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Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.

Shame them, shun them, ban them, beat them

# Summary The article argues that scientific rules and regulations cannot solve the replication crisis because…

Japan’s Bond Yield Spike Fuels Debt Fears and Global Market Stress

Japan’s bond market is sending a warning across global markets as long-dated government debt faces one of its sharpest…

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

Utah lawmakers form united front in push to ban prediction markets

Utah lawmakers are launching a unified effort to ban prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, which they view as…

Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives

The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say

Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime…

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya

Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Germany goes from labour shortages to hiring freezes

Colombian singer Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain

Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man

The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to…

Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say

The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.

Trump-Xi Summit Triggers Massive US-China Trade Reset

The White House has revealed a series of major economic and geopolitical agreements between the United States and China…

Clarity in a K-Shaped Economy – Week in Review

This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review.

America's Most-Spoken Languages After English and Spanish

Which country voted the best at Eurovision?

A data analyst examined which Eurovision voting countries were most accurate at predicting the contest's final rankings…

Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president

Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show

The crew members are in a stable condition after the jets crashed mid-air during a demonstration.

Oil Perps Hit $106 on Hyperliquid, Bitcoin Falls Below $77K as Trump Warns Iran: ‘Clock Is Ticking’

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Sunday, telling the country its time is running out as…

'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war

Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political…

Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war

Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

Two EA-18 fighter jets collide at Mountain Home airshow, pilots ejected safely

Two Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided mid-air during an aerial demonstration at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on…

Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls

Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.

Peter Schiff Tells VRIC Media the US Economy Is Heading Into Its Worst Inflation Yet

Peter Schiff, chairman of Euro Pacific Asset Management and longtime gold advocate, told VRIC Media host Darrell Thomas…

EU weighs restricting use of US cloud platforms to process sensitive gov data

The European Union is considering restricting its member governments' use of U.S.

UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".

Massie vs. Gallrein: Prediction Markets Bet $5.5M on the Most Expensive US House Primary Ever

Prediction market traders have placed more than $5.5 million in combined volume on the Kentucky 4th Congressional…