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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.
Czechia moves to ban mobile phones in schools from September 2027
The Czech government has approved a nationwide ban on mobile phone use in primary schools and kindergartens, set to take effect in September 2027, prohibiting students from using phones during classes…
AliExpress hit with record $625M fine after failing to make EU-ordered fixes
Online retailer AliExpress says it's shocked by largest DSA fine yet.
Andy Burnham Set to Become UK Prime Minister: What’s in it for Crypto?
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and a former United Kingdom (UK) cabinet minister, is set to succeed Keir…
Stock Market: The KOSPI Plunges After the AI Rally, Raising Market Concerns
While global markets continue to assess the impact of artificial intelligence on valuations, the South Korean stock…
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in…
Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices
Governments look at banning ransom payments in face of increasingly sophisticated threats.
‘All I think about is her’: Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happening
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.
Why are thousands of people protesting in Delhi?
Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is…
Utah firefighter and four family members killed in flash flooding
A husband, wife and their three sons died - meaning that only a daughter who did not join the outing is still alive.
Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.
Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain
Two other young people were injured after a fountain partially collapsed in Salamanca's Ciudad Rodrigo.
US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again
Jim O’Neill Changes His View On The Future Of BRICS Finance
The project of a monetary system capable of competing with the dollar has long been considered an unrealistic ambition…
From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown
BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta…
Trump Vows to Keep Bringing Prices Down: Here’s What the Inflation Data Shows
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Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country?
The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned…
Iran’s Rial Hits Record Low of 1.95 Million per Dollar as US Pressure Mounts
Iran’s rial slid to a fresh all-time low of about 1.95 million per U.S. dollar on Sunday, as renewed U.S.
Traders Fair Uzbekistan 2026: A New Chapter for Central Asia’s Trading CommunityBegins in Tashkent
Traders Fair, one of the world’s leading financial education and networking events, is coming toUzbekistan for the first…
Food delivery rider wins China's top literary prize
Wang Jibing is among blue-collar Chinese workers gaining wider attention for their literary works.
‘Japan’s Wealth Is Returning’: Anonymous BOJ Insider Sparks Panic Over Looming Carry Trade Unwind
Comments by anonymous Bank of Japan insider Yuto Kanzaki on upcoming measures to bring Japanese wealth back to Japan…
Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre
The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.
‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.
Eighth Night of Airstrikes: Markets on Edge as Trump Vows to Hit Iran ‘Extremely Hard’
Iranian missiles reportedly killed two U.S.
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
Watch: Torrential rain hits New York and New Jersey triggering flash floods
Water cascaded into subway stations and flooded streets, with people seen wading through water.
US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan
Kuwait says an electricity and water plant is on fire after the second such attack in two days.
Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities
Four people are killed and at least 36 injured as Ukraine's two largest cities are targeted, as Kyiv continues its own…
Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59
The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are…
Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say
The vessel capsized between Georgetown and Port Kaituma, with 53 people so far rescued.