Alibaba challenges Pentagon’s 1260H label that ties it to China’s military, arguing it serves only civilian commerce and cloud services.

A nationwide IT failure stopped all Deutsche Bahn trains for over two hours, forcing passengers to wait and travel plans to be disrupted.

A Tesla Model 3 sped onto a Texas home, killing a 76‑year‑old woman. The NHTSA is opening a formal inquiry into the crash and the use of automated driving.

British hygiene brand apologises after a Chinese ad aiming to condemn sexism backfires, leading to boycott calls and social‑media outrage.

The Strait of Hormuz sees a resurgence in shipping traffic following a new US‑Iran agreement, with 172 vessels passing since the deal and Brent crude falling to its lowest since the conflict began.

Cities across Europe are responding to soaring temperatures with cool‑down shelters, chalked windows and free cinema tickets to keep residents safe and comfortable.

Qantas will launch a nonstop 22‑hour route from Sydney to London in 2027, charging 20% more than traditional connections. Public opinion on extra fares heats up.

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.

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.

The new head‑to‑head tiebreaker and a revival of the third‑placed playoff may turn the final week of World Cup group stages into a game of chance rather than skill.

A 17‑year‑old recounts the unforgettable day at the Azteca Stadium that turned a World Cup match into a global legend.

A Cape Verde fan erupts with joy during a live BBC broadcast when his team scores its first World Cup goal against Uruguay in 2026.

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.

Scammers cash in on BTS comeback tour ticket frenzy, losing fans tens of thousands in Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.

US‑born pop artist Oliver Tree’s body returned to California after a fatal helicopter crash in Brazil, as family honors his final wish with a charitable foundation.

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.

British hygiene brand apologises after a Chinese ad aiming to condemn sexism backfires, leading to boycott calls and social‑media outrage.

The U.K. is set to outlaw social‑media access for users under 16, prompting questions whether the U.S. should adopt similar restrictions.

A 17‑year‑old recounts the unforgettable day at the Azteca Stadium that turned a World Cup match into a global legend.

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

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.

The IAEA’s director‑general confirms inspectors will visit Iran as part of the 2026 US‑Iran deal, amid talks on nuclear oversight and sanctions relief.

Nearly a quarter of 2026 World Cup players earned for countries they weren’t born in, showing how migration and new rules shape football.

US prosecutors drop 450 years in prison on eight defendants linked to Antifa in a July riot that targeted the Prairieland detention facility, killing an officer.

A Ukrainian drone strike struck Crimea’s main power substation, plunging the Russian‑occupied port city of Sevastopol into darkness amid escalating fuel shortages.

This year’s Stanford commencement saw a student walkout when AI tech leaders talked, sparking a debate on the future of artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley.

France confirms first European Ebola case after a doctor returned from Congo, with authorities reassuring low risk.

Europe is under a blistering heatwave, with France in red alert, power outages, wildfires and 40 deaths. Spain, Italy and Germany brace for similar extremes.

France sees 40 heat‑wave casualties as temperatures soar to record highs across Western Europe, prompting emergency measures.

A 34‑year‑old mother who sustained a shark bite at Coogee Beach last week has briefly awakened from a coma, her family reports.

Cities across Europe are responding to soaring temperatures with cool‑down shelters, chalked windows and free cinema tickets to keep residents safe and comfortable.

This year’s Stanford commencement saw a student walkout when AI tech leaders talked, sparking a debate on the future of artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley.

Alibaba challenges Pentagon’s 1260H label that ties it to China’s military, arguing it serves only civilian commerce and cloud services.

A nationwide IT failure stopped all Deutsche Bahn trains for over two hours, forcing passengers to wait and travel plans to be disrupted.

A Tesla Model 3 sped onto a Texas home, killing a 76‑year‑old woman. The NHTSA is opening a formal inquiry into the crash and the use of automated driving.

Moscow endures Russia's biggest Ukrainian drone assault, with 200 drones striking the capital, 17 casualties, and 1,000 drones intercepts nationwide.