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A nationwide US flight ground stop, described as the longest since 9/11, was caused by a routine copper wire equipment upgrade according to the transportation secretary. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, escalating the conflict's impact on Russian infrastructure. The White House has reportedly announced that Trump, Putin, and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, signaling potential diplomatic developments amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
São Paulo Sues World and Amazon AWS for $47 Million Over Abusive Biometric Data Collection
The Consumer Prosecutor’s Office of Sao Paolo stressed that World focused on attracting people in situations of economic…
US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports
The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days
Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible…
ICE Illegally Scooped Up Medicaid Data, Then Shared It with Palantir
The Trump administration illegally obtained Medicaid data containing home addresses and ethnicities of millions of…
Brent Cracks $100 as Houthis Hit Saudi Tankers and Trump Raises War Threat
Brent crude futures broke above $100 a barrel on Thursday for the first time since late May, after Yemen’s Houthi…
Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
Google hit with $1 billion in fines as EU braces for Trump battle
Google becomes third tech giant to face huge fines under the Digital Markets Act.
Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says
Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.
Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya
Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.
Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the…
Private healthcare makes industries less innovative. It's time for change
A West Health-Gallup survey reveals that nearly 25% of American workers stay in unwanted jobs primarily for health…
Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South Africa
The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.
Liquor store employee narrowly escapes leopard attack
After nearly five hours, officials captured the animal and it was later released back into the wild, local authorities…
Southeast Asian Scam Networks Cost Victims Up to $114B in a Year: UN
Once-fragmented syndicates have fused into a single, tech-driven criminal economy that increasingly runs on crypto, the…
White House report says Trump can usher in a "new golden age" of science
The resulting report is a near-random mixture of real problems and grievances.
Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands
Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.
Seven Democrats Oppose Latest CLARITY Act Draft
The Senate’s Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act is facing new resistance after a group of pro-crypto Democrats said the…
EU fines Google €890M for competition breaches over search and apps
The EU has fined Google €890 million for breaching competition laws by prioritizing its own services in search results…
South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital delivery
The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.
Around 12,000 people evacuated in France fires
A third firefighter has died in Europe while tackling ongoing wildfires across the continent.
'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg
Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.
'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children
Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.
Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against…
Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs
Canada's dairy supply management system is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main…