Bolivia and the United States ink a $20 million pact to train and equip Bolivian forces, signalling a thaw in relations after 18 years of discord.

Behind scorching roads and rising fuel prices, Balochistan riders ferry Iranian petrol to Pakistan, risking fire, war and violence for survival.

Japanese antitrust probe targets Meiji, Glico and others for alleged price‑fixing amid record‑high summer temperatures.

After a dramatic on‑air feud and a sudden firing, Sandilands secured a A$12.09 m payout in a settlement with ARN Media, ending a decade‑long contract dispute.

US Energy Giant General Electric joins Venezuela’s interim government in a historic deal to fix the nation’s aging power system, aiming to end frequent outages.

Cuba’s visitor numbers have fallen by more than half amid tightened U.S. sanctions, with airlines, hotels and fuel shortages colliding in a hard‑hit economy.

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

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.

Cape Verde’s fans celebrate a hard‑earned 0-0 draw with Spain in their World Cup debut, a moment that felt like a win for a tiny nation.

Tunisia drops Coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5‑1 defeat to Sweden in their first World Cup 2026 match, appointing Herve Renard to lead the squad.

A 21‑year‑old woman died when rope‑jumping instructors left a safety rope unconnected, prompting arrests and a federal investigation in São Paulo.

Cape Verdean supporters bathe in joy and national pride after a historic 0-0 draw against Spain, signalling a triumphant first World Cup appearance.

FIFA confirms the ‘up‑turned OK’ hand sign by VAR official Shaun Evans was a subconscious twitch, not a hate symbol.

The BBC investigation reveals that contestants weren’t briefed on partners' violent and drug histories, prompting alarms from Australia’s ACMA and Britain’s Ofcom.

Australian media watchdogs report disturbing gaps in background checks for Married at First Sight contestants, prompting regulatory scrutiny and calls for tighter safeguards.

Legendary South African jazz composer Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91 after a life that blended African music with jazz innovation.

In a tragic crash over Rio de Janeiro, alt‑pop musician Oliver Tree and five others died when his helicopter collided with another, prompting worldwide tributes.

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

ZDF removes a segment that blamed Elon Musk for inflaming migrant riots in Belfast, after legal pressure from the tech billionaire and a German journalist.

An Indian government textbook was withdrawn when a bronze figurine’s torso was covered, sparking a national debate over censorship and historical representation.

A look at how the brief U.S.–Iran conflict revealed that even a superpower’s war can stall when strategic miscalculations and regional resilience collide.

Indian textbook bureau retracts shaded ‘Dancing Girl’ image amid backlash, restoring original bronze sculpture in new grade‑9 edition.

The recent ceasefire between the US and Iran leaves Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu with a political vacuum, forcing a reassessment of Israel's defense strategy ahead of the October elections.

Polish prosecutors investigate the murder of a Russian artist known for biting cartoons of Putin, killed near the Belarus consulate in Biała Podlaska.

Eduardo Bolsonaro has been sentenced by Brazil’s Supreme Court for lobbying the U.S. to intervene in his father’s coup trial.

The Democratic Alliance’s leader calls for the ouster of former agriculture minister amid criticism over a livestock outbreak.

Vice‑President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue announced the resignation of the whole government after it hit just 10% of its targets, citing corruption and lack of economic diversification.

Bolivia and the United States ink a $20 million pact to train and equip Bolivian forces, signalling a thaw in relations after 18 years of discord.

Six‑year‑old Ebola patient and her mother were taken from a hospital in Butembo by armed men, underscoring growing turmoil around treatment centers in eastern DR Congo.

Cuba’s visitor numbers have fallen by more than half amid tightened U.S. sanctions, with airlines, hotels and fuel shortages colliding in a hard‑hit economy.

A fatal B‑52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base claims eight lives, sparking mourning across California and the USA.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province, a recovered patient and joyous celebrations at an Ebola treatment centre signal a turning point amid a deadly outbreak.

Doctors Without Borders staff are accused of sexually exploiting at least 59 Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad, sparking a scandal and calls for accountability. The report details how victims feared retaliation and the organization’s mishandled complaints system.

US Energy Giant General Electric joins Venezuela’s interim government in a historic deal to fix the nation’s aging power system, aiming to end frequent outages.

A fatal B‑52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base claims eight lives, sparking mourning across California and the USA.

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez inks a pact with US energy giant General Electric to rebuild the crippled power grid— a sign of a new opening to foreign investment.

Only a handful of vessels have crossed the Strait since a new Iran‑US deal, with security concerns, mines and new fees holding back global shipping.

India temporarily blocks Telegram to curb exam‑cheating amid a paper‑leak scandal, sparking criticism from users and digital rights groups.