Japan's central bank lifts the policy rate to 1% as a surge in global energy prices pushes inflation, marking the first hike in 17 years.

U.S. sanctions slash Cuban visitors, fueling shortages and economic strain.

The recent U.S.–Iran agreement halts a costly conflict and exposes the boundaries of American power in the Middle East.

US President Trump confirms an electronic signing of a ceasefire with Iran and hints that details will soon be released, signalling a potential shift in Middle East dynamics.

South Korean coffee chain temporarily closes outlets and trains staff after backlash over a “Tank Day” campaign tied to the deadly 1980 Gwangju uprising.

A 30‑year‑old free‑climber known as the ‘Spider‑Man of Yemen’ died after falling into Yemen’s Hardah Dam crater, prompting a dangerous rescue operation.

A low‑speed tourist train overturned in Cártama, Spain, on behalf of the annual tapas festival, injuring seventeen passengers but none with serious harm.

A free tourist train derailed during an annual tapas event in Cártama, Spain, leaving 17 people hurt. The incident disrupted the Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel and saw emergency crews on scene quickly.

FIFA explains attendance figures for South Korea vs Czech Republic despite several empty seats seen in concourses at Estadio Akron.

After the 2025 Air India crash that claimed 260 lives, investigators say significant progress has been made but no completion date is set.

Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden, naming former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Hervé Renard as interim coach for the 2026 World Cup.

A 21‑year‑old Brazilian died after rope‑jump instructors failed to secure her harness, sparking arrests and legal scrutiny over dangerous bridge activities.

Cape Verde fans explode with joy as the Blue Sharks hold football giant Spain to a 0‑0 draw in the opening World Cup match.

VAR official Shaun Evans explains the upside‑down OK gesture was a subconscious twitch, FIFA confirms no disciplinary action.

Suspicion and speculation swirl after VAR officer Shaun Evans performs a hand gesture seen as a white‑power symbol during Germany’s 7‑1 win over Curacao. FIFA’s response remains pending.

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, famed for blending native sounds with jazz, dies at 91. His 8‑decade career shaped music and politics.

MAFS Australia faces backlash after contestants say partners had drug and violence convictions, prompting regulator scrutiny and channel cutbacks.

Legendary pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, who shaped South African jazz and anti‑apartheid music, passed away peacefully in Germany at 91.

U.S. alt‑pop star Oliver Tree dies when two helicopters collide during his world tour in Rio de Janeiro.

A 30‑year‑old free‑climber known as the ‘Spider‑Man of Yemen’ died after falling into Yemen’s Hardah Dam crater, prompting a dangerous rescue operation.

The recent U.S.–Iran agreement halts a costly conflict and exposes the boundaries of American power in the Middle East.

After a controversial shading of the Indus Valley’s iconic bronze sculpture sparked uproar, India’s NCERT withdrew the edited picture and reinstated the original in new print and digital editions.

The US‑Iran ceasefire deal leaves Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu facing a dilemma: confront Washington or comply with Tehran.

A Mexican spectator’s slanted‑eyes pose during a 2026 World Cup match sparked backlash and led to an apology and dismissal from a leadership role.

An Israeli airstrike on Beirut's Dahieh suburb kills three, heightening tensions amid stalled US‑Iran talks and souring Israel‑Lebanon relations.

Somaliland has opened a Jerusalem embassy, months after Israel became the first country to recognize its independence, sparking reactions across the region.

After a nationwide backlash over a censored image in a new Grade 9 textbook, India’s NCERT restored the original bronze artwork depicting the iconic Dancing Girl.

Newsom claims federal agents have targeted his circle, sparking a feud with Trump amid a looming 2028 campaign.

Security forces stopped a drone‑bomb scheme aimed at a UFC event on the White House lawn, officials say.

Hungary’s parliament has amended its constitution to cap the prime minister’s term at eight years, cutting Viktor Orbán out of future leadership.

In the midst of the DR Congo's latest outbreak, a patient’s recovery triggers jubilant singing at Mongbwalu treatment centre, signalling hope amid loss.

Doctors Without Borders staff abused at least 59 Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad, raising alarms over a broader pattern of sexual exploitation amid Sudan’s civil war.

Delhi’s heatwave is driving surface temps above 60°C, far hotter than the air temperature – a story of real‑world climate impacts and urban heat islands.

Artificial intelligence is helping grieving Russian families create synthetic videos and images of soldiers presumed dead in the Ukraine war.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie challenges Euracare Hospital's handling of her son’s 21‑month‑old death, alleging delays and misinformation ahead of a coroner's inquest.

Short‑term ban of Telegram in India amid allegations of exam fraud, raising concerns about educational fairness while medical aspirants await the rescheduled NEET‑UG test.

India temporarily blocks Telegram, citing risk of exam fraud, just days before the re‑held NEET‑UG medical entrance test.

Eight crew members were killed when a B‑52 bomber crashed shortly after take‑off from Edwards Air Force Base in California. Find the latest details and responses.

Artificial intelligence is helping grieving Russian families create synthetic videos and images of soldiers presumed dead in the Ukraine war.

Russian families turn to AI-powered videos to bring back deceased soldiers, provoking debate over grief, propaganda and ethics in the context of the war.