Japan hikes visa costs fivefold, raising single-entry fees to 15,000 ¥ and multi-entry to 30,000 ¥ as authorities aim to match international standards.

Will Cathcart steps down from WhatsApp; Kunal Shah of Cred takes over, while Meta reshapes focus on India’s 853‑million‑user market.

The music industry mourns the loss of Clive Davis, the executive who launched the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and many others.

A Dettol commercial meant to critique gender stereotypes in China backfired, leading to calls for boycotts and a company apology.

A catastrophic gas explosion at Ras Laffan’s main LNG facility in Qatar killed at least 13 people and injured 66. Authorities investigate the cause amid concerns over energy security.

US singer‑songwriter Oliver Tree's body arrives home, as family honours his final wish to launch a charity foundation.

A devastating blaze at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe killed an Italian guest and evacuated nearly 1,700 travelers.

A blaze at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in the Dominican Republic killed a 46‑year‑old Italian tourist, prompting the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests.

An 18‑year‑old tourist dies after falling from a horse‑drawn carriage in Central Park, sparking calls to end horse‑carriage rides in NYC.

A private jet crashed on Loop 20 near Laredo, Texas, sparking a frantic rescue by locals and first responders. One passenger died, five survived.

A Cape Verde fan erupts in joy during a live BBC segment as his nation scores its first World Cup goal in 2026, marking a historic moment.

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi roasts 94 runs in just 29 balls, setting a new record for the fastest half‑century in List‑A cricket.

King Willem‑Alexander and Queen Maxima cheer while Netherlands thrash Sweden and Curacao draws with Ecuador.

Japanese football supporters earn praise for post‑game cleanup, but online backlash spotlights gendered housework inequality at home.

In Mimizan, a 68‑year‑old pétanque player died after being struck by a metal boule amid a heated team dispute.

A rare double union in Nigeria sees two sets of twins marry in one joyous ceremony in Ibadan.

The music industry mourns the loss of Clive Davis, the executive who launched the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and many others.

A Dettol commercial meant to critique gender stereotypes in China backfired, leading to calls for boycotts and a company apology.

Clive Davis, the titan who shaped careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and many others, dies aged 94 after battling respiratory problems.

Two sets of twins tie the knot in a festive joint wedding, celebrating Yoruba twin culture and love in Nigeria.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump accused Italian PM Giorgia Meloni of begging for an on‑stage photo at the G7, igniting a sharp political exchange.

Japanese football supporters earn praise for post‑game cleanup, but online backlash spotlights gendered housework inequality at home.

While Japanese stadium cleanups earn praise, social media users point out that fans ignore household chores, highlighting a gendered division of labor.

Football‑fans in India celebrate the biggest show on Earth while their country remains in the abyss of global football, facing systemic, grassroots and governance gaps that keep the Dream alive but unfulfilled.

German public broadcaster ZDF removed a part of a report that linked Elon Musk to claims of migrant hunting, following Musk’s threat of legal action.

Japan hikes visa costs fivefold, raising single-entry fees to 15,000 ¥ and multi-entry to 30,000 ¥ as authorities aim to match international standards.

Martha Karua, former Kenyan justice minister, has been barred from entering Uganda despite pending defense work, raising concerns over cross-border legal cooperation.

Abelardo de la Espriella, Trump‑backed, clinches Colombia’s presidential runoff, hinting at a hard‑line military strategy amid rising unrest.

Europe faces a record heatwave, with red heat warnings in France, Spain and Italy, schools closed and the tragic death of two children.;

The UN Human Rights Office documents over 700 civilian killings, including women and children, amid Myanmar’s sham elections and ruthless airstrikes.

Europe faces a record heatwave, with red heat warnings in France, Spain and Italy, schools closed and the tragic death of two children.;

France, Spain and other European nations are under red heat alerts as a 40°C wave sweeps the continent, causing school closures, drownings and even child fatalities.

A brutal gang‑rape in a remote village brings memories of the 2012 Delhi assault to the forefront, highlighting police apathy and the enduring need for women's safety laws.

A ransomware hit on Romania's national medical software forced 100 hospitals to operate offline, sparking a rapid shift to handwritten records. The swift offline response saved lives and offered a blueprint for cyber‑resilient health care.

Kenya’s health minister Aden Duale sided with a US‑funded Ebola quarantine project, violating a High Court order and igniting violent protests.

A catastrophic gas explosion at Ras Laffan’s main LNG facility in Qatar killed at least 13 people and injured 66. Authorities investigate the cause amid concerns over energy security.

WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart has stepped away after seven years, handing leadership to Kunal Shah of Cred as Meta tightens its grip on the messaging giant.

A ransomware hit on Romania's national medical software forced 100 hospitals to operate offline, sparking a rapid shift to handwritten records. The swift offline response saved lives and offered a blueprint for cyber‑resilient health care.

Meta announces leadership change: Will Cathcart exits while Kunal Shah, Cred founder, becomes WhatsApp head.

A blast at Qatar's main LNG plant left 13 people dead, 66 injured. Authorities say it was a technical accident with no sabotage or environmental risk.