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US men jailed for helping North Korean IT workers secure remote jobs

Two US citizens have been sentenced to 18 months in prison for operating so-called “laptop farms” that helped North Korean IT workers obtain remote jobs at dozens of American companies, according to US prosecutors.

08 May 2026-14:27
Indonesian authorities rushing to rescue 20 hikers after Mount Dukono eruption

Indonesian authorities are rushing to rescue 20 hikers after the eruption of Mount ‌Dukono on Halmahera island on Friday, a local rescue agency official told Reuters.

08 May 2026-09:21
Macquarie beats profit estimates on commodity boost, shares hit record high

Top Australian investment bank Macquarie (MQG.AX), opens new tab reported its biggest annual profit in three ‌years on Friday, beating market consensus, as its key commodity division benefited from a rise in client hedging activity amid heightened market volatility.

08 May 2026-04:53
HMS Prince of Wales departs Scotland for Atlantic security mission

Britain’s flagship aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has left Scotland for a deployment in the North Atlantic and High North as part of a security mission involving NATO allies and the Joint Expeditionary Force.

07 May 2026-14:49
Ukrainian intelligence unit strikes russian railway logistics targets in Crimea - VIDEO

Fighters from Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Prymary special unit carried out a series of precision strikes against russian railway logistics infrastructure in temporarily occupied Crimea, targeting locomotives and fuel transport assets used to support Moscow’s military operations.

07 May 2026-08:22
Trump-Kim meeting not planned for Asia trip: White House

A White House official stated on Monday that no meeting is currently planned between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during Trump's upcoming trip to Asia this month, despite speculation that he might pursue opportunities to revive diplomacy with Pyongyang.

04 May 2026-23:28
Kim Jong Un urges youth to back Russia in Ukraine war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on young people to prepare for involvement in the war in Ukraine, urging them to support Russia during a major youth congress in Pyongyang.

04 May 2026-15:49
Humpback whale "Timmy" released into the North Sea following rescue - VIDEO

The rescue operation for a humpback whale nicknamed "Timmy" has concluded with the animal's release into the North Sea.

03 May 2026-14:10
Russia and US warned: Resuming nuclear tests may spiral out of control

The head of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization has warned that the world could face renewed nuclear testing if major powers such as the United States or Russia resume tests, raising concerns over a potential escalation in global nuclear tensions.

01 May 2026-11:10
Emergency landing in Charlotte after A319 loses all power

An Airbus A319 operated by American Airlines was forced to divert after suffering a dual generator failure during flight near Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 11, 2026, according to an aviation incident report.

01 May 2026-11:07