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A nationwide US flight suspension caused by a copper wire upgrade has prompted scrutiny of aviation infrastructure, while diplomatic tensions continue to rise with Ukraine's president stating the US has proposed ceding Donbas territory in exchange for NATO membership. Elsewhere, a major art dispute emerged over a Van Gogh painting sold at Sotheby's for $180 million that is now being challenged as potentially sold under duress, and Hungarian authorities uncovered $20 million during an investigation into an Orbán-era minister.
South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash
The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
Belgian politicians would rather risk treason charges than trust engineers
Belgian politicians are choosing to rely on U.S.
Woman who died after rope-jumping instructors failed to attach cord buried in Brazil
Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.
South African TV star arrested after allegedly kidnapping man in girlfriend dispute
Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is accused of trapping a taxi driver in a car and firing a gun in the man's direction.
Trump Announces Deal with Iran: To Be Signed on Friday
US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran has been completed and will be officially signed on Friday in Geneva,…
UK Brings in Full Social Media Ban for Under-16s
The UK government has introduced landmark legislation banning social media platforms including X, Facebook, YouTube, and…
China detains two leaders of influential underground church
More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.
U.S., Iran Finalize Peace Deal as Markets Rally, Oil Falls
Global markets rallied, and oil prices fell sharply after the United States, Iran, and Pakistan confirmed that…
Under-16s to be banned from social media, Starmer announces
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK will ban under-16s from using social media platforms including TikTok,…
Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of…
US musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision in Brazil
The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
CFTC sues New Mexico over prediction market jurisdiction
New Mexico is the eighth state sued by the CFTC over prediction markets, as Gary Gensler doubted the regulators' claim…
CFTC sues New Mexico over prediction market jurisdiction
New Mexico is the eighth state sued by the CFTC over prediction markets, as Gary Gensler doubted the regulators' claim…
Switzerland Rejects Controversial 10 Million Population Cap in Historic Referendum
Early projections indicate that a majority of voters rejected the so-called sustainability proposal, which aimed to…
Russian strikes kill nine in Ukraine and damage historic cathedral, officials say
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people and wounded three others.
Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on…
US-Iran deal eases uncertainty over the war - but there is much still to play out
Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.
Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
Trump Declares Iran Deal Done, Reopens Strait of Hormuz — Bitcoin Climbs Past $65K
President Donald Trump declared a deal with Iran complete on Sunday, immediately authorizing the toll-free reopening of…
As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff
Some six million bosses of American firms will be entering retirement between now and 2035.
US and Iran announce deal to end military operations
The US and Iran have announced a deal to end military operations, with President Trump declaring it "all signed" ahead…
The End of SWIFT’s Monopoly? China Tees up Commercial Launch of Rival Digital Network
Mbridge, now under Chinese leadership, would be preparing a commercial rollout with a Hong Kong-based entity to promote…
Startup CEO Charlie Javice is reportedly angling for a Trump pardon
JPMorgan can't be pleased by any of this.
Abu Fanous
Abu Fanous is a mysterious light phenomenon reported across the Arabian desert that appears as a moving orb or headlight…
Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva
Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.
Asian Stock Rally Adds $770B After Iran War Remarks
Investors pulled back from geopolitical risks across Asian markets, pushing the region's total over $770 billion. …
Rome Fell and Nobody Noticed
# Summary After the symbolic fall of Rome in 476, the Roman governmental system persisted largely intact under…
Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at ten million
Swiss voters rejected a right-wing proposal to cap the country's population at ten million, with 54.8% voting against…
The Yuan Continues To Expand Its Role In Global Trade Transactions
A currency does not become strong just because its price rises, or because its leaders say so.
Lebanon says three killed in Israeli strike on Beirut suburb
Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.