US President Donald Trump says a settlement with Iran is close, while Tehran insists the deal is still speculative amid continued strikes and tensions.

U.S. District Judge Myong Joun shut down the Trump-era rules that would restrict states’ ability to receive federal nutrition assistance.

After the first New World Screwworm case in 60 years, America mobilises a massive sterile‑fly program and a specialised dog brigade to stop the parasite’s spread.

Federal and state authorities uncover a large scale identity‑theft operation at a metal casting factory, arresting top managers and detaining dozens of workers.

India sees a 25% jump in electric vehicle sales, driven by fuel price hikes and new regulations, but charging infrastructure and supply chain issues still hold back widescale adoption.

A Nigerian flight of 268 passengers returns as anti‑migrant protests spur fears among migrants in Johannesburg.

Mass graves were filled in Agadez after a freight lorry broke down, leaving its passengers stranded in the harsh Sahara. A bleak reminder of the perilous journey many migrants endure.

Seasonal mountaineering ranger Robin Pendery from Enumclaw, Washington, died after falling into a crevasse on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park. The incident follows recent climber fatalities on the peak.

A lorry carrying almost 50 migrants broke down in a remote part of the Sahara, leaving 49 dead from thirst, while only two survived and were rescued.

A United Airlines 767 narrowly avoided a catastrophic crash after colliding with a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike. The NTSB report details the crew’s perception of low altitude, the brief window for abort, and the influence of strong winds and a short runway.

Brands flood the football‑fest with star‑filled, cinematic adverts, turning the World Cup into an entertainment battleground.

Shakira and a lineup of global stars light up Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium for the 2026 World Cup debut, amid bustling fans and hopeful national optimism.

After being barred from entering the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Omar Artan has secured the role to referee the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa.

Somali referee Omar Artan, barred from entering the US, returns to Mogadishu with support, vows to officiate at the 2030 World Cup

The New York Knicks are poised for a historic Finals win amid heightened security from a possible Trump appearance, sparking city‑wide celebration and fan frenzy.

Shakira and a lineup of global stars light up Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium for the 2026 World Cup debut, amid bustling fans and hopeful national optimism.

The highly‑anticipated wedding of singer‑musician Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce has sparked a global frenzy, as fans scour social‑media and news outlets for clues about the date, location and guest list.

Carry a chest‑stab death in LA, a 44‑year‑old arrested on murder charge.

The renowned Congolese singer receives the country’s top honour, reflecting on his cultural impact while enjoying record-breaking chart success across Europe and beyond.

When the 60 Minutes reporter took on CBS executives, his confronting words sparked a firestorm about authority and accountability in media.

Vice‑president JD Vance calls out Netanyahu’s approach amid growing tensions over the Iran war.

Somali referee Omar Artan, barred from entering the US, returns to Mogadishu with support, vows to officiate at the 2030 World Cup

During a D‑Day memorial speech in Normandy, Hegseth warned that European beaches are now being flooded by “pocket invasions” of migrants and called on Europe to make tough decisions about border security.

When the 60 Minutes reporter took on CBS executives, his confronting words sparked a firestorm about authority and accountability in media.

Historians challenge the classic narrative that George III was a mad tyrant, revealing new research that paints a more nuanced picture ahead of the US’s semiquincentennial.

US President Donald Trump says a settlement with Iran is close, while Tehran insists the deal is still speculative amid continued strikes and tensions.

A Nigerian flight of 268 passengers returns as anti‑migrant protests spur fears among migrants in Johannesburg.

A suspected RSF drone attack on a funeral convoy in el‑Obeid kills four and injures several, amid Sudan’s brutal three‑year war.

After being barred from entering the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Omar Artan has secured the role to referee the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa.

Vice‑president JD Vance calls out Netanyahu’s approach amid growing tensions over the Iran war.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has discontinued ICE’s practice of reporting deaths of detainees that occur within 30 days after they are released from custody, a move that critics argue obscures the true human cost of immigration detention.

A lorry carrying almost 50 migrants broke down in a remote part of the Sahara, leaving 49 dead from thirst, while only two survived and were rescued.

After the first New World Screwworm case in 60 years, America mobilises a massive sterile‑fly program and a specialised dog brigade to stop the parasite’s spread.

Celine Dion has expressed her sorrow over the passing of Peabo Bryson, the vocalist who co‑starred with her on the hit “Beauty & the Beast” theme song. The Canadian superstar shared an emotional tribute on Twitter, recalling the generosity of the late R&B legend.

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained on espionage charges during a worldwide motorcycle journey, have seen their appeal dismissed by an Iranian court, leaving them in a hunger strike and facing a decade in jail.

A sudden increase in air loss from the ISS’s transfer tunnel forced NASA to order crew members to seal inside the docked SpaceX Dragon lifeboat. After a brief pause in repairs, the astronauts walked back onto the station, re‑establishing normal operations.

India sees a 25% jump in electric vehicle sales, driven by fuel price hikes and new regulations, but charging infrastructure and supply chain issues still hold back widescale adoption.

President Trump has signed a new AI executive order that introduces a month‑long federal vetting process for advanced AI systems, aiming to keep the United States ahead of global competitors while safeguarding national security.

The first American pope’s newly released encyclical frames artificial intelligence as a challenge and a tool, sparking memes, critique from religious scholars and tech entrepreneurs, and renewed calls for public debate on the ethical use of AI.

New satellite‑image analysis reveals that Iranian forces have damaged at least twenty U.S. military sites across the Middle East, with implications for regional security and defense logistics.