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How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'

The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.

Internet traffic in Iran increasing

In court as Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced

BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months…

The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

California defeats Tesla's attempt to throw out racial discrimination lawsuit

California civil rights agency hails win over Tesla, anticipates trial in July.

Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate

The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.

Trump admin to block Ebola-exposed Americans from US, move them to Kenya

Trump official asked CDC staff to volunteer to screen travelers at airports.

Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet

The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.

Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave

Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.

Canada to order military plane fleet from Sweden in shift from US suppliers

Canada has announced plans to purchase Saab's GlobalEye early warning aircraft from Sweden instead of Boeing's competing…

Israel orders evacuation of Lebanese city as conflict with Hezbollah escalates

Israel's military tells residents of Tyre it will "act forcefully" against the armed group, after another wave of…

Corporations can vote in some Delaware elections, judge says

A Delaware judge ruled that corporations and other artificial entities have the right to vote in local elections under…

Declassified CIA Cartography Maps from the 1980s

# Summary Declassified CIA maps from the 1980s reveal the agency's sophisticated cartographic approach to Cold War…

Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery

The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

Trump Backs CFTC Over Prediction Markets, Calls State Officials ‘Scum’

Federal oversight gains the president’s backing as states push to bring prediction markets under their own gambling laws.

Private Equity Bought America's Essential Services

Private equity firms have acquired control of essential American services like firefighting equipment through leveraged…

Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave

The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.

South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat

Dong Guangping, a police officer turned activist, reached Korean waters after 30 hours at sea.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit All-Time Highs While Bears Warn of Most Overvalued Market

US equity markets hit record territory with the S&P 500 touching a fresh all-time high of 7,539 and the Nasdaq 100…

Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

Woman caught after 30 years on the run is jailed for armed robberies

Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 after more than 30 years on the run and put on trial last year.

How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere

Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding…

Major film union in India calls for boycott of superstar Ranveer Singh

Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.

First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests

It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic…

The just-say-no engineer was a ZIRP phenomenon

# Summary During the zero-interest-rate period (2008-2022), tech companies hired extensively and employed "just-say-no…

Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump…

Tennessee Sweepstakes Casino Ban Joined by Prediction Market Manipulation Felony Law

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Hotels can refuse to give tap water to tourists, Italy's top court rules

The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7…

Trump backs CFTC authority over prediction markets

US President Donald Trump says it is “critically important” that the CFTC has sole authority over prediction markets,…