New trade‑tide: Bolivia signs a $20 million security partnership with the U.S., marking a shift from its long‑standing anti‑American stance and a drive to curb coca smuggling.

In scorching Balochistan, smugglers ride through dangerous heat and conflict to ferry Iranian fuel, facing deadly risks and rising costs amid global war.

Australian shock jock Kyle Sandilands earns A$12.09m after being dismissed from the Kyle & Jackie O show. Subscribers can preview alternative futures of the case.

Interim president Delcy Rodríguez signs a landmark agreement with U.S. energy giant General Electric to overhaul Venezuela’s decimated power grid – a step that could transform the nation’s energy future.

US Air Force B‑52 bomber crashes shortly after take‑off on Monday, killing eight including two Boeing employees.

U.S. sanctions trigger a 58% drop in foreign visitors and widen fuel, medicine, and food shortages in Cuba, sparking daily disruptions and health risks.

A free tourist train overturned during Cártama’s Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel, leaving 17 people injured, including three children. Authorities are investigating the cause.

The Indian AAIB continues probing the fatal 2025 crash of Air India AI171, with speculation about pilot actions lingering amid the search for causation.

Seasonal mountaineering ranger Robin Pendery fell into a crevasse on Mount McKinney while on patrol and died, investigation ongoing, following recent climber deaths.

A Boeing 767 from Venice struck a light pole while landing at Newark, damaging the aircraft but sparing the 200‑plus passengers. Investigators point to a low descent and strong winds as key factors.

A historic World Cup draw sparked celebrations in Praia as Cape Verde held Spain to a scoreless game.

A 21‑year‑old rope‑jumper dies after instructors failed to attach a cord at the Skeleton Bridge in São Paulo, prompting arrests and investigations.

Praia erupts as Cape Verde’s national team holds Spain to a 0‑0 draw in their World Cup debut, sparking jubilant celebrations across the archipelago.

The referee who made an upside‑down “OK” signal during the 2026 World Cup has been cleared by FIFA, saying the gesture was a subconscious twitch.

A hand sign during the Germany–Curacao final sparked speculation; FIFA seeks clarification on the gesture’s intent.

Australian regulators and the UK's Ofcom react to MPfs contestants' claims that producers failed to disclose partners' past crimes, raising questions about participant safety.

Legendary South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim, famed for his deep ties to the anti‑apartheid movement, passed away peacefully in Germany after a short illness.

The Australian media regulator flags serious concerns after claims that ‘Married at First Sight’ contestants had hidden convictions.

Alt‑pop star Oliver Tree and five others died in a helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro, as investigators probe the cause of the tragedy.

South African TV personality faces serious charges after a dispute turns violent with a taxi driver.

A controversial censorship in an Indian textbook sparked backlash, but the original bronze sculpture was restored amid a modern debate on representation.

A cease‑fire reopening the Strait of Hormuz restarts global trade, yet the war sketched a new reality for U.S. influence in the Middle East.

A heated backlash over the censored image of the Indus Valley ‘Dancing Girl’ in a grade‑9 textbook sparks debate about heritage, modesty, and student agency.

The U.S.–Iran ceasefire forces Israel’s leader into a dilemma, threatening his security‑centric politics as allies pivot.

A look at Hungary’s 2010 family‑support experiment and its mixed outcomes, with insights into how similar policies might play out in alternate futures.

Polish police investigate the shooting death of a Russian artist known for satirical cartoons that critiqued Putin.

Retired couple recounts terrifying warning shots fired near their yacht by a Russian warship, sparking diplomatic tensions.

Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro in absentia for lobbying the US to intervene in his father's coup trial.

In a surprise move, Geordin Hill‑Lewis urges President Ramaphosa to replace former DA leader John Steenhuisen as agriculture minister following criticism over livestock crisis and financial scandal.

The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to meet half of its promised objectives, signalling a shift in the nation’s political dynamics.

Elders and the world mourn as a six‑year‑old child and her mother are seized during a violent attack on a Butembo Ebola treatment center.

US Air Force B‑52 bomber crashes shortly after take‑off on Monday, killing eight including two Boeing employees.

U.S. sanctions trigger a 58% drop in foreign visitors and widen fuel, medicine, and food shortages in Cuba, sparking daily disruptions and health risks.

A look at Hungary’s 2010 family‑support experiment and its mixed outcomes, with insights into how similar policies might play out in alternate futures.

A patient’s walk out of a treatment centre marked a rare moment of hope amid a deadly outbreak in DR Congo’s Bundibugyo province.

Interim president Delcy Rodríguez signs a landmark agreement with U.S. energy giant General Electric to overhaul Venezuela’s decimated power grid – a step that could transform the nation’s energy future.

US Air Force B‑52 bomber crashes shortly after take‑off on Monday, killing eight including two Boeing employees.

Three key hurdles have kept merchant ships from re‑entering the iconic navigational chokepoint since the US‑Iran deal was announced.

India blocks Telegram to curb cheating ahead of NEET-UG retest after the exam was halted for alleged leaks.

The government banned Telegram over fears of cheating in the medical entrance test, sparking debate on digital rights.