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Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
Ukraine has dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation, following Kyiv's targeting of an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday.
Thousands may have died in UK’s exceptional May and June heatwaves
More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts' estimates suggest.
Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup.
Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?
The launch of Trump Accounts, the new savings scheme aimed at encouraging investing among American children, was marked with an historic ringing of the Wall Street opening bell in the Oval Office this week.
US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran
The US insists the Strait of Hormuz is open, despite Iran saying it has closed the waterway amid renewed strikes. Hostilities, which flared up again this week, continued on Saturday after the US said it had struck more than 140 targets across Iran. The attacks were a response to Iranian forces hitting a ship passing […...
Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
Shares in China's biggest memory chip maker have soared by nearly 470% as they made their debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's tech-heavy Star Market.
More than 373,000 US customers without power due to extreme weather
More than 373,000 homes and businesses were without power as of Monday due to extreme weather conditions across several areas of the United States, according to data from PowerOutage.us.
As cocoa prices melt down, real chocolate is making a comeback
After a year of smaller bars, extra wafers, and chocolate alternatives, at least one major chocolate maker is putting the cocoa back in — and others may follow suit — as a slump in bean prices since 2024 has made the traditional treat more profitable.
Law student charged over bomb faces bail delay
A woman charged in connection with a bomb find has faced a delay over her bail application while checks are made over a €15,000 (£12,800) independent surety.
Israeli police officer filmed throwing stun grenade into car in West Bank
Israeli police have opened an investigation after CCTV emerged of a Border Police officer throwing a stun grenade into a car in the occupied West Bank.
Iran war lands ‘triple blow’ to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans
After floods devastated their village, Indrani Ravichandran and her family are back in their house, living in the only section that is still standing.
‘We are not an afterthought’: Ghanaian activists demand seat at the table in global textile policy
This is the reality that EPR schemes, if designed without local input, risk exacerbating. If European producers pay fees to a distant fund without empowering the workers on the ground, Agyare argues, the system becomes a public relations exercise rather than a solution.