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Anna's Archive Owes $340 Million, Lost Several Domains, but It's Still Online

Anna's Archive, a shadow library hosting copyrighted content, faces $340 million in combined default judgments from…

Trump tried to curb clean energy. It’s booming anyway.

Capacity will rise by a record 45GW this year, according to S&P Global Energy.

Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza

Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.

Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison

The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for…

How Europe is killing makers and micro-entrepreneurs

# Summary The EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), effective August 2026, requires producers to…

New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban

The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.

ECB defends digital euro privacy as CBDCs face global scrutiny

Piero Cipollone said the Eurosystem would not identify digital euro users as central bank digital currencies face…

Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya

An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.

Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes

Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.

Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary

Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran…

Access to Zambian courts prevented as election petition deadline looms

Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.

'Half my business will be gone' - Firms in Canada and US fear trade war

Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.

Gold Hits $4,620 as Treasury Buybacks Reignite the Dollar Debasement Trade

Gold surged to its highest price in three months this week, climbing past $4,600 an ounce and brushing $4,650 in futures…

Watch: Wildfire seen near Reno as tens of thousands told to evacuate

Thousands of people in the US state of Nevada have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire continues to spread in the…

King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says

Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.

Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan

Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut

The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.

Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'

Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.

Bank of Russia Eases Qualified Investor Rules With New Finance Test

The institution introduced a special knowledge test to facilitate citizens reaching the qualified investor status needed…

Burnham to visit Kyiv on first foreign trip and reaffirm UK support for Ukraine

It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

The formidable challenges facing new Tata boss

Corporate India's most coveted top job is open. But finding a new leader for Tata Sons is no easy task.

BRICS Shift 65 % Of Internal Trade Away From The Dollar

The greenback is increasingly losing ground within the BRICS alliance.

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30

A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

Thousands struggling without power in Indiana 12 days after severe storms

In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".

France links rise in drownings to heatwaves

A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.

DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks

Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.

Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand

No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".

Iranian hackers shut down UK power plant for 4 days

Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC

The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine.