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Why The Moon Is Getting Slightly Farther Away From Earth Each Year

The Moon is getting1 inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year.

Valentino Luchin, Renowned California Chef, Arrested For Robbing 3 Banks In 1 Day

The police arrested Luchin without incident, thanks to community tips and the SFPD's "Ambassadors" programme.

Hackers Steal Client Data From Gucci, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen: Report

Hackers have stolen the private details of potentially millions of customers from luxury brands Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen in an attack on the labels' French parent company Kering, the BBC reported.

DNA Found Near Scene Of Charlie Kirk's Shooting Matches Suspect

DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matched that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing, FBI Director Kash Patel said.

Kim Seong-Min, Whose Broadcasts Relayed Foreign News To North Korea, Dies

Kim Seong-Min, a prominent North Korean defector who used radio broadcasts, USB sticks and a network of sources in the secretive country to inform the North Korean public about the truth of their authoritarian government, has died.

Qatar Hosts Summit After Israeli Strike In Doha, Seeks To Restrain Such Attacks

Qatar hosted a summit of leaders of Arab and Islamic nations in the hopes of presenting a united response to Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha last week.

US Says Deal Has Been Reached On TikTok, But Details Are Sparse

A framework deal has been reached for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks between the US and China in Spain.

Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect Tyler Robinson Linked To 'Furry Subculture': All You Need To Know

Tyler Robinson was arrested on Thursday night after relatives and a family friend alerted authorities that he had implicated himself in the crime.

Tesla's Stock Rises As Elon Musk Buys Over 2.5 Million Shares Worth $1 Billion

Tesla's stock is climbing as CEO Elon Musk disclosed the purchase of more than 2.5 million shares worth approximately $1 billion.

UK Defence Academy To Bar Israelis Over Gaza War

A prestigious UK government-run defence studies institute will not accept Israeli post-graduates from September 2026 over the Gaza war, the defence ministry said.

UN Nuclear Watchdog Urges Implementation Of New Deal With Iran

The UN atomic watchdog's chief called Monday for the implementation of a cooperation framework it struck last week with Iran, saying it was essential to "restore confidence" after the agency's work was halted.

Xi's Show Of Unity With Putin, Kim Could Complicate China's Diplomatic Balance

If the purpose of a rarejoint appearanceof the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China on Sept. 3, 2025, was to foster unity among allies, then early indicators suggest its already working just elsewhere.

Donald Trump Hints TikTok Deal Reached With China

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a deal with a "certain company" as talks are underway with China to settle the two countries' dispute over social media giant TikTok.

US Backs "Constructive Role" By Qatar In Mediating In Gaza: Rubio To Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Israel on Monday that the United States backed the "constructive role" by Qatar in mediating in Gaza, after an Israeli strike on the Gulf state against Hamas.

You Can Send Your Name To Moon With Artemis II Mission. Here's How

Anyone can claim their spot by signing up before January 21, 2026, NASA said.

Carter's Kiss To Trump's Step Ahead: Presidential Gaffes Toward UK Royals

Maybe it was nerves from being in the presence of royalty or perhaps it was a simple mistake, but there have been quite a few gaffes by US presidents and first ladies toward members of the British royal family over the years.

'Tinder Swindler' Simon Leviev Arrested In Georgia

Israeli fraudster Simon Leviev, made famous by the Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler, has been arrested in Georgia.

First Russian Oil, Now American Corn: How US Is Using Tariffs Against India

Even before trade negotiations between India and the United States resumed, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned that New Delhi could lose its access to the American market if it refuses to purchase US-grown corn.

From Gaza To Europe On Jet Ski: Palestinian Man's Daring Escape Story

It took more than a year, several thousand dollars, ingenuity, setbacks and a jet ski: this is how Muhammad Abu Dakha, a 31-year-old Palestinian, managed to escape from Gaza to reach Europe.

New York Governor Endorses Zohran Mamdani In Mayoral Race

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, a key affirmation for the 33-year-old frontrunner whose candidacy hasn't yet been fully embraced by members of his own party.