A Russian couple stunned New York after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building's 1,450-foot spire, where Ivan Beerkus appeared to propose to Angela Nikolau before both were arrested. The pair remained atop the iconic skyscraper for several minutes, unfurled a banner reading, "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace," and descended before being taken into custody by the NYPD.

The Gulf crisis has entered a dangerous new phase after Iran launched a massive missile and drone assault targeting the UAE, triggering panic across the region and intensifying fears of a wider West Asia war. UAE air defence systems intercepted several incoming Iranian projectiles, but reports confirm that at least 3 people were injured as debris and shockwaves hit populated areas. The latest escalation comes amid soaring tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel, with the UAE revealing a staggering number of Iranian missiles and drones intercepted since the conflict erupted. The situation spiralled further after US forces reportedly carried out retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets following attacks on American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz. WATCH