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Vietnam proposes allowing SMEs to use digital assets as loan collateral

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed letting SMEs use digital assets, virtual assets and intellectual property as…

South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister

According to media reports, the team's departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an "administrative bungle".

Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US

The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US…

The dangerous delusion of modern warfare

Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.

Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty

Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage…

How Putin became master of the image

From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.

Republicans are trying to kill science in this country

Kalshi Sues Minnesota to Block First US Felony Ban on Prediction Markets

Prediction market platform Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit to block a first-in-the-nation Minnesota law that would…

'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague

Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.

Ecuador accused of meddling in Colombian election with tariff vow

Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa offers to cancel tariffs after speaking to a right-wing presidential candidate ahead of…

Thiel moves family to Milei's libertarian Argentina

Hormuz crisis side effect: a sharp rise in container shipping rates

Container shipping rates have surged sharply due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, with the Shanghai Containerized Freight…

White House's Aliens.gov Site Brags That ICE Arrested More Than 700 US Citizens

The White House launched a space-themed website called Aliens.gov that uses dehumanizing rhetoric to showcase ICE…

Let's talk about EU Sovereignty (2025)

EU sovereignty in cloud computing refers to keeping EU citizens' data within the EU, but achieving this is complicated…

Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be…

'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears

People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.

'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after Russian drone strike

A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials…

Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.

Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?

Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much…

How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea?

The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades…

Leo's first encyclical attacks technological messianism

Environmentalists turn out in force to oppose Trump coal ash rollbacks

Trump admin wants to rely on states for coal ash monitoring, enforcement, allow them to bypass national standards.

Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days

Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

The Kaiser and a "Mediocre Man" Theory of History

The article argues for a "mediocre man" theory of history, which posits that ordinary individuals in positions of power…

Danish pension fund excludes SpaceX citing governance and valuation

US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence - Hegseth

The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in…

'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

Naphtha Shortages Having a Growing Impact in Japan

Naphtha shortages stemming from the Iran war are increasingly disrupting Japanese industries, prompting major companies…