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'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal

Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".

EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war

The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.

Trump Tariff Refunds Hit $81 Billion After Supreme Court Ruling: Here’s What It Means

The U.S.

How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower

Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.

Australia is offering free daytime electricity

From July 1, 2026, energy retailers in NSW, South Australia, and South-East Queensland must offer households at least…

Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses

Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.

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Kalshi Takes Tribal Sovereignty Fight to Ninth Circuit Over Sports Markets

Three California tribes have asked the Ninth Circuit to revive their bid to block Kalshi’s sports event contracts on…

US burrito chain Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico

Other US fast food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated.

Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder

Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

Strategy Extends Dividend Coverage Beyond 20 Months With Larger Cash Buffer

Strategy’s U.S.

Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine

It comes less than a week after an undocumented migrant was fatally shot in Houston by an immigration agent.

Identity of Sydney daycare worker facing 329 child abuse offences revealed

Hamish Tait is accused of abusing 136 children at five childcare facilities over a 16-year period.

CLARITY Act gains second law enforcement endorsement before Senate push

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association expressed support for the CLARITY Act but urged changes to the…

What did SFFA vs. Harvard reveal about admissions?

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Trump Torches Iran Ceasefire as Brent Crude Tops $83 and Bitcoin Sinks Below $62K

U.S. President Donald Trump declared a June ceasefire with Iran “over” this week after U.S.

An Englishwoman who sketched India before photography took hold

Emily Eden, an Englishwoman and gifted artist from an influential British political family, sketched people across India…

‘Asia's cleanest village’ bans tourists on Sundays

Mawlynnong, a village of 600 people in India's northeast that gained fame as "Asia's cleanest village," has begun…

US continues to shun Ebola-infected citizens; second American sent to Germany

The man is said to be doing well in a Frankfurt hospital.

Indian activist on hunger strike at 'cockroach' protest loses 8.2kg

The environmental activist has been sitting on a hunger strike for 16 days and is getting visibly weaker.

Ukrainian drone strikes forced Russia to stop shipping in vital sea corridor

Ukraine’s drone blitz halted Russia’s Sea of Azov shipping in under a week.

Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office

Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.

Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death

The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death on…

UAE Advances Gulf of Oman Port Strategy to Reduce Hormuz Dependence

The United Arab Emirates is advancing plans to strengthen its export network by developing a major port in Fujairah.

California creates $3,500 rebate for new electric vehicle buyers

There's a separate $1,750 rebate for used EVs, but both rebates have a price cap.

Section 219, the US-Israel Military Merger, Would Thwart American Democracy

Section 219 of the National Defense Authorization Act would permanently integrate the U.S.

US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits

The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary…

Market Shock Rattles China After US Strikes On Iran

On Monday, July 13, 2026, a flash crash wiped out 2.5 trillion yuan in 15 minutes at the Shanghai Stock Exchange,…

The Human Cost of DOGE's War on USAID

Atul Gawande, a former USAID administrator, argues that Elon Musk's DOGE initiative's defunding of USAID has already…