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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.
The Target Is Pix: Why the US Is Imposing Unprecedented Tariffs Over Brazil’s Free Payment System
The decision, applied under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, was taken by the USTR after a year-long investigation that found certain circumstances in Brazil, including Pix payments, were…
Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US
He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years in prison.
CLARITY Act Delivers 3 Key Benefits for Developers, Investors, and Markets, Senator Says
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New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four…
Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park
Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.
Kenya President’s Website Breached as Hackers Demand 5 BTC Ransom
The official website of the Kenyan President William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto has been hacked, and its homepage…
Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which…
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.
Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes
The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.
Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.
Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'
"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.
He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind
Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to…
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on dissent
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
Hegseth wants a "High-T" military; doctors call it a clinical minefield
"We're turning the clock back on rational healthcare."
Will Russia's answer to the Falcon 9 rocket ever take flight?
Grasshopper-like tests could begin in 2028.
FCC took pricey gifts from Paramount as the company needed approval for deals
FCC chair has been gifted at least $63,000 worth of tickets by CBS or its parent company.
Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods
Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county.
School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda
Dozens others, including school staff, were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault.
Why a Ukrainian cruise missile is flying with hobby drone hardware
An open-source flight-control system found in consumer drones has been installed in Ukraine’s latest cruise missile,…
The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?
US launches new strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit
Tehran says the US strikes hit bridges, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election and questions voting security ahead of midterms
China said Trump's claims were fabricated and US Democrats said he was paving the way to undermine November's elections.
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
Trump-Backed CLARITY Act Text Set to Drop With No Democrats on Board, and It Needs 7 of Them
Senate Republicans planned to release the updated CLARITY Act text on July 17, immediately after a White House meeting…
Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains
The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.