Sisters Regina, Bernadette and Rita celebrate Mass at the convent chapel of the Goldenstein castle, in the municipality of Elsbethen, south of the city of Salzburg, Austria, on Sept. 20. Joe Klamar/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Klamar/AFP via Getty Images SALZBURG, Austria — Morning Mass is underway at the chapel of … Read more
There have already been numerous flight delays as the FAA slows down or stops traffic when it is short of controllers. Published On 4 Nov 20254 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said that there could be chaos in the skies next week … Read more
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Dick Cheney, widely regarded as the most powerful vice president in American history, died yesterday, according to a statement from his family. … Read more
After two decades and an estimated cost of $1bn, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, just a few days after the official opening ceremony on Saturday. Regarded as the world’s largest archaeological facility for a single civilisation, the museum is located 2km (1.2 miles) from the pyramids of … Read more
President Trump is escalating boat strikes near Venezuela without ruling out hitting targets in the country. Lawmakers are warning the U.S. may be drifting toward war without a clear justification. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: President Trump is keeping everyone guessing about his military buildup near Venezuela. The U.S. has carried out 15 strikes on boats that … Read more
Published On 3 Nov 20253 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share People around the world have been celebrating the Day of the Dead, bringing light and colour to streets and cemeteries. The holiday blends pre-Colombian rituals with the Roman Catholic observance of All Saints’ Day on November 1 and All … Read more
Palestinians walk among destroyed buildings in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on Sunday. Jehad Alshrafi/AP hide caption toggle caption Jehad Alshrafi/AP JERUSALEM — Israel on Sunday announced that the remains of three hostages had been handed over from Gaza and would be examined by forensic experts, as a fragile month-old ceasefire held. A Hamas statement … Read more
The earthquake comes two months after the deadliest quake in recent Afghan history, which killed thousands of people. Published On 2 Nov 20252 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), two months after a quake … Read more
Emergency personnel inspect a train at the Huntingdon, England, train station in Cambridgeshire after people were stabbed Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Chris Radburn/PA/AP hide caption toggle caption Chris Radburn/PA/AP LONDON (AP) — British police said 10 people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train Saturday evening, … Read more
Israel has carried out regular attacks on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreed with Hezbollah last November. Published On 2 Nov 20252 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share An Israeli air strike has killed at least four people in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Health, in … Read more