Starbucks Korea will close all stores for half a day next week to give staff a history lesson following backlash over a controversial promotion linked to the 1980 Gwangju massacre.

Former President Trump cheers a new U.S.-Iran agreement that opens the Strait of Hormuz and lifts the naval blockade, yet doubts over nuclear safeguards and future negotiations linger.

President Trump hosts a UFC fight on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday, sparking debate over the event’s appropriateness and the clash of politics and sports.

With baby‑boomer owners planning retirement, more firms are turning to employee‑ownership models, boosting profits and protecting jobs.

UK and Japan sign a £18bn investment agreement covering infrastructure, offshore wind, finance and advanced technology, aiming to create jobs and strengthen ties.

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.

The renowned bull mosaic in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II has suffered repeated wear from a heel‑spinning ritual, prompting city officials to launch a restoration program.

Starbucks Korea will close all stores for half a day next week to give staff a history lesson following backlash over a controversial promotion linked to the 1980 Gwangju massacre.

A SWAT raid in Jiangyou seized 30 church members and two leaders, Yan Hong and Wu Wuqing, spotlighting China's tightening grip on independent religious communities.

Former President Trump cheers a new U.S.-Iran agreement that opens the Strait of Hormuz and lifts the naval blockade, yet doubts over nuclear safeguards and future negotiations linger.

A new US‑Iran memorandum of understanding promises to ease tensions, yet questions linger about its impact on Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire.

President Trump hosts a UFC fight on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday, sparking debate over the event’s appropriateness and the clash of politics and sports.

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.

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.

As Trump reaches 80, the trend of older Americans staying active in work continues to rise, sparking debate about health and purpose for octogenarians.

A 35‑year‑old woman was badly hurt after a shark bite at Coogee Beach, Sydney. Emergency services rushed her to hospital by helicopter and several nearby beaches were closed.

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.

SpaceX’s debut on Nasdaq pushes Musk’s net worth to over $1.1 trillion, igniting debates on wealth concentration and the future of space commerce.

Anthropic temporarily disables its new AI model, Claude Fable 5, after US authorities flag potential cyber‑risk concerns.

Anthropic abruptly halted Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 following a U.S. government order citing potential security risks and the possibility of jailbreak exploits.

SpaceX's explosive debut propelled Musk’s net worth past $1trillion, sparking debate over inequality and the future of his rocket firm.

President Trump hosts a UFC fight on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday, sparking debate over the event’s appropriateness and the clash of politics and sports.

Knicks’ first NBA title after 53 years sparked dangerous celebrations in Manhattan; a teen was shot and buses torched.

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.

Justin Trudeau misses Canada’s opening World Cup match to watch Katy Perry perform in the USA, igniting criticism and accusations of betrayal.

Former PM Justin Trudeau skips Canada’s opening match to watch USA beat Paraguay, sparking online backlash and raising questions about celebrity‑politics at sports events.

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.

President Trump hosts a UFC fight on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday, sparking debate over the event’s appropriateness and the clash of politics and sports.

Alt‑pop star Oliver Tree, 32, collapsed into the ground after a helicopter crash over Rio de Janeiro, killing all aboard.

Justin Trudeau misses Canada’s opening World Cup match to watch Katy Perry perform in the USA, igniting criticism and accusations of betrayal.

Former PM Justin Trudeau skips Canada’s opening match to watch USA beat Paraguay, sparking online backlash and raising questions about celebrity‑politics at sports events.

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

Stressed by career pressure and parental expectations, Chinese youth turn to online ‘virtual parents’ for emotional support and guidance.

As Trump reaches 80, the trend of older Americans staying active in work continues to rise, sparking debate about health and purpose for octogenarians.

Despite global shocks, the U.S. economy remains resilient thanks to flexible markets, robust investment, energy independence and a risk‑taking culture.

In China, a growing trend of “virtual parents” on TikTok-style platforms gives young people the support their real families lack, sparking a digital parenting revolution.