers in … Read more: Apostolic Journey to Türkiye: Day Two – Vatican News
The health secretary says he will balance the arguments for and against mass testing ahead of a final decision due in March. Read more: Wes Streeting ‘examining evidence’ after experts advise against mass prostate cancer screening
One airline, Wizz Air, confirmed to the BBC it had completed the update overnight on all of its affected A320 aircraft and all flights on Saturday … Read more: Planes grounded after Airbus discovers solar radiation could impact systems – BBC