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Today so far 2026-09-14 · 18:00 UTC

Africa's richest man is launching the continent's biggest share sale, while geopolitical tensions continue to escalate with jet-powered drones posing new threats to Ukraine and the Trump administration reportedly eyeing a Venezuela-style oil strategy for Iran. Oil prices have surged above $107 as markets react to supply concerns and shifting monetary policy expectations, while domestic issues including violence in Mexican cartel hotspots and security concerns in Bali are also drawing international attention.

Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run

The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.

2026-07-15 · 09:42 UTC
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America pays workers just 27% of what its wealth allows – the worst in the OECD

2026-07-15 · 08:58

The United States pays workers only 27% of what its economic wealth would allow, making it the worst performer among…

Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis

2026-07-15 · 08:25

The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.

Kalshi says CFTC, Michigan orders leave it in ‘impossible position’

2026-07-15 · 05:38

“We are disappointed by this decision and believe it is unfair to Kalshi,” the company’s legal counsel said on X.

China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

2026-07-15 · 03:26

Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.

China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests

2026-07-15 · 02:14

Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.

Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires

2026-07-15 · 01:03

Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.

European Central Bank Picks 36 Firms for 2027 Digital Euro Payments Pilot

2026-07-15 · 00:30

The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 payment service providers for a 12-month digital euro pilot due to begin…

Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

2026-07-14 · 23:17

The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent

2026-07-14 · 23:15

The House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed bill that would end decades of Americans having to reset their clocks…

How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry

2026-07-14 · 23:13

Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.

From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers

2026-07-14 · 22:17

The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?

Trump admin puts Americans in Congo on "do-not-board" list, barring return

2026-07-14 · 22:09

Citizens must now spend 21 days in a third country before they are allowed to come home.

CFTC Directs Kalshi to Keep Michigan Trades Active Amid Legal Fight

2026-07-14 · 21:15

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has intensified its dispute with Michigan by directing Kalshi to continue…

Watch: The clash between US and Iran for control of the Strait of Hormuz

2026-07-14 · 21:13

The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher examines the latest tensions over the key international shipping channel.

Wife describes moment husband nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane

2026-07-14 · 20:29

A man was nearly sucked head-first out of a cabin window mid-air on a Ryanair plane.

Strait of Hormuz remains a fault line as Iran and US drift back into war

2026-07-14 · 19:13

Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.

Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal

2026-07-14 · 18:44

Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash…

US military sent explosive drone boats into combat for the first time

2026-07-14 · 18:00

US military’s drone boats struck an Iranian naval port as war heats up again.

Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation

2026-07-14 · 16:55

The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement.

Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports

2026-07-14 · 16:54

Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's…

Iran abused mobile networks’ vulnerabilities to locate US military in the Middle East, report says

2026-07-14 · 15:14

The Iranian government exploited well-known flaws in cellphone networks to locate and then strike U.S.

New York bans data center construction for a year, rattling AI industry

2026-07-14 · 15:06

New York’s data center moratorium may become the blueprint for anti-AI movement.

US Debt Nears $40T as Rising Interest Costs Renew Fiscal Crisis Fears

2026-07-14 · 13:59

The debate over America’s debt burden is back in focus after Wall Street Mav argued that the US is heading toward an…

Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say

2026-07-14 · 13:46

A senior officer in the Hamas-run police force was among those killed in the strike, which Israel's military says…

Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets

2026-07-14 · 13:22

Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.

U.S. CPI Cools, Rate-Cut Hopes Return to Focus

2026-07-14 · 12:46

U.S. inflation came in cooler than expected, giving markets a fresh reason to rethink the rate-cut timeline.

Germany set to restrict its Freedom of Information Act

2026-07-14 · 11:49

Germany's ruling coalition (CDU/CSU and SPD) plans to significantly restrict the Freedom of Information Act (IFG), which…

Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case

2026-07-14 · 11:21

The ministers claimed the piece, which cited their luxury bungalow deals, had tarnished their reputation.

ECB picks 36 payment providers to test digital euro ahead of 2027 pilot

2026-07-14 · 11:16

The European Central Bank will beta test a digital euro with 36 providers, including Revolut, after the project drew…

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