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Pennsylvania Bill Could Shut Sportsbooks Out of Prediction-Market Making

A bipartisan Pennsylvania bill would impose insider-trading rules and consumer protections on prediction markets while…

'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers

The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.

Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns

Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the…

What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain

The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.

France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress

Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.

Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year

Police said they engaged in a high-speed car chase but failed to arrest the suspect, who remains at large.

Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars

Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".

Getting a bit more gas from the North Sea doesn’t matter climate-wise

Climate campaigners are angry at reports that the UK government is set to allow oil and gas drilling projects to go…

A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?

A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

Activist charged with felony after giving border agent "duress code" that wiped his phone

The government says destroying his own data during an airport interrogation was illegal.

Chile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara's murder under Pinochet

Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military…

South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest

Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.

'Give him his passport' - Hearn backs British champion's citizenship fight

British champion Bilal Fawaz has lived in the UK for more than 20 years but is fighting for British citizenship - his…

More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February

The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".

Anger, shock and grief - questions remain in the wake of the Berlin Pride attack

As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

Strategy Adds $525M to USD Reserve, Pushing Dividend Coverage to 2.1 Years

Strategy Inc disclosed in a Form 8-K filed Monday that it increased its U.S.

Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians

The two men, who are accused of favouring foreigners for their events, allegedly violated immigration laws.

Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks

The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film

Musk has backed a European film, called Citizen Vigilante, that critics say spreads an anti-immigrant message.

Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape

The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.

Australian court upholds racial discrimination ruling against Pauline Hanson

One Nation leader loses bid to overturn ruling that she racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi.

Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle

Several others, including a two-year-old boy, were also injured. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says a suspect is in custody.

'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?

The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that…

EU Fines Google $1.02B for Favoring Its Own Services

The woman promoting the UK Potteries region in Japan

Yuri Kawakami-Shotton is praised for her Spode Museum tours, in bringing in Japanese visitors.

Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms

Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.

Watch: Scaffolding ripped from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall

Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.

Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'

Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate…

Peter Schiff Says Japan Could Be the Pin That Pricks the Bigger US Bubble

Peter Schiff says a rough week for artificial intelligence stocks and a deepening crisis in Japan’s bond market are…