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February 11, 2025

Chinese spy balloon equipped with tech from at least 5 US firms: report

Chinese spy balloon that floated across the U.S. before being shot down off the South Carolina coast in 2023 was carrying technology from at least five American companies, report says.

February 11, 2025

Danes launch petition to buy California, turn Disney into 'Hans Christian Andersenland'

A Danish petition calls for Denmark to buy California from the United States amid Trump's repeated interest in purchasing Greenland.

February 11, 2025

American Marc Fogel released from Russian custody

An American teacher detained by Russia is heading back to American soil, the Trump administration announced Tuesday.

February 11, 2025

Israeli cabinet backs Trump’s demand for Hamas to release all hostages by Saturday deadline

Israel’s security cabinet supports President Trump’s demand that Hamas release all of its hostages by noon on Saturday, an Israeli official told Fox News.

February 11, 2025

JD Vance, Treasury Sec Scott Bessent to meet with Zelenskyy as Trump team sets sights on Russia-Ukraine war

Vice President JD Vance will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday after years of railing against the U.S.’ continued funding of Ukraine in the war against Russia.

February 11, 2025

Trump meets with Jordan’s king amid tense talks about resettling Palestinians

President Donald Trump is meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House Tuesday amid contentious discussions about relocating Palestinians.

February 11, 2025

Popular travel destination doubles controversial day-tripper tax, sparks reactions on social media

Venice, Italy, has doubled its "access fee" pass from $5 to $10 if travelers book a trip to the city within three days. The tax was implemented to curb overtourism.

February 11, 2025

Israel slams Palestinian 'deception scheme' over claim it halted terror rewards program

Reports claiming the Palestinian Authority canceled its "pay for slay" terror rewards program have been questioned by critics. An Israeli spokesman called the move a "deception scheme."

February 11, 2025

Andrew Tate, brother Tristan sued for allegedly sex trafficking American woman to foreign country

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been sued in Florida for allegedly sex trafficking a US woman to Romania and trying to intimidate her as a witness.

February 11, 2025

Outrage over Hamas hostage conditions as Trump makes ceasefire ultimatum

Senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports on the 'terrible' conditions facing Hamas hostages and speaks to the sister of hostage survivor Romi Gonen.