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Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain

Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a…

House passes bill on lawmakers using insider information for stock trading

According to Senator Elizabeth Warren, the House bill “won’t solve the problem“ of insider trading in Congress as…

ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking…

Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture

The indictment, which was unsealed Friday, alleges the Volkswagen engineers used confidential insider information to buy…

RFK Jr.'s hand-picked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses

There's no human safety or efficacy data, but that no longer seems to matter.

Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies

The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv

The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle…

After China, India takes measures against Bitchat messaging

India has ordered GitHub to remove several repositories related to Bitchat, the decentralized messaging created by Jack…

Judge rebuffs Trump admin demand for phone records from NYT reporters

"We can quash the subpoenas, or you could withdraw the subpoenas,” judge told US.

European Union grants US request to restrict satellite images of Iran War region

New delay on Copernicus satellite pics comes as US ramps up war with Iran again.

Trump’s New Tariffs Explained: What They Mean for Markets and Prices

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs took effect Friday, expanding US import duties to goods from 60 trading partners…

Congress Stock Trading Bill Advances to Senate

Congress Stock Trading restrictions cleared the House with a 232-198 vote before advancing to the Senate for further…

India’s move against Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat sparks legal debate

The offline messaging app surged in popularity in India amid protests in New Delhi.

India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational…

World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions

Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.

Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

Government orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat: Jack Dorsey

Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting

Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon…

Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism

He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.

Eight Newly Produced MQ-9 Reaper Drones Destroyed in Iranian Strike

India Orders GitHub to Remove Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat App Amid Offline Messaging Concerns

India has become vigilant about decentralized communication technology after issuing an order to GitHub to disable…

EU Strikes Russia’s War Economy with New Crypto Bans and Banking Sanctions

The European Union approved its 21st sanctions package against Russia on Thursday.

German battery maker Varta files insolvency applications

South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'

Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.

Charles Schwab Calls CLARITY Act a ‘Fundamental Catalyst’ as White House and Thune Clash Over Timing

Charles Schwab, which manages $13 trillion in client assets, is calling the CLARITY Act a “really important fundamental…

Watch: Are Trump's tariffs delivering on his objectives?

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether…

Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain

French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency.

IRGC Claims It Destroyed Amazon's Bahrain Data Center

Future euro banknote design proposals

The European Central Bank is soliciting public feedback on ten shortlisted design proposals for the next generation of…