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The rise of South Korea’s weapons business

Republican Bill Bans Lawmakers’ Political Bets but Spares White House

Republican Representative Bryan Steil of Wisconsin has introduced legislation that would bar members of Congress and…

The UK will scan asylum-seekers’ faces for age checks—despite knowing the tech is flawed

Tests of age-verification technology show the risks of life-altering errors.

Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home

There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve…

Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire

The IDF said it struck "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in…

White House in talks over Iran travel restrictions

The White House is considering changing the strict travel restrictions Iran are facing at the 2026 World Cup.

Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire

Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort…

Cuba Passes 176 Historic Reforms to Open Its Economy to Private Banks and Real Estate

The Cuban National Assembly passed a set of reforms that would open the Cuban system to private investment and private…

Jio Platforms Files IPO Papers as India’s Largest Digital Firm Eyes Public Market Debut

Jio Platforms has taken a major step toward entering public markets after filing draft documents for an initial public…

Bernie Sanders Proposes Public Ownership Stake in AI Giants

Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed a plan that would give Americans a direct ownership stake in major artificial…

African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery

The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and…

How to Feed a Dictator

# Summary "How to Feed a Dictator," a new documentary premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival, features interviews with…

A record 242 US cities now have starter homes that cost $1M

A record 242 US cities now have starter homes valued at $1 million or more, nearly triple the 80 cities that had them in…

Iran requires insurance on ships using Strait of Hormuz, fees likely to follow

Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority has imposed mandatory insurance requirements on all vessels transiting the Strait…

Americans express unease over SpaceX's influence on retirement savings

Following SpaceX's June 2026 IPO valuation at $1.77 trillion, millions of Americans are expressing concern that their…

Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit

Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".

Kalshi’s Messi-Fronted World Cup Push Meets a Nine-Nation European Warning

Nine European gambling regulators have pledged coordinated action against unlicensed prediction markets during the World…

House Republican Introduces Insider Trading Bill to Ban Lawmaker Prediction Market Bets

The bill is meant to curb potential insider trading, blocking lawmakers and family members from policy-related…

Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?

The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.

Republican lawmaker proposes prediction markets insider trading ban, not including White House officials

The bill did not specifically bar members of the US Congress from using the platforms or making sports bets, but…

Court Records Should Be Free

The Open Courts Act of 2026 would eliminate PACER fees that currently charge the public to access federal court records,…

US to end funding of South Africa's HIV programmes over claims of Afrikaner persecution

The US says South Africa is not doing enough to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community.

Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7

The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to…

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Iran Waives Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees During 60-Day Negotiation Period

Iran Exempts Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 Days During Negotiations.

U.S. Margin Debt Reaches Record High as Borrowing Surges 

Investor margin debt in U.S.

The US World Cup star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan

Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban…