A network of agencies promised Myanmar students a smoother path to Finnish schooling, but many ended up in debt and denied visas.

The discovery of high‑value jewelry in José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero’s safe triggers a fresh investigation amid past corruption inquiries.

The U.S. DOJ has cleared Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, a move that could reshape Hollywood’s media landscape, while state regulators consider blocking it.

On Sunday, Swiss voters will decide whether to set a hard limit of 10 million residents, a move championed by right‑wing parties but opposed by the government and the EU.

FIFA reports 44,985 attendance at the near‑sell‑out match held at Estadio Akron, despite visible empty seats, amid criticism over ticket prices and demand for the 48‑team World Cup.

The probe into the 12 June 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash remains ongoing, with no completion date, amid debates over pilot involvement and fuel cut.

Nigerian citizens repatriated from South Africa as xenophobic violence rises—exploring the causes, government responses and regional fallout.

Shibuya is now penalising litterers with on‑the‑spot 2,000¥ fines as part of a new anti‑littering drive aimed at easing the impact of record foreign visitor numbers.

Milan city council has begun restoring a historic bull mosaic in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II after repeated heel‑spinning rituals by visitors damaged its delicate tiles, prompting the first major repair since 2017.

Every year, the sunset in Manhattan lines up perfectly with the city’s straight‑edge streets, creating a dramatic sun‑canyon between skyscrapers. Learn when it happens, how to see it, and why it inspires photographers and locals alike.

FIFA reports 44,985 attendance at the near‑sell‑out match held at Estadio Akron, despite visible empty seats, amid criticism over ticket prices and demand for the 48‑team World Cup.

The 2026 Football World Cup is set to be the most expensive event yet, with dynamic ticket pricing and a host‑city cost model that raises questions about fan access and global economic impacts.

Following South Africa’s 2‑0 defeat to Mexico, social media buzzed with mocking memes amid rising ethnic tensions, prompting calls for justice.

Adversary brands use star‑filled, cinematic ads to entertain, not merely sell, in the new World Cup‑era marketing frenzy.

Somali referee Omar Artan, barred from entering the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup, will now referee the UEFA Super Cup in August.

The U.S. DOJ has cleared Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, a move that could reshape Hollywood’s media landscape, while state regulators consider blocking it.

Participants claim producers failed to disclose partners’ criminal histories, raising concerns about safety and integrity of the show.

King Charles, politicians and artists remember David Hockney, the celebrated British painter, who died at 88.

The AI‑generated song that praises Puerto Rico’s culture has become a TikTok smash, spurring praise and criticism from island residents and raising questions about authenticity and tourism.

Pop star Ariana Grande has asked that her music not be used in a White House video that promoted its immigration policies, calling the clip "heinous nonsense".

On Sunday, Swiss voters will decide whether to set a hard limit of 10 million residents, a move championed by right‑wing parties but opposed by the government and the EU.

King Charles, politicians and artists remember David Hockney, the celebrated British painter, who died at 88.

The AI‑generated song that praises Puerto Rico’s culture has become a TikTok smash, spurring praise and criticism from island residents and raising questions about authenticity and tourism.

The 2026 Football World Cup is set to be the most expensive event yet, with dynamic ticket pricing and a host‑city cost model that raises questions about fan access and global economic impacts.

Tributes resonate as David Hockney, famed British artist, dies at 88 – a national loss explored from political, cultural and queer perspectives.

A federal judge ordered the removal of former President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, a move that highlights ongoing disputes over naming public landmarks.

A network of agencies promised Myanmar students a smoother path to Finnish schooling, but many ended up in debt and denied visas.

The discovery of high‑value jewelry in José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero’s safe triggers a fresh investigation amid past corruption inquiries.

The U.S. DOJ has cleared Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, a move that could reshape Hollywood’s media landscape, while state regulators consider blocking it.

U.S. authorities ordered Anthropic to halt distribution of its Claude Fable 5 model following concerns over potential jailbreaking and national‑security risks.

Four young men kidnapped and conscripted by Myanmar's army find themselves fighting for rebel forces, highlighting the shifting balance in the civil war.

New figures show a drop in reported Ebola cases, but experts caution the drop reflects better diagnostics rather than a contained outbreak.

Official figures show a decline in confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but experts warn that this does not necessarily mean the risk is reduced.

The former Gates Foundation co‑founder announces a $215 million investment to expand global contraceptive access, maternal care, and menopause research, pushing her total women’s‑health donations over $600 million.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms a New World screwworm fly case in a 3‑week‑old calf in south Texas, sparking a 12‑mile quarantine zone and renewed focus on cross‑border fly control.

U.S. authorities ordered Anthropic to halt distribution of its Claude Fable 5 model following concerns over potential jailbreaking and national‑security risks.

SpaceX's debut lifts Musk to $1.1 trillion, sparking debates over wealth inequality, market hype and the future of space commerce.

India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau says further analysis is needed before releasing the final report on the deadly Boeing 787 crash that killed 250.

The AI‑generated song that praises Puerto Rico’s culture has become a TikTok smash, spurring praise and criticism from island residents and raising questions about authenticity and tourism.

The probe into the 12 June 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash remains ongoing, with no completion date, amid debates over pilot involvement and fuel cut.