South Korean Starbucks shutters all stores for a half‑day to train staff on historical sensitivity after a promotion tied to the Gwangju Uprising sparked outrage

Swiss voters voted against a 10 million population cap, a right‑wing initiative aimed at limiting immigration. The 55% no vote preserves free movement for the EU and keeps immigration open.

Caring founders are turning the tables, selling their companies to employees as they retire, sparking a move toward employee‑ownership and new investment flows.

Explore the steep decline of convertibles, the rise of SUVs, and the future of electric open‑top vehicles – a shift that could redefine freedom on the road.

UK and Japan sign a £18bn investment agreement, with Japanese firms committing up to £9bn to UK infrastructure, offshore wind and finance, sparking hopes of a new economic partnership amid looming global tensions.

A tourist train flipped during Spain’s annual tapas festival, leaving 17 injured and raising questions about safety amid the event’s popular free ride.

A small tourist train overturned in Cártama after 21:30 BST, injuring 17 people but no serious injuries reported. The accident halted the free train service that was part of the annual tapas route.

FIFA admits many seats were unfilled at South Korea vs Czech Republic match, blaming fans staying on concourses, prompting debate over ticket pricing.

India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau says the probe into the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash is progressing, but no completion date has been set.

The iconic bull mosaic in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II has been restored after tourists’ heel‑spinning damaged the animal’s testicles, leading to a flurry of comments and jokes.

A Yemeni free‑climber dies after falling into a volcanic crater while attempting to climb it, sparking a dangerous rescue operation and raising questions about safety among social media stunt performers.

A man in Mexico apologized after a video of his slanted‑eye gesture at a South Korea vs Czech Republic game drew international condemnation.

21‑year‑old dies after rope‑jumping instructor mishandles jump; three men arrested, federal lawsuit over Skeleton Bridge.

After a historic Knicks win, jubilant crowds in Manhattan erupted into violence, a teen was shot and even school buses were torched. The NYPD logged thousands of arrests and multiple police injuries.

A Mexican man's racist gesture during a 2026 World Cup match led to widespread backlash; he issued a public apology and was removed from his role.

Al‑Qaqa Ibn Antar, the popular “Spider‑Man of Yemen,” died after a fall into the Hardah Dam volcanic crater during a daring climb.

Molemo ‘Jub Jub’ Maarohanye, a popular TV presenter, was taken into custody in Edenvale after claiming he kidnapped a taxi driver and fired a gun at him over a rumored girlfriend affair.

US musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter crash in Brazil, as authorities investigate the midair collision that claimed six lives.

The 1990 World Cup music boom left a lasting legacy. From England’s anthemic rap to Ireland’s guitar‑hooked chorus, these tracks still echo in stadiums and living rooms.

Former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau quits Canada’s first World Cup match to turn up for Katy Perry’s performance abroad, sparking backlash across the country.

A Mexican man's racist gesture during a 2026 World Cup match led to widespread backlash; he issued a public apology and was removed from his role.

The 1990 World Cup music boom left a lasting legacy. From England’s anthemic rap to Ireland’s guitar‑hooked chorus, these tracks still echo in stadiums and living rooms.

An Israeli air strike in Dahieh, Beirut suburb, has left three dead and 15 injured, sparking warnings that it could derail the pending US‑Iran deal amid escalating Middle East tensions.

With America’s workforce aging, experts weigh the benefits and risks for octogenarians—from a long‑practising doctor to the U.S. president.

Since 2022 the United States has weathered tariffs, geopolitical shocks, and energy spikes, buoyed by fracking, flexible markets, and strong capital investment.

South Korean Starbucks shutters all stores for a half‑day to train staff on historical sensitivity after a promotion tied to the Gwangju Uprising sparked outrage

Swiss voters voted against a 10 million population cap, a right‑wing initiative aimed at limiting immigration. The 55% no vote preserves free movement for the EU and keeps immigration open.

Police raided Early Rain Covenant Church in Jiangyou, detaining senior pastors and rounding up dozens of members amid heightened religious crackdowns.

21‑year‑old dies after rope‑jumping instructor mishandles jump; three men arrested, federal lawsuit over Skeleton Bridge.

Explores how the newly signed US‑Iran memorandum may impact Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire and regional stability.

Russian families turn to AI deepfakes to create soothing farewells to fallen soldiers, stirring debate over grief, ethics and war propaganda.

Author demands an urgent coronial investigation after her 21‑month‑old son died at Euracare Hospital, accusing the facility of obstruction and negligence.

A small tourist train overturned in Cártama after 21:30 BST, injuring 17 people but no serious injuries reported. The accident halted the free train service that was part of the annual tapas route.

With America’s workforce aging, experts weigh the benefits and risks for octogenarians—from a long‑practising doctor to the U.S. president.

A 35‑year‑old woman was badly injured after a shark bite on Coogee Beach, prompting emergency response and beach closures.

Russian families turn to AI deepfakes to create soothing farewells to fallen soldiers, stirring debate over grief, ethics and war propaganda.

In Russia families are turning to artificial‑intelligence videos to recreate deceased soldiers, raising ethical and emotional debates amid the Ukraine war

Musk becomes the first trillion‑wealth individual as SpaceX debuts at $75bn, stirring debate over wealth inequality and future investor sentiment.

Anthropic halted its latest AI model after U.S. officials warned of potential jailbreak exploits that could bypass built‑in safeguards.

Anthropic has pulled its powerful Claude Fable 5 model after US authorities flagged potential security risks, sparking a high‑profile legal battle with the Pentagon.