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Political developments around ethics provisions are reshaping legislative prospects, with reports indicating Trump has agreed to ethics curbs to help seal the CLARITY Act deal, significantly improving the legislation's odds of passage. In international economic news, Africa's richest man has launched the continent's biggest share sale, while oil prices have climbed above $107 amid supply concerns and shifting Federal Reserve expectations. Meanwhile, multiple humanitarian and security concerns dominate headlines, from immigrants being held in outdoor cages at a Florida facility to jet-powered drones posing new threats in Ukraine and thousands demanding an end to violence in a Mexican cartel hotspot.

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Questioned for Fourth Time in Ongoing French Criminal Probe

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been questioned for a fourth time by French investigating judges as authorities continue their criminal investigation into the messaging platform.

2026-07-09 · 13:45 UTC
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The glass backbone: Why the Army's logistics will break in the next war

2026-07-09 · 13:24

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June 2026 Saw $8.9 Billion in Withdrawals from Gold ETFs

2026-07-09 · 13:05

In June 2026, $8.9 billion was taken out of gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) due to pressure from the Fed and a strong…

Maddy Cusack inquest adjourned over evidence request

2026-07-09 · 11:54

Maddy Cusack died after being found unconscious at her family home in September 2023.

Tensions erupt in Indian state after 11-year-old raped and murdered

2026-07-09 · 11:09

The girl's body was fished out from a pond on Sunday - a day after her family reported her missing.

EU Parliament greenlights Chat Control 1.0

2026-07-09 · 11:03

The European Parliament approved mass surveillance of private communications ("Chat Control 1.0") despite a majority of…

International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe

2026-07-09 · 08:49

The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.

Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes

2026-07-09 · 06:28

Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the…

Truecaller clashes with India’s telecom regulator over anti-spam rules

2026-07-09 · 02:30

The caller ID company says users are increasingly ignoring and blocking calls from India's dedicated business number…

It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked

2026-07-08 · 23:31

When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.

Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato

2026-07-08 · 20:40

The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.

Arizona toddler found alive in morgue after being declared dead from drowning

2026-07-08 · 20:18

After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.

Judge rejects Kalshi attempt to override New York state gambling laws

2026-07-08 · 19:14

Kalshi tried to ignore gambling laws on its prediction market, NY governor says.

Watch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato

2026-07-08 · 18:56

Nato's secretary general insists there is "unity" among Nato members, but the BBC's security correspondent asks if that…

US seeks cheaper hunter-killer drones after Iran destroys $1B worth of Reapers

2026-07-08 · 17:44

US military drone losses in Iran war spur Pentagon call for cheap replacements.

Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says

2026-07-08 · 17:18

Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia's ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times.

Teenager arrested after two girls, 13, seriously injured in German school attack

2026-07-08 · 15:09

Police said a major operation was under way in the area of Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Bavaria.

Bankers Filed Suspicious Activity Report Over Farage's £5M Gift From Tether Billionaire

2026-07-08 · 12:06

The report, filed in May 2024, invited the National Crime Agency to determine whether there were grounds for further…

Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project

2026-07-08 · 05:57

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.

Rick Rule Warns the Fed May Have to Print Again to Bail out Markets

2026-07-07 · 21:02

Rick Rule says the biggest threat to markets right now sits inside high-yield bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that…

Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency

2026-07-07 · 20:21

The National Rally leader also said she will attempt to appeal an embezzlement conviction.

New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting

2026-07-07 · 20:20

The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking…

New footage shown at Kirk hearing shows man on rooftop near shooting scene

2026-07-07 · 20:00

The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk,…

Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court

2026-07-07 · 19:02

The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have…

Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe

2026-07-07 · 18:56

The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security…

Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda

2026-07-07 · 18:34

The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.

Bomb explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit

2026-07-07 · 18:03

As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential…

Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine

2026-07-07 · 17:58

Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.

Mapping homes you can buy from the US government for <$100k

2026-07-07 · 16:42

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China sentences official to death for taking $325M in bribes

2026-07-07 · 16:38

A Chinese court sentenced Yang Youlin, a 69-year-old former Nanjing city official, to death for accepting over 2.2…

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