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Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East

The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?

Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

'We don't look at the sky anymore': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane

A grandfather, a survivor, a witness: one year after the crash, the people on the ground tell their stories.

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim

During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran's road to the World Cup

Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.

Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce

Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".

One dead, five injured after shooting in Israel

The suspect opened fire from a car in several locations before being shot dead.

Gold and Silver Bleed 23% and 44% Despite US-Iran War and Rising CPI

Gold and silver have shed a combined trillion dollars in market value from their January peaks, with gold trading near…

Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row

All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on…

US Labor Market Remains Resilient According To The Cleveland Fed

The American job market continues to defy predictions.

We Need VAT and UBI

The author argues that automation has fundamentally disrupted labor markets, making work an inefficient mechanism for…

Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks

Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.

Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air mass

The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.

Steve Rosenberg: Lasting image of Russia's economic forum is plume of smoke over St Petersburg

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

Bank of Russia Confirms September Rollout for Digital Ruble, With Top Banks ‘Ready and Connected’

Alla Bakina, Director of the Bank of Russia’s National Payment System Department, highlighted that most private banks in…

'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia

Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race

After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling…

New U.S. college grads now have higher unemployment than the average worker

Recent college graduates now face higher unemployment than the average U.S.

Funeral held for baby shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

The seven-month-old boy's shrouded body was wrapped in a Palestinian flag and carried by his father to the graveyard.

Hegseth attacks Europe over 'invasion' of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech

The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate…

Pope Leo begins Spain visit with praise for government

On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and…

Pentagon raised threat of Israeli spying on U.S. to highest level, sources say

The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency has raised Israel's counterintelligence threat level to "critical," citing…

Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as White House AI advisor

Krishnan is reportedly starting a new institution to continue shaping Trump's AI policy.

Over 80 Nations Adopt Alternatives To The US Dollar

More than 80 countries are now seeking to reduce their dependence on the US dollar, a movement gaining unprecedented…

Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea Since 2019, Crypto Markets on Alert

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on June 8-9, 2026, at Kim Jong Un’s invitation.

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Lebanon says three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car

The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.