Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah is now leading WhatsApp under Meta, marking a pivotal move in the company’s pursuit of cross‑platform innovation.

Alibaba sues the U.S. Department of Defense to remove its company from the military‑civil fusion blacklist, claiming it was listed without evidence.

A nationwide IT glitch halted Deutsche Bahn services, stopping trains overnight and causing major delays, but was fixed after 2½ hours.

An explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub killed 13 workers and injured 66 amid regional tensions, prompting a safety review at the world’s biggest gas plant.

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a house in Texas killing a woman, prompting a formal NHTSA inquiry into the vehicle’s automated driving system.

A nationwide IT glitch halted Deutsche Bahn services, stopping trains overnight and causing major delays, but was fixed after 2½ hours.

Local governments roll out cooling spots, chalk walls and water sprinklers as the continent faces its hottest June yet.

The Irish government will spend €228m on rail upgrades between Northern Ireland and the Republic, plus funding for cricket venues, ports, canals and Lough Neagh.

Qantas plans a 22‑hour non‑stop Sydney‑London flight in 2027, charging 20% extra. BBC discusses if passengers will accept the premium.

The California‑born pop star’s remains have been flown home after a fatal helicopter collision in Brazil, bringing closure for his family and fans.

The 2026 World Cup’s head‑to‑head tiebreaker and third‑place table could make certain group games feel unfair, raising questions about strategy and timing.

An intimate first‑hand account of the 1986 World Cup quarter‑final, where a controversial goal sparked debate and a second spectacular strike captured hearts worldwide.

A first‑time visitor to the 1986 World Cup sees Maradona’s controversial goal firsthand and reflects on the enduring magic of Mexico’s Azteca Stadium.

A Cape Verde fan erupts on live BBC coverage when his country nets its debut World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 tournament.

Witness the instant Cape Verde hits its first World Cup goal and a fan erupts in joy on live BBC News – a moment that will echo in football history.

Millions of BTS fans have fallen victim to scams as ticket demand soars, costing over $100,000 in Southeast Asia.

US artist Oliver Tree’s body returned to California after a fatal helicopter crash in Brazil. The family honors his final wish, launching a charity to spread joy.

In a joyful joint ceremony in Ibadan, two sets of twins tie the knot, a rare marriage that has captured the hearts of thousands of wedding guests.

Music mogul Clive Davis, known for shaping Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and others, dies at 94, leaving a lasting legacy in pop culture.

Twin brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye marry twin sisters Taiwo and Kehinde Adediran in a joyous joint ceremony in Ibadan, celebrating Yoruba twin culture.

Britain’s new 16‑year-old age‑limit could spark a debate in the US. Analysts weigh the pros and cons of copying the policy.

An intimate first‑hand account of the 1986 World Cup quarter‑final, where a controversial goal sparked debate and a second spectacular strike captured hearts worldwide.

An AI start‑up is offering free apartment cleanings in NYC in exchange for hours of video footage that will train robotic cleaners – but privacy experts warn it’s a pay‑for‑privacy deal.

Trump blames Italian PM Meloni for "begging" a photo after G7 summit clash, sparking a tense diplomatic exchange.

Japanese football supporters are lauded for sweeping stadiums after World Cup matches, yet social media upsets reveal men are neglecting housework at home.

EU’s new biometric border checks are causing long waits at airports and ferries. Get the latest on the Entry/Exit System, what to do, and future ETIAS.

Since the US‑Iran deal, 172 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, yet traffic lags pre‑war levels amid mine threats and conflicting Iranian guidance, affecting global oil flows.

Rafael Grossi announced that IAEA inspectors will soon visit Iranian sites as part of the provisional US‑Iran agreement, setting the stage for easing tensions and lifting sanctions.

Nearly a quarter of the 2026 World Cup squad are foreign‑born, sparking debate over identity, migration and national pride.

Eight men tied to Antifa given a cumulative 450 years after a July 4th riot outside a Texas immigration center, marking a hard‑hitting federal crackdown.

Leah Stewart, bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach, briefly awakens from a week‑long coma, sparking hope amid a spate of Australian shark incidents.

A French doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in DR Congo and was confirmed with Ebola, marking Europe's first case amid a widening Central African outbreak.

France faces another scorching day amid red heat alerts, power outages and wildfires, as the heatwave spreads across Europe.

Heatwave in France claims 40 deaths; temperatures reach record highs across Western Europe, prompting emergency measures.

A 34‑year‑old mother at Coogee Beach has briefly awakened from a medically induced coma following a multi‑bite shark attack.

Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah is now leading WhatsApp under Meta, marking a pivotal move in the company’s pursuit of cross‑platform innovation.

Alibaba sues the U.S. Department of Defense to remove its company from the military‑civil fusion blacklist, claiming it was listed without evidence.

A nationwide IT glitch halted Deutsche Bahn services, stopping trains overnight and causing major delays, but was fixed after 2½ hours.

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a house in Texas killing a woman, prompting a formal NHTSA inquiry into the vehicle’s automated driving system.

Moscow faces its biggest drone assault yet as Ukrainian forces launch nearly 200 attacks, prompting fears about a shift in Putin's war tactics.