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Iran turns Khamenei funeral into show of power
Iran's leadership is planning a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei starting July 4, in what officials say will be the largest gathering in Tehran's history — and a demonstration of strength at…
EU targets Chinese imports amid trade talks
Brussels has ended a customs exemption for low-value imports from China while agreeing with Beijing to monitor trade flows and improve access to rare earth materials.…
Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas detained at Istanbul airport
Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas was detained on his return to Turkey, days after a video he posted online gained traction. The clip included references to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and rel…
Vatican excommunicates rebel SSPX bishops, followers
The Vatican's watchdog authority has imposed severe disciplinary measures on an ultratraditionalist Catholic group. The move comes after the group, the Society of Saint Pius X, consecrated bishops wit…
Thailand: Child crashes vehicle into group of monks
An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck belonging to his parents into a group of monks on a pilgrimage, police said. Eight were killed in the incident and 14 more were hospitalized in Mukdahan provi…
Explosion in Monaco: Who is Vadym Yermolaiev?
Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev was reportedly injured in a suspected assassination attempt in Monaco. Kyiv had previously imposed sanctions on him. What is known about the case?…
How cryptocurrencies are changing global politics
Despite once dismissing them, Donald Trump made over $1 billion from cryptocurrency sales last year. But the digital currencies, and their lobbyists, are having an effect on policy and politicians aro…
How the cocoa price crash is crushing West African farmers
Cocoa prices reached a peak in 2024 before plummeting by nearly 75%, dealing a financial blow to millions of farmers in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. Will the crisis mark a turning point for the sector?…
Russia's fuel crisis: Is Putin under pressure?
Ukraine's extended campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is disrupting fuel supplies and military logistics. With shortages mounting in occupied Crimea, is the pressure pushing Putin toward n…
China's tech rise reshapes the global space race
China is pulling ahead in global research rankings and expanding its ambitions in space. With growing technological leadership, Beijing is positioning itself as a rival to the United States on a globa…
Japan's new joint custody law reshapes divorce debate
As Japan introduces joint custody, some couples find it easier to part ways. But the reform sparks debate over whether children's interests are truly central in a system still led by parents.…
Algeria's parliamentary vote raises questions on real change
Seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak protests, Algeria is electing a new parliament. Could the vote spark new political momentum or will it cement the status quo?…
Boy driving truck crashes into group of monks, killing 9
Police said the boy had taken his parents' pickup truck without permission before losing control of the vehicle and crashing into the monks.…
German prosecutors allege Ukraine ordered Nord Stream pipeline attack
Former Ukrainian soldier accused of 'war crime' and leading a team of divers to blow up Nord Stream pipelines.…
U.S.-Iran talks pause for ayatollah's funeral after claims of progress
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.…
UN to close its human rights office in Burkina Faso following junta's suspension
Junta chief captain Ibrahim Traoré has pursued anti-Western policies since seizing power in a coup in September 2022, while critical voices are met with repression.…
Spain immigration scheme sees 1.2 million apply for legal status
Spain immigration scheme sees more than a million applications, with Latin Americans leading the numbers at 67 percent.…
‘Collateral damage’: 73 Palestinian children Israel shot in the head
Israel has rejected a UN Commission report that says its army deliberately targets Palestinian children.…
Red, white and feeling blue: Trump leaves fewer than half of Democrats ‘proud’ to be an American, stunning new poll finds
Democrats are far less likely than Republicans, even independents, to say they are ‘proud’ of being American as 250th anniversary of USA’s independence nears and shame of Trump lingers…
How Labour diverted billions from NHS services to appease Trump – The Latest
The NHS will divert billions of pounds from essential services to pay for new medicines, under the terms of the US-UK trade deal agreed in December, which could lead to more than 200,000 excess deaths…
Nigel Farage reported to standards watchdog over ‘crypto lobbying’
Commissioner asked to investigate Reform UK leader after private meeting with Bank of England governorThe standards watchdog has been urged to investigate whether Nigel Farage lobbied the Bank of Engl…
Unprecedented images show how Russia is using drones from the war in Ukraine in Africa
Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, which has replaced the well-known Wagner Group in providing support to the Malian army, are deploying new combat drones in Mali. Frequently found on the fron…
‘The shame is ours’: Keir Starmer issues formal state apology over forced adoptions
After decades of campaigning by those affected, PM says British state ‘did not do enough to protect’ mothers and childrenKeir Starmer has formally apologised for the British state’s role in past force…
'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 21
The latest barrage deployed the largest number of weapons on the capital and hit locations over a wide area.…
French aerobatic team stages flypast over New York for US anniversary
Patrouille de France flies over New York with Alpha Jets and coloured smoke during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.…
Why is Prada facing pro-Israeli backlash?
Prada is facing boycott calls after appointing Palestinian singer Saint Levant as a brand ambassador.…
Russia Hammers Ukraine’s Capital in Deadly Attacks
At least 21 people were killed in Kyiv, the local authorities said. Ukraine’s president had warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive strike” as his country’s forces have hit deeper into Russian ter…
Kyiv Residents Pick Up the Pieces After the Latest Russian Assault
The latest deadly night in Ukraine, more than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, showed how the toll for civilians continues to mount.…
Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park, and encouraged them as they inched closer to him.…
Some donors were misled into giving to Trump-backed group instead of bipartisan America 250 team: report
Confusion between congressional organizing committee and Donald Trump-backed Freedom 250 led some philanthropists to pay their contributions to the wrong cause, House Democrats allege…
