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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.

Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety

Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.

2026-07-13 · 17:31 UTC
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Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports

2026-07-13 · 17:24

The US president also says Washington will charge a 20% toll on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air

2026-07-13 · 17:21

The man and his grandson appeared a safe distance away from the bison before it quickly chased them down.

12 states sue to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros. deal

2026-07-13 · 17:00

The states allege that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.

Colorado will decide whether a "right to natural gas" is added to state constitution

2026-07-13 · 16:49

The amendment would restrict building codes that promote electrification.

Trump’s Hormuz & Clarity Act Shoutouts Shake Up Prices

2026-07-13 · 16:42

Fiery comments on the Hormuz situation by America’s President Trump sent ripples through the already-fragile markets.

Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris

2026-07-13 · 16:28

The Fontainebleau forest blaze, described by officials as of 'exceptional scale', continues to rage for the second day.

Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally

2026-07-13 · 16:19

The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.

UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates

2026-07-13 · 16:05

The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".

DOGE is done. What happened to its records?

2026-07-13 · 15:56

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which underwent significant federal restructuring under Elon Musk's…

Wall Street Wants Kevin Warsh’s Economic Outlook, Not Rate Guidance

2026-07-13 · 15:30

On July 13, 2026, Wall Street urged Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to share clearer U.S.

CLARITY Act Gains Momentum in Senate Debate

2026-07-13 · 15:30

CLARITY Act discussions advance as industry leaders assign stronger Senate approval odds than current prediction market…

Trump Pushes for Global Payments as US Eyes Control of Strait of Hormuz

2026-07-13 · 14:48

President Donald Trump said the United States should receive financial compensation if it assumes responsibility for…

Police chief makes plea to England fans in UK

2026-07-13 · 14:02

Police urge England fans at home to follow the example of supporters in the United States after several incidents over…

''There was no way to get out': Witnesses describe how deadly inferno swept through Bangkok bar

2026-07-13 · 13:01

A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when…

Irish police to engage with Jordanian force in murder investigation

2026-07-13 · 12:32

The body of Jamey Carney was discovered at a property in Killarney, County Kerry, last week.

Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes

2026-07-13 · 12:02

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.

German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls

2026-07-13 · 11:36

The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R.

Men disguised as police kill Ecuadorean drug lord's brother

2026-07-13 · 10:30

The victim, David Macías, was the brother of drug lord 'El Fito', who is awaiting trial in the US.

People flee Bangkok bar as huge flames shoot out from doorway

2026-07-13 · 10:17

At least 27 people have died and 25 are critically injured after a fire tore through a bar in a popular Bangkok district.

Senator Lindsey Graham died of aortic tear, examiner says

2026-07-13 · 10:14

Graham, a close Republican ally of Donald Trump, died at the age of 71 on Saturday evening.

Berkshire's $397B Bet Against an Overheated Market

2026-07-13 · 08:15

Berkshire Hathaway has accumulated a record $397.4 billion in cash and Treasury bills—59% of its investable…

Interrail: 6,379Km and 13 Countries over 7 weeks

2026-07-13 · 08:04

A couple completed a 7-week Interrail journey across 13 countries covering 6,379 km using a 15-day travel pass, spending…

Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead

2026-07-13 · 06:19

Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.

Watch: At the scene where Bangkok's deadly bar fire unfolded

2026-07-13 · 04:58

The BBC’s South East Asia correspondent visits the site where at least 27 people were killed during a bar fire in…

US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz

2026-07-13 · 04:30

Within hours of fresh US strikes, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain.

Count Binface

2026-07-13 · 04:00

Count Binface is a comedic political candidate who has participated in multiple UK elections since 2017, originally…

Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris

2026-07-13 · 03:36

It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to…

Modernizing Property Tax Assessments in Allegheny County

2026-07-13 · 01:47

Allegheny County has not conducted property reassessments since the 1970s, causing assessed values to significantly…

British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire

2026-07-13 · 00:29

At least 13 people, including five believed to be Britons, were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria…

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