Guinea stops shipping unrefined gold, pledges to keep processing in-country, creating jobs and boosting the economy.

Abelardo de la Espriella, backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, wins Colombia's presidential runoff with a narrow majority, pledging a hard‑line security push.

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.

The former Federal Reserve chair, who guided the U.S. through two decades of growth, passes away after a controversial career marked by praise and criticism.

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.

In scorching Balochistan, motorbike riders haul Iranian fuel across a volatile border, risking fire, war and poverty.

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.

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

BTS fans battle bots and scammers to secure tickets for the comeback tour, but many are losing big money across Southeast Asia as the hype spikes to over 100k dollars in fraud.

The 88‑year‑old British artist’s hushed funeral drew only two mourners, and tributes flowed from the King, Prime Minister to fellow artists.

French authorities prohibit alcohol at music festival events as a severe heatwave threatens record temperatures.

XG’s journey from intense five-year training to international fame shows the power of unity and resilience in the music industry.

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.

Indian textbook pulls censored image of the famed Indus Valley ‘Dancing Girl’, restores original bronze sculpture photo after nationwide uproar.

Guinea stops shipping unrefined gold, pledges to keep processing in-country, creating jobs and boosting the economy.

Abelardo de la Espriella, backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, wins Colombia's presidential runoff with a narrow majority, pledging a hard‑line security push.

A UN Human Rights Office report documented 702 deaths, including women and children, during Myanmar’s 2024 election period.

Vice‑president JD Vance says Iran will let nuclear inspectors return, marking a key milestone in talks to end the nuclear dispute.

Kenyan former justice minister Martha Karua was barred from entering Uganda while preparing to defend a detained opposition leader, triggering legal and diplomatic tensions across East Africa.

French authorities prohibit alcohol at music festival events as a severe heatwave threatens record temperatures.

The United States has decided to stop funding South Africa’s HIV programmes, citing policy disagreements and a push for self‑reliance. The move follows Trump‑era accusations over alleged white‑genocide and strained relations.

Australia reports first H5N1 bird flu detection in a brown skua, marking the virus’s spread to every continent and raising global concern.

A 6‑year‑old Ebola patient in eastern DRC, taken by armed men, is now recovered and stable. An escalating outbreak is under attack.

The United States ended its yearly HIV funding to South Africa, citing alleged failure to protect the Afrikaner community – a move steepening diplomatic tensions with Pretoria.

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.

Russian residents claim black oil specks fell after 200 Ukrainian drones hit a Moscow refinery, sparking panic and questioning air defence limits.

Billionaire Ambani’s telecom unit Jio announces an IPO that could raise about $4 billion, potentially reshaping India’s capital markets.

Reliance's Jio Platforms is set to launch an IPO that could raise $4bn, potentially the largest in India, as its founder Ambani aims to showcase India’s commercial tech potential.

Apple CEO Tim Cook warns that rising memory chip costs will force unavoidable price increases across its product lineup this year.