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U.S.-Iran strikes escalate, affecting global energy markets, Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries, Vigil held in Madison, Wisconsin, for man killed by police.
He was falsely accused in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing. How it changed his life
When a bomb exploded at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta 30 years ago, security guard Richard Jewell was named the primary suspect. His friend and attorney reflects on how that chan…
Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.
Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained
India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.
What tariffs has Trump introduced and why?
Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
France orders evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads – Europe live
Evacuees have been told to leave using hundreds of mobilised boats or the only road linking the area with the mainlandSpeaking at a press conference this morning, France’s interio…
France orders evacuation of peninsula as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials on Friday morning saying it had continued to progress overnight.
Two Chinese win world's top Maths prize for solving century-old problems
This is the first time Chinese nationals have won the prestigious Fields Medal.
The $4.5bn bridge which became a symbol of a strained US-Canada relationship
A bridge linking Michigan to Ontario is about to open but Canada has disinvited US dignitaries from the ceremony.
Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth movement that's become one of India's largest protests in recent years, but dem…
Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes
Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.
Rubio says U.S. is ready to help end war in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, said that President Trump was committed to the work "if conditions and factors have changed to …
One month after earthquakes, Venezuelans still search for loved ones and answers
As families continue to look for missing loved ones, there is growing anger and resentment at the authorities.
For outraged Germans, the Jens Spahn scandal is about more than his surrogate baby
The powerful politician was no stranger to controversy, but brazenly defying a ban on surrogacy that he had long defended, was the last strawUp until last week, Jens Spahn was, by…
Ireland urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial
Irish politicians concerned about Daniel Tatlow-Devally’s treatment in jail want Micheál Martin to send observers to Ulm 5 trialA cross-party delegation of Irish politicians has u…
Justice Dept. drops 'New York Times' subpoenas under pressure from judge
The Justice Department is dropping the subpoenas it filed demanding grand jury testimony and phone records from New York Times journalists after sharp questioning Thursday from a …
Watch: Driver dressed as Spider-Man whisks man in a wheelchair across busy road
Traffic junction footage captured the moment a man dressed as Spider-Man helped a man cross a busy highway .
Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions oust Russian president of world chess
EU unveils largest package in four years of measures against Russian individuals and interests; Laura Loomer shows up in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,612Arkady Dvorkovich, the pres…
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
FDA panel loosens restrictions for controversial peptides popular online
The vote marks a win for Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy who has said he's a big fan of the drugs, which haven't been well studied for human use.
Trump to impose double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods prod…
Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
Justice dept withdraws subpoenas over New York Times reports about Air Force One
The journalists covered alleged security issues with the president's new plane, gifted by Qatar.