Meta enlists Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah to steer WhatsApp’s global expansion beyond messaging.

Alibaba files lawsuit to remove itself from U.S. defense blacklist, arguing It is wrongly linked to China’s military. The move could reshape tech-company relationships with U.S. defense contractors.

One cross‑country IT failure leaves Deutsche Bahn trains halted; passengers face delays but crews work to resolve GSM‑R issues.

A Tesla Model 3 slammed into a Texas home, killing a woman. The NHTSA has launched a special investigation to probe the role of the vehicle’s automated driving system.

Dettol apologises after an anti‑sexist advert in China devolves into a backlash for objectifying women and calling for a boycott.

Europe faces a record‑breaking heatwave. Citizens and cities respond with cool‑down spots, chalked windows, free cinema access and other creative reliefs.

The Irish government will allocate £197 m from its Shared Island Fund to upgrade rail infrastructure and increase hourly services between Dublin, Belfast and Derry.

Qantas will launch a 22‑hour nonstop Sydney‑London flight in 2027, charging 20% more than a normal layover. The proposal prompts debate on passenger comfort and fare pricing for ultra‑long‑haul journeys.

Tokyo hikes travel costs for foreigners to 15,000 yen for single‑entry visas, sparking debate over tourism impacts and aligning fees with other G7 nations.

US singer Oliver Tree’s body has been returned to California after a fatal helicopter crash in Rio, with family announcing a charity in his name.

At 17, Lourdes Heredia stood in Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, watching Diego Maradona’s infamous 'Hand of God' goal—an event still debated 40 years later.

A 17‑year‑old recounts how she became part of history at the 1986 World Cup, the controversial Hand of God and the second goal that still electrifies football fans.

During a live BBC News segment, a passionate Cape Verde fan reacts to his nation’s historic first World Cup goal against Uruguay, captured in real‑time emotion.

BBC News captures a Cape Verde fan’s wild celebration after his nation scores its first ever World Cup goal in 2026.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits fastest List‑A half‑century, eclipsing a 13‑ball record, and eyes an international debut despite missing the ODI squad.

The late US singer Oliver Tree is back in California following a helicopter collision in Rio, as families honor his final wish with a charitable foundation.

In Ibadan, twin brothers and twin sisters tie the knot in a rare joint ceremony that reflects the Yoruba love for twins.

Billion‑dollar music mogul Clive Davis passes away at 94 after a 60‑year career that shaped the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and many others.

A brand‑aimed anti‑sexist ad in China sparked outrage and boycott demands, leading Dettol to pull the spot and issue a public apology.

Music industry loses a titan: Clive Davis, who signed icons such as Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94.

A deep dive into Britain’s new rules for under‑16 users and the debate about whether the US should adopt a similar policy.

At 17, Lourdes Heredia stood in Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, watching Diego Maradona’s infamous 'Hand of God' goal—an event still debated 40 years later.

A brand‑aimed anti‑sexist ad in China sparked outrage and boycott demands, leading Dettol to pull the spot and issue a public apology.

AI startup offers free apartment cleaning in NYC, but each session gathers data to train robots, sparking privacy concerns.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly accused Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of repeatedly begging him for a photo at the recent G7 summit, stirring tensions between the two leaders.

High temperatures spark a heated debate in France over expanding air‑conditioning, with politicians and environmental groups dividing on the best response to soaring heat.

Paris‑heated and politically split over HVAC policy as quantum‑driven data analysis shows why air‑conditioning matters.

A new US‑Iran agreement has cleared the Strait of Hormuz, allowing 172 vessels to pass in 24 days – a sign that oil trade is stabilising amid geopolitical tensions.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says inspections will occur as part of the preliminary US–Iran agreement, amid lingering disputes over access to damaged facilities.

A record 23% of 2026 World Cup squad members were born abroad, reshaping national teams and sparking debate over identity and migration.

A scorching heatwave grips France with red heat alerts across half the country, power outages, wildfires and cultural venues closing early as climate change drives record temperatures.

A 40‑death summer blaze hit France and beyond, while quantum‑driven climate models now track warming trends in real time.

After a week in an induced coma following a shark bite at Sydney’s Coogee Beach, Leah Stewart awakens briefly. Her family sees this as a miracle amid her ongoing recovery.

Europe faces a record‑breaking heatwave. Citizens and cities respond with cool‑down spots, chalked windows, free cinema access and other creative reliefs.

Kenyan Health Minister stops construction of a US-funded Ebola facility, sparking protests and raising questions about public health policy.

During Stanford’s commencement, graduates disrupted the ceremony over AI concerns, sparking debate about technology’s role and ethics among the new cohort.

Alibaba files lawsuit to remove itself from U.S. defense blacklist, arguing It is wrongly linked to China’s military. The move could reshape tech-company relationships with U.S. defense contractors.

One cross‑country IT failure leaves Deutsche Bahn trains halted; passengers face delays but crews work to resolve GSM‑R issues.

A Tesla Model 3 slammed into a Texas home, killing a woman. The NHTSA has launched a special investigation to probe the role of the vehicle’s automated driving system.

Ukrainian forces unleash almost 200 drones over Moscow, marking the biggest assault since the war began and prompting questions about Russia's strategic response.