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30 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac's murder

It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.

'Total incinerated destruction': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes

More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate over the weekend after a wildfire quickly tore through Canada's…

Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word

The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as…

Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland…

Strong earthquake causes significant damage and injuries in Colombia

The magnitude-7.4 quake had its epicentre near the Pacific Coast but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.

Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says

The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.

Alleged rebel leader killed in Colombia as president targets armed groups

The military operation against Hernando Forero Mosquera was carried out just days after Colombia's new president was…

India police fire tear gas at protesters seeking exam reforms

Thousands of students and job seekers have gathered in Jharkhand state, weeks after the "cockroach" protests took place…

Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube

Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official.

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say

It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.

China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives

Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.

New Delhi Hosts A Decisive BRICS Summit

The BRICS face a decisive summit in an unprecedented climate of tension.

Esper Warns Senate to Pass CLARITY Act for National Security

Mark Esper, former U.S.

Long-Run Effects of H-1B Immigration on the U.S. Economy (July 2026)

A study of H-1B visa expansion from 1999-2003 finds that increased immigration of skilled workers raised incomes for…

Germany Mulls Bitcoin Critic Nagel’s Bid for ECB Presidency

Conversations in Berlin are taking place to decide whether Germany will support Joachim Nagel, the current president of…

Ex-US defense secretary calls CLARITY Act a ‘national security bill’

Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says the CLARITY Act is not merely a financial services bill, its a national…

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC

Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

To Recruit Teachers, School Districts Are Building Homes

How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal…

The main way I've seen people turn ideologically crazy (2025)

People can become ideologically extreme when they encounter poorly informed criticism of their beliefs and mistakenly…

Poland now 6th-largest EU economy, ahead of Switzerland and Belgium

Poland has become the sixth-largest economy in the European Union in 2025, with a GDP of €922.9 billion representing…

Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen

The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.

Two wheels, a few tradeoffs, and gas prices

Most cars in France carry only one person despite seating five, making motorcycles a more efficient alternative that…

China’s Central Bank Posts Its Biggest Gold Purchase In Years

While the crypto market struggles to find a clear direction, China is quietly accelerating its strategy on a completely…

Fed Hike Bets Crack as September Hold Odds Storm Into Lead

Prediction markets and the CME Fedwatch tool are lining up behind the U.S.

Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought

Hot weather and ageing infrastructure have led to the rationing, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

Banksy works cost public almost £150k

Three Banksy murals have cost UK taxpayers nearly £150,000 in cleaning and security expenses, with a mural on the Royal…

Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident

Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.

Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case

Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of…