A 12‑year‑old Ethiopian boy livestreams his efforts to help a sick chicken, sparking over 770,000 TikTok views and national attention.

Jio Platforms is set to launch an IPO that could be India's biggest share sale, raising around $4 bn amid a market‑reinvigorating push.

A Russian-flagged tanker entered the English Channel on 20 June, signalling a new chapter in covert oil transport amid heightened tensions.

Secretary Hegseth hits out at NATO allies, warns of a review that will see some fail and others succeed, and pushes for higher defence spending.

The US‑Iran memorandum of understanding gives Tehran leverage after war, but the real test lies in future nuclear negotiations and domestic politics.

A private jet skidded onto a Texas motorway, and nearby residents helped free victims while emergency services responded swiftly.

In Balochistan’s heat‑blasted roads, a motorbike rider ferries 600 kg of petrol while facing fire risk and political tension. The illegal trade is driven by war‑shaken oil markets, local poverty and bribes.

Cuba’s tourism sector is in crisis after a sharp drop in visitors triggered by tightened US sanctions, leading to agricultural, medical and economic woes.

Cuba’s visitor numbers fell 58% in five months after US sanctions tightened, with airlines and hotels pulling out and fuel shortages hitting everyday life.

A free tourist train overturned in Cártama during the Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel festival, injuring 17 people but no serious injuries were reported.

Japanese fans face criticism for their household chores at home, despite applauded stadium cleanups—sparking a fresh look at gender roles in Japan.

A 63‑year‑old British man was killed in a paragliding accident near Tremp, Catalonia, as officials investigate the incident.

A 63‑year‑old British pilot died in a paragliding accident near Tremp, Catalonia, after a suspected entanglement with power lines.

Fans in Praia erupted after the Blue Sharks match Spain to a draw, turning the tiny nation’s first World Cup outing into a moment of triumph.

Tunisia fired Sabri Lamouchi following a 5‑1 defeat by Sweden in their first World Cup 2026 match and installed Herve Renard as interim head coach.

Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama inaugurated the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, turning a five-acre site into a community hub with a museum, library, playground and cultural events.

Pop star Lil Nas X shares a hopeful Instagram statement after months in rehab, revealing a bipolar disorder diagnosis and legal context.

Actress Daveigh Chase, known for her chilling role in The Ring and voicing Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, passed away aged 35 after a brief illness. Her manager detailed her quiet life and career highlights.

Shock radio personality Kyle Sandilands has secured a A$12.09 million settlement after his decade‑long contract with ARN Media was abruptly cancelled, raising questions about employment law and media ownership.

Media watchdogs flag serious concerns over the show’s background checks after revelations about contestants’ criminal histories.

The signed memorandum of understanding between Trump and Iran signals a shift in US‑Iran relations, offers renewed Strait access, but leaves nuclear negotiations uncertain.

ZDF pulls segment alleging Musk urged migrant hunts following Belfast clash, after the tech billionaire files a defamation claim.

An altered image of a 2600‑BCE bronze figurine in a grade‑nine textbook sparked criticism; authorities replaced it with the original photo in digital and print editions.

A new U.S.–Iran deal halts hostilities that challenged American influence, while raising questions over long‑term impact on Middle East stability.

After a controversial shading was removed, the original bronze sculpture image returns to the grade‑nine NCERT textbook, following backlash from historians and students.

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has rebutted former U.S. president Donald Trump’s claim that she begged for a photo, saying the story was fabricated – a claim that has strained their relationship.

Residents report black drizzle after Ukrainian drone barrage hits Moscow refinery, raising concerns over air defence and civilian safety.

A recent wave of Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon has killed 18 civilians, while Israel reports four soldier fatalities, raising questions about the new US‑Iran ceasefire plan.

After a retrial, the parents of the boy who shot at a Belgrade school are given prison terms, highlighting court questions of parental negligence.

Vice‑President JD Vance defends the U.S.–Iran interim deal amid Trump’s jokes, while Republican factions debate its future impact.

A 12‑year‑old Ethiopian boy livestreams his efforts to help a sick chicken, sparking over 770,000 TikTok views and national attention.

Pop star Lil Nas X shares a hopeful Instagram statement after months in rehab, revealing a bipolar disorder diagnosis and legal context.

A study shows bird flu killed over 75% of baby seals on Heard Island, prompting concerns over virus spread to mainland Australia.

Armed men seize a child and her mother from a Butembo Ebola treatment centre, raising alarms amid a deadly outbreak in conflict‑torn eastern Congo.

In Bunia, families are learning new burial protocols amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak, balancing cultural traditions with strict health measures.

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani revealed Jio Platforms' IPO could raise $4bn, marking a landmark moment for India's capital markets.

Jio Platforms is set to launch an IPO that could be India's biggest share sale, raising around $4 bn amid a market‑reinvigorating push.

Apple CEO Tim Cook confirms price hikes are inevitable as memory chip prices soar, driven by AI demand and global supply constraints.

Nearly 200 Ukrainian drones hit Moscow, causing widespread damage and 17 injuries in a record strike since the war began.

Urban delivery robots spark safety, regulation and labor debates worldwide.