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Australian man charged with murder after girl found dead in suitcase in Thailand

The 17-year-old's body was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.

Greece Is Richer. So Why Do So Many Greeks Still Feel Poor?

Greece's economy has recovered significantly, with average household wealth rising 23% to €117,936 and the country…

Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped

Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the…

Eleven killed in civilian aircraft crash in north-eastern France, authorities say

The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.

Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief

The army chief says he does not believe in a free press and has ordered the shutdown of NTV and Daily Monitor.

27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup

Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.

Feds Killed Polestar and Spared Volvo. That Should Terrify You

US launches strikes on Iran after second shipping attack

Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain.

America's Large Homebuilders Shift the Cost of Shoddy Construction to Buyers

Major U.S. homebuilders D.R.

What news reports from 1600s tell us about life in Mughal India

Thousands of forgotten news reports are reshaping our understanding of Aurangzeb and the Mughal world.

Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline

Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.

Michigan spent $1.8B and only created 602 jobs

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal

Strikes have killed at least one person, state media say a day after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement.

Panic attacks and fractures - Venezuela hospital treats earthquake victims

The BBC travelled to a Caracas hospital that is treating people from the worst affected areas.

Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power

Budapest held its first Pride march since the end of former prime minister Viktor Orban's 16-year government with…

Should European housing politics be Americanized?

Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday

The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person

'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes

Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy…

Ships keep moving through Hormuz despite strike

Watch: A race against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers

There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan…

In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history

Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.

Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France

The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

Newborn baby rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble

Two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela within seconds of each other on Wednesday, killing at least 920 people.

We have been treated unfairly by USA - Iran

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his nation have been treated unfairly by the United States during the World Cup

Peter Schiff Challenges Tariff Claims After U.S. Trade Gap Hits $105.8B

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Morgan Stanley Says Fed Rate Hikes Could Return if Unemployment Falls Below 4%

Federal Reserve rate increases remain a possible outcome for 2026 if the U.S.

Is America Becoming a Gerontocracy?

Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing

The House panel then issued subpoenas demanding the private equity tycoon, who co-founded Apollo Global Management,…

Just how much trouble is Canada's economy in?

Five charts help illustrate the state of Canada's economy - and how it's performing compared to other wealthy nations.