US President Donald Trump announced a settlement to end the Iran conflict, but Iranian officials deny any progress.

Following a new US offensive, Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it struck ships in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions between Tehran and Washington.

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

Global stock markets plunged Monday as tech shares crashed and Middle East tensions reignited, triggering oil price surges and inflation fears.

A federal court has halted the Trump administration’s push to impose new requirements on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a measure that could reduce access to food aid for millions of Americans.

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.

The 15‑year‑old tradition has shifted from a Maryland convention center to Washington’s historic Constitution Hall – a change that spellers, families, and organizers have both praised and criticized.

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.

Somali referee Omar Artan denied entry to the US, returns to Mogadishu in fanfare and vows to officiate the 2030 World Cup.

Madison Square Garden hosts the Knicks‑Spurs NBA Finals with President Trump in attendance, sparking record fan frenzy, strict security and high ticket prices.

Teenage Mirra Andreeva defeats Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska for her first Grand Slam title, ending a thrilling French Open final.

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

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

Fans speculate about the wedding date, dress, and guest list for pop star Taylor Swift's upcoming marriage to NFL player Travis Kelce.

Eighty‑one‑year‑old actor James Handy was found stabbed in his home; a local suspect has been arrested.

A CBS reporter’s outspoken criticism of CBS executives ignites a conversation about workplace power dynamics and the limits of internal dissent.

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

Vice‑president JD Vance criticises Netanyahu’s approach, spotlighting a growing rift between Israel and the US during recent Middle East flare‑ups.

Somali referee Omar Artan denied entry to the US, returns to Mogadishu in fanfare and vows to officiate the 2030 World Cup.

The Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando is set to consider a constitutional amendment that would ban churches whose pastors are women, following a series of close votes over the past year.

A CBS reporter’s outspoken criticism of CBS executives ignites a conversation about workplace power dynamics and the limits of internal dissent.

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

US President Donald Trump announced a settlement to end the Iran conflict, but Iranian officials deny any progress.

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

A drone strike on a funeral procession in El Obeid, Sudan, killed four people and left many wounded, underscoring the conflict’s escalation and humanitarian fallout.

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

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.

The launch of a generic semaglutide injection in Canada may lower costs for weight‑loss and diabetes drugs, while US patients continue to face high prices amid extended patent protections.

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

A sudden spike in an air leak on the International Space Station triggered NASA to order half the crew into the Dragon lifeboat as Russian cosmonauts attempted to patch a critical crack.

A review of Donald Trump’s expanding White House ballroom proposal—from $200 million to $400 million—examining the new security features, legal challenges and political contexts.

A fresh infestation in Texas marks the first U.S. case since 1966, prompting quarantines and mass releases of sterile flies to protect the $113 billion cattle business.

Five people died and dozens were injured after a commercial bus collided with a highway vehicle in Virginia, raising questions about driver qualifications, company standards and the lack of safety technology on buses.