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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.
China executes man for murdering prominent gaming tycoon
The court said the man poisoned the tycoon for sidelining him after he helped secure a deal with Netflix for the 3 Body Problem.
Russia Tells Visa and Mastercard to Finally Leave as Market Share Plummets Below 17%
The statements by Alla Bakina, Director of the Bank of Russia’s National Payment System Department, are supported by the…
Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave
A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers.
Robert Kiyosaki Links Iran Yuan Oil Move to US Dollar ‘Death’ Warning
Robert Kiyosaki warned that Iran’s yuan-based oil payments could intensify pressure on the U.S. dollar.
US military launches new strikes on targets in southern Iran, US Central Command says
US Central Command says the strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in "self-defence".
Delhi's most exclusive club is under threat of shutdown - can it survive?
The British-era Gymkhana Club is facing eviction, triggering a legal battle and a wave of nostalgia.
Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the…
Canada losing top talent as workers head to the U.S.
# Summary Canada is experiencing a "silent brain drain" as highly skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and STEM graduates…
Trump to undergo annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday
The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Sacrificing Jobs for AI Profits in Landmark Encyclical
The letters examine the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on today’s and future human lives and call to…
Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
'Blistering heat' in Delhi as temperatures reach 45C
The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C .
Alaska's oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
Alaska is experiencing a resurgence in oil industry interest driven by new geological discoveries suggesting greater…
Iran Diplomats Push Peace Talks in Doha as Bitcoin Holds $77,700 and Oil Drops 6%
Iranian diplomats landed in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, for high-level talks with U.S.
The European Union and Mexico tighten the noose on illicit crypto flows
Brussels and Mexico quietly strengthen their ties as crypto becomes a new global financial battleground.
Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
Toshifumi Suzuki, founder of Seven-Eleven Japan, has died
Toshifumi Suzuki, founder of Seven-Eleven Japan, revolutionized the Japanese retail sector by introducing the…
White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus…
'Blistering heat': Indians warned to stay indoors as temperatures soar
The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .
Cambodia's former opposition leader receives royal pardon for 27-year sentence
Kem Sokha was serving a 27-year sentence on treason charges, which were widely derided as politically motivated.
Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant
Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.
Clashes as Venezuelan prisoners protest over alleged mistreatment
The prisoners insisted their protest was peaceful but that security forces deployed to quell it opened fire.
Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.
At least 19 people taken to hospital after 'strong smell' reported at Tokyo mall
Police say a man sprayed a substance at an ATM in the luxury Ginza 6 shopping centre.
Investors Assess New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Monetary Policy Direction
Even if Kevin Warsh is now the chairman of the Federal Reserve, Bitcoin has been under pressure below $78,000 because…
Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine
At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on…
Magnifica Humanitas (Encyclical Letter)
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas" addresses the challenges posed by artificial intelligence to human…
Anger grows after China's deadliest coal mining disaster in years
On China's tightly-controlled internet, people are calling for justice and questioning how this happened.