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Damn it: British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident
A British national has been detained in connection with last month’s incident near RAF Fairford. This marks the seventh arrest linked to the case.
For crying out loud: Kenya records first Ebola case linked to Congo outbreak
An Ebola patient who traveled from Congo via Uganda died on Monday. Kenya is the fourth country to report a case from the Congo-origin outbreak that began in May.
Damn it: Childminder pleads guilty to neglect after leaving 27 children alone
Amanda Mathewson, 55, pleaded guilty to neglect and abandoning children in her care at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. The case involved 27 children left alone in her home.
Damn it: Small-boat equipment seized in air freight at UK airport, first time detected
The National Crime Agency says it's the first time small-boat equipment has been detected in air freight. The items were seized at a UK airport.
Damn it: Belgian physicist Francis Halzen wins Nobel for space-particle observatory work
Belgian physicist Francis Halzen has won the Nobel Prize in Physics. He is recognized for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space. The prize highlights Halzen’s contributions to space-based particle detection.
Damn it: Tories pledge £10bn for UK anti-missile defence as NATO warns on Russian drones
The Conservative Party pledges £10bn for a national anti-missile defence system. Officials say the plan would shield Britain. NATO allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.
Damn it: Lille students demand more funding for high schools
Damn it: Protests in Lille saw demonstrators demand more government funding for high schools. The crowd gathered on the streets to press for increased resources for public secondary schools. The demonstration centers on achieving better funding for high school education.
Damn it: One million UK non-smokers now vaping
One million UK residents who have never smoked are now vaping. For the second year in a row, more people over 16 vape than smoke. The statistics point to a continuing shift toward vaping among adults.
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Damn it: Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
Former German spy chief August Hanning has been arrested on espionage and treason charges. He is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
Damn it: Putin escalates hybrid attacks to pressure Europe over Ukraine
European leaders say Moscow has intensified its hybrid war against Europe. The tactics cited include online disinformation, cyberattacks, and threats to use nuclear weapons. The aim is to erode Europe's support for Ukraine.
Damn it: Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near Yemen front line
The BBC World Service reports from Taiz with rare access to a city torn by war. It speaks with children, teachers and families affected by the conflict. The piece highlights the risks as students still attend school near the front line.
Damn it: Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers
An individual was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an ABI investigation found the insurance claims were fabricated. The ABI, the insurance trade body, said the claims were not genuine.
Damn it: B-1 bombers pulled from RAF Fairford, returning to U.S.
On Sunday, the Pentagon confirmed the B-1 bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford in England. They are returning to their home bases in the United States.
Damn it: Coast Guard came under fire near the border as hundreds deployed
U.S. officials say the Coast Guard was fired upon near the southern border. Hundreds of troops have been deployed to the area in response. Mexico has asked for evidence regarding the incident.
Damn it: Trump stayed silent in Brazil's election; aides say it was strategic
A White House adviser says Trump's silence in Brazil's election was a deliberate strategic move. The move comes as Flávio Bolsonaro takes the lead heading into the runoff. The adviser framed the stance as a calculated choice in the Brazilian race.
U.S. officials seek details on reported Russian plague death and quarantines
U.S. officials are seeking more information about the reported plague death and related quarantines in Russia. They say they need to assess how the situation is evolving before determining any potential threat to the United States.
Relocation of U.S. bombers in the U.K. highlights new risks for bases
Damn it: The United States evacuated its bombers in the U.K. after identifying a threat. Officials said the move was intended to avoid provoking the enemy.
Damn it: Hundreds of French high schools shut as students protest poor conditions
More than 400 French high schools were closed or disrupted Monday as nationwide protests continued. The action shows ongoing discontent across the country.
Damn it: Nobel prize honors brain-mapping light-activated nerve control
An American and two German researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for brain-mapping work. Their method uses light to control nerve signals. The approach has deepened understanding of Alzheimer's disease and is being studied as a way to restore sight.
Damn it: Spain's Sánchez calls snap elections
Good grief: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called snap elections. He is widely seen as the main critic of Donald Trump in Europe. A loss for Sánchez and his Socialist party could topple a long-serving European leader whose profile has grown on the global left for standing up to Trump.
Damn it: FBI says California woman spied for China on Taiwanese president’s son
A 34-year-old California woman was arrested as she attempted to board a flight to Shanghai from Los Angeles. The FBI says she spied for China in connection with the Taiwanese president’s son.
Damn it: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor seeks judicial review over search warrants in Epstein ties case
Britain's former prince has lodged a judicial review challenging the legality of the warrants used in his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein. He denies any wrongdoing.
Damn it: Charles sounded giddily elated after Diana's death, Earl Spencer claims
Buckingham Palace has pushed back against claims in Earl Spencer's new book. The allegations describe Charles as sounding giddily elated after Diana's death. The claims come from Earl Spencer, Diana's brother.
Damn it: UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed
The UK Youth Parliament for ages 11 to 18 is reportedly set to be scrapped. Supporters say ending it would be a blow to democracy. Opponents argue that the move is overdue.
