Legendary Fed chairman dies at 100, leaving a mixed legacy of prosperity and crisis. A multidimensional look at his economic influence.

Japan raises single‑entry visa costs to ¥15,000 and multi‑entry to ¥30,000, a five‑fold jump aimed at reflecting inflation and a weaker yen, while officials say it should not immediately dent tourism.

Meta’s WhatsApp will be led by Kunal Shah, founder of Cred, as former boss Will Cathcart exits the role—transforming the messaging app’s future.

Music legend Clive Davis, producer of Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, has passed away at 94, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking talent discovery.

British hygiene brand apologises after a mis‑interpreted ad comparing female purity to cleanliness backfires online.

US singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree’s body returns to California after a tragedy over Rio. Guests honor his final wish by launching a charity in his name.

Japan lifts single-entry visa cost from 3,000 to 15,000 yen and multi-entry from 6,000 to 30,000 yen, citing inflation and a weakening yen.

A massive fire engulfed a luxury beachfront resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, killing one tourist and evacuating nearly 1,700 guests.

An 18‑year‑old tourist died after falling from a horse‑drawn carriage in Central Park, sparking calls for the end of the historic attraction.

In a dramatic scene near Laredo, Texas, residents and emergency crews used shovels and sledgehammers to pull survivors from a flaming jet that plunged onto the highway.

BBC’s live feed captured a Cape Verde supporter erupting in joy when his nation nets its first World Cup goal against Uruguay at the 2026 tournament.

A record‑shattering 11‑ball half‑century by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India A’s teenage prodigy, sets a new benchmark in List A cricket.

The Dutch royal family captures both a 5‑1 triumph over Sweden and a historic point for Curaçao in one stunning World Cup day.

A fatal incident in Mimizan’s beach town over a pétanque rivalry sends shockwaves through France’s local sports scene.

Fans praised for picking up litter after World Cup matches, but social media highlights men’s low housework participation and the double standard at home.

Music legend Clive Davis, producer of Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, has passed away at 94, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking talent discovery.

British hygiene brand apologises after a mis‑interpreted ad comparing female purity to cleanliness backfires online.

Iconic record executive and mentor to Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and many more passes away, leaving a legacy of timeless hits.

Twin brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye celebrate a rare joint wedding marrying twin sisters in Ibadan, celebrating Yoruba twin culture.

US singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree’s body returns to California after a tragedy over Rio. Guests honor his final wish by launching a charity in his name.

The latest US‑Iran memorandum resets strategic priorities, lifts sanctions, and may change the power balance in the Middle East.

Fans praised for picking up litter after World Cup matches, but social media highlights men’s low housework participation and the double standard at home.

The June deal between Trump and Iran reshapes the war’s aim and could transform the Middle East, but its long‑term success hinges on nuclear talks.

A look into why India, despite its massive population and growing football culture, remains outside the FIFA World Cup field.

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

When a ransomware attack crippled Romania’s health network, hospitals went offline and clinicians rewrote care protocols with handwritten notes.

67‑year‑old former Olympian defends himself after an arrest at the Reflecting Pool, stating he merely touched the waterline rubber and did not vandalise.

The Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C. is set for a fresh round of repairs amid algae issues and vandalism claims, as Trump declares the work will commence "immediately" after his helicopter inspection.

Legendary Fed chairman dies at 100, leaving a mixed legacy of prosperity and crisis. A multidimensional look at his economic influence.

Japan raises single‑entry visa costs to ¥15,000 and multi‑entry to ¥30,000, a five‑fold jump aimed at reflecting inflation and a weaker yen, while officials say it should not immediately dent tourism.

Music legend Clive Davis, producer of Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, has passed away at 94, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking talent discovery.

Record 40C temperatures spark red heat warnings across France, Spain and Italy, leading to school closures, train suspensions and tragic fatalities.

Across France, Italy and Spain a 40°C heatwave triggers red alerts, school shutdowns and tragic deaths as winds carry scorching air north from the Sahara.

A brutal gang rape in Bihar mirrors the 2012 Delhi assault, exposing police apathy and ongoing violence against women in rural India.

A nationwide ransomware attack forced 100 hospitals to revert to manual records—keeping patients safe and sparing lives—while cyber experts seized the breach.

Meta’s WhatsApp will be led by Kunal Shah, founder of Cred, as former boss Will Cathcart exits the role—transforming the messaging app’s future.

Meta hands over control of WhatsApp to Kunal Shah, the founder of Cred, marking a new era for the messaging giant while retaining its Indian growth focus.

A nationwide ransomware attack forced 100 hospitals to revert to manual records—keeping patients safe and sparing lives—while cyber experts seized the breach.

WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart resigns and Meta hires fintech entrepreneur Kunal Shah as new boss, while Cred receives a $900m stake from Meta.

A deadly blast at Qatar’s largest LNG plant in Ras Laffan last night caused 13 fatalities, 66 injuries and halted production amid regional tensions.