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Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
A Singapore court has fined a French student S$600 ($465; £348) for licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and putting it back into its dispenser.
Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time its history
A blood supply shortage in the US has reached a "crisis" level, according to the American Red Cross, which says it is the second time in its 150-year history that levels have been this low.
Saudi Arabia’s dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
Saudi Arabia is facing a difficult dilemma. Ever since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran on 28 February, the Saudis have largely tried to stay out of it.
‘No magic wand’ to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held
The boss of the Federal Reserve said there is no "magic wand" to ease the cost of living for Americans as it held interest rates steady for the fifth time in a row.
Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant
At least three people have died after a vehicle collided with an elephant in a national park in Uganda, officials have said.
Royal Family watch Red Arrows flypast on palace balcony
Crowds have gathered in central London for the Trooping the Colour ceremony to mark King Charles III's official birthday.
US and Iran exchange fire after American patrol helicopter downed in Hormuz
The United States says it’s completed a series of strikes against Iran, which has retaliated by launching drones and missiles. The US military said it targeted air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites in response to the downing of an American helicopter on Monday. In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolut...
IMF warns Nigeria of risks in $5 billion swap deal with UAE lender
The IMF on Tuesday warned of risks surrounding Nigeria’s plan to borrow up to $5 billion through a derivatives agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank, saying such transactions are often opaque and complex. In April, Nigeria’s Senate gave its approval to the agreement, joining other African borrowers like Senegal and Ang...
French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing English Channel
The French coastguard has rescued 106 people travelling in a single boat after it broke down during an attempt to cross the English Channel.
Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury – Hearn
Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to fight fellow former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, Eddie Hearn has announced.
Rapper-politician Balendra Shah unseats Nepal’s ex-PM as he heads for victory
Rapper Balendra Shah has defeated the former Nepalese Prime Minister Sharma KP Oli in his parliamentary constituency, as he takes a step closer to becoming Nepal’s next prime minister. Nepal’s Election Commission confirmed on Saturday that Shah, 35, received 68,348 votes, compared to Oli’s 18,734, to unseat the former...
Terror trial to begin for man accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
A 21-year-old man is going on trial in Austria charged with planning and preparing a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024.