SpaceX’s record IPO turns Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire, raising questions about wealth inequality, space tech and quantum‑driven market insight.

A Shanghai tech worker turns to Douyin’s virtual parents for supportive words as his own family offers little encouragement.

Despite a 150‑mile restriction, Ticketmaster assures Knicks fans that pre‑purchased tickets will remain valid for Game 5 in Texas.

FIFA defends a 44,985 attendance figure for the South Korea‑Czech Republic match, citing ticket scanning data, while critics point to many empty seats and fan pricing concerns.

A fraudulent agency promised Burmese refugees a new life in Finland, but students paid €10,000 each and were denied residence permits, sparking a Finnish investigation.

FIFA claims its attendance data was accurate despite empty seats seen in concourses during the South Korea vs Czech Republic match, citing scanned tickets and official operations data.

Investigators probe the 2025 Bengaluru‑London Boeing 787 crash, with new evidence pointing to a possible crew action; the final report is still awaited.

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.

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chose to watch the USA vs. Paraguay match in Los Angeles, where his girlfriend, pop star Katy Perry, performed, sparking backlash in Canada.

A Haitian defence ministry chief of staff has been abducted in Port‑au‑Prince, spotlighting the surge in gang‑related kidnappings and the strain on international police efforts.

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s crown princess, will hear the outcome of a 40‑charge rape trial, amid royal family scrutiny and the princess’s ill health.

Russian families turn to deepfake videos to conjure vanished loved ones, sparking debate over grief, ethics and the battlefield’s digital afterlife.

A federal judge has ordered the removal of Donald Trump’s name from Washington DC’s Kennedy Center, sparking protests and legal debate over naming rights.

A tourist train overturned during a tapas festival in Cártama, Spain, injuring 17 people, but no serious injuries reported.

A 35‑year‑old woman was severely injured after a shark bite at Coogee Beach, Sydney, leading to airlift to hospital and beach closures.

Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Lagos’ Euracare hospital of stalling a coronial inquest into her 21‑month‑old son’s death, prompting a legal challenge.

A 17‑year‑old Kenyan teenager’s murder during protests over a planned Ebola quarantine centre has reignited call for transparency and police accountability.

A sharp decline in confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo is welcome, but the underlying risks of incomplete contact tracing and community mistrust highlight that the outbreak still poses a serious regional danger.

Russian families turn to deepfake videos to conjure vanished loved ones, sparking debate over grief, ethics and the battlefield’s digital afterlife.

SpaceX’s record IPO turns Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire, raising questions about wealth inequality, space tech and quantum‑driven market insight.

US authorities order Anthropic to suspend its Claude Fable 5 model, raising questions about AI regulation and cyber‑security.

After a US government order to halt foreign use, Anthropic temporarily disables Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, sparking debate over AI safety and national security.

SpaceX’s debut raises Musk to a paper trillionaire, sparking debate over wealth inequality, AI ambitions and the future of the lunar economy.

NYC celebrations for the Knicks’ first title in 53 years turned violent, leaving a bus aflame, a teenager shot and dozens of arrests.

New York Knicks clinch NBA championship after 53‑year drought, ending a long saga of disappointment.

Despite a 150‑mile restriction, Ticketmaster assures Knicks fans that pre‑purchased tickets will remain valid for Game 5 in Texas.

FIFA defends a 44,985 attendance figure for the South Korea‑Czech Republic match, citing ticket scanning data, while critics point to many empty seats and fan pricing concerns.

FIFA claims its attendance data was accurate despite empty seats seen in concourses during the South Korea vs Czech Republic match, citing scanned tickets and official operations data.

Nine former contestants from the reality‑TV series claim they were not told that their on‑screen partners had criminal convictions, sparking calls for stricter background checks.

New York Knicks clinch NBA championship after 53‑year drought, ending a long saga of disappointment.

A Shanghai tech worker turns to Douyin’s virtual parents for supportive words as his own family offers little encouragement.

British artist David Hockney painted same‑sex love in the 1960s, defying laws that criminalised homosexuality, and paved the way for LGBT visibility in art.

The DOJ approved a landmark media merger, clearing the way for Paramount to absorb Warner Bros Discovery, a deal that reshapes Hollywood and could trigger further regulatory backlash.

British artist David Hockney painted same‑sex love in the 1960s, defying laws that criminalised homosexuality, and paved the way for LGBT visibility in art.

An 11‑year‑old girl’s burial in southwestern France ignites anger over police failures after her suspect was flagged for child abuse years earlier.

Swiss voters decide whether to cull the population to 10 million, raising stakes for housing, labour, and EU ties.

King Charles honours the late David Hockney, drawing applause from artists, politicians and the public as the beloved painter’s legacy lives on in exhibitions worldwide.

Celebrating the life of the artist who reshaped contemporary art with vivid swimming‑pool scenes, bright acrylics, and pioneering digital tools.