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Ghana challenges Partey's visa denial in court

Ghana's government files for a review of Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, with the case due to…

Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles

The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.

India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.

SpaceX and OpenAI IPO Wave Ends Stock Scarcity Era

Investors could soon have far more options in the stock market as a wave of new public listings gathers pace in the…

Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.

BOJ Rate Hike to 1% Puts Japan’s Global Carry Trade Under Pressure

The Bank of Japan is approaching a rate decision that could reach far beyond domestic borrowing costs.

'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash

A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 1%, Highest Since 1995

Japan’s central bank has raised interest rates to 1%, marking the highest level since 1995.

Albert Dadon Says SWIFT’s Russia Ban Exposed Why Neutral Financial Rails Can Fail

The 2022 disconnection of Russian banks shattered the illusion that SWIFT was a politically neutral financial rail.

Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup

The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to…

Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests

The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

Eight people dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.

Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces

Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.

What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates

Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back?

Sundar Pichai faces boos, walkout at Stanford graduation ceremony over Google’s Israel, ICE ties

AI is once again at the heart of a college graduation protest — this time for the technology's use in Google's defense…

Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than…

What did Trump do differently to Obama on Iran?

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the contrasting approaches of the two presidents as Trump touts a new peace deal.

A year on, six questions still haunt the Air India crash investigation

From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry.

California's Gavin Newsom alleges justice department is investigating his wife and ex-staff

A source familiar with the investigations said they had been ongoing for "roughly a year'".

Swedish parliament abolishes permanent residence visas for migrants

Sweden's parliament has voted to abolish permanent residence permits for migrants, including those seeking protection…

San Francisco Weighs PG&E Takeover Amid Soaring Utility Costs

San Francisco is pursuing a takeover of PG&E amid complaints from residents and businesses about soaring electricity…

Techno-libertarians are flocking to the Caribbean

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Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'

Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the…

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff, Edwards Air Force Base says

Dutch Gambling Ad Ban Risks Pushing Players Offshore as Legal Share Falls Below 50%

The Dutch cabinet wants to ban all online gambling advertising and bonuses, cap deposits behind affordability checks,…

Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu

Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.

South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91

Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.