At Las Vegas’s biggest true‑crime convention, families grapple with grief while spotlighting unsolved cases and advocacy, amid critics who fear exploitation.

Iran re‑opens blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after Israel air strikes in Lebanon, threatening global oil flow. Here’s what’s happening and why it matters.

Rodrigo Paz signs emergency decree to lift road blocks amid weeks of protests and shortages.

A sudden drone strike on a Moscow refinery turns the city into a war zone, sparking disbelief and revealing the war’s creeping reach.

A fire at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe claims one tourist’s life and forces 1,700 guests to evacuate. Authorities are investigating and repatriating victims.

A fire at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe claims one tourist’s life and forces 1,700 guests to evacuate. Authorities are investigating and repatriating victims.

A teenager from India died when he fell from a horse‑drawn carriage in Central Park after the driver stepped away for a photo.

A private jet crashed onto a Texas motorway, leaving passengers trapped. Bystanders and first responders spring into action to pull survivors out of the wreckage.

In Balochistan, motorbike riders ferry smuggled Iranian fuel across a scorching desert, risking fire and political violence.

Heavy US sanctions slash Cuba tourism; airlines halt flights, fuel shortages cripple services.

Dutch royalty celebrate a 5‑1 win over Sweden and Curacao’s first World Cup point against Ecuador in a single, unforgettable day of football.

Japanese football fans sweep World Cup stands, but debate sparks over men’s minimal household chores and gender disparities in Japan’s home life

A 68‑year‑old pétanque player dies after a disputed metal boule strike during a rivalry in Mimizan. Authorities investigate the tragic incident.

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in Paris for rape allegations, amid World Cup 2026 delays and immigration restrictions for players.

Japanese fans’ stadium clean‑ups during the World Cup spark praise, yet social media backlash highlights a home bias against men’s housework.

French authorities ban alcohol at the annual music festival as temperatures soar under a red heatwave alert.

At Las Vegas’s biggest true‑crime convention, families grapple with grief while spotlighting unsolved cases and advocacy, amid critics who fear exploitation.

Damon Albarn’s one‑off stadium gig at Tottenham Hotspur turns backstage into a multicultural, ego‑free hub of music and spectacle.

In response to a severe heatwave threatening record highs, France has prohibited alcohol at its annual Fête de la Musique events to safeguard public health.

A 12‑year‑old from Ethiopia took his ill chicken to a local hospital, a move that went viral on TikTok.

President Trump accuses Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni of demanding a photo at the G7 summit and blocking US military flights in Iran, sparking a diplomatic spat.

Japanese football fans sweep World Cup stands, but debate sparks over men’s minimal household chores and gender disparities in Japan’s home life

A new memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran lifts sanctions and opens the Strait of Hormuz, yet it pauses the core dispute over the war’s aim.

Japanese fans’ stadium clean‑ups during the World Cup spark praise, yet social media backlash highlights a home bias against men’s housework.

A fresh look at the deal that ended the conflict and the hidden motives that shaped the clash in the Middle East

Abiy Ahmed secures a massive parliamentary majority in Ethiopia’s general election, but rising tensions in contested regions hint trouble ahead.

US and Iran begin peace talks in Switzerland, aiming to halt fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and unlock $300bn reconstruction funds.

Massive security crackdown after a leaked exam paper forced India’s medical entrance test to be rescheduled – students anxiously line up at 5,440 centres.

Environmental activist Mona Khalil, who helped protect endangered sea turtles along Lebanon’s southern coast, died after her house was struck by Israeli air raids.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni rebukes Donald Trump for questioning her popularity and accuses him of baseless claims after the G7 summit.

In response to a severe heatwave threatening record highs, France has prohibited alcohol at its annual Fête de la Musique events to safeguard public health.

The United States has announced a phased drawdown of its $400m annual aid for South Africa’s HIV programmes, citing policy disagreements and a push for self‑reliance.

A brown skua was found to carry H5N1 in Western Australia, marking the first time the highly contagious bird flu strain appears on the continent and confirming global reach.

A six‑year‑old girl infected with Ebola was rescued from a hospital raid; the child is now stable as local doctors report.

Australia's first H5N1 bird flu confirmation means the virus has now reached every continent, sparking urgent monitoring of wildlife and poultry.

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani announces Jio Platforms IPO, potentially raising $4bn, marking a landmark listing for India's telecom sector.

Apple will hike device prices as rising memory chip costs, driven by AI demand and supply disruptions, potentially adding up to $150 for new models.

Close to 200 drones and 4 missiles strike Moscow, creating smoke, injuries and flight disruptions.

Robots on sidewalks raise safety concerns, protests, and city bans worldwide, with residents warning of collisions and job impacts.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos tells VivaTech Paris that AI will spark a labour shortage and create new jobs, while dreaming of a moon base and a new manufacturing AI venture.