Original Birkin bag shatters record with £7m sale
The prototype of the most famous bag in fashion, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, smashes auction records.
Bangladesh’s ousted Sheikh Hasina charged with crimes against humanity
Former leader, who is in hiding in India, indicted over deadly crackdown on anti-government protests last year
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has been formally charged with crimes against humanity after being accused of ordering a deadly crackdown against anti-government protests last year that left more than 1,400 people dead.
Hasina, who fled the country on 5 August last year, was charged in absentia by a three-judge panel on Thursday. She remains in hiding in neighbouring India and has ignored formal requests for her to return.
Continue reading...US aid cuts could lead to millions more HIV/AIDS deaths by 2029, UN warns
United Nations 2025 Global AIDS Update says if funding not replaced, cuts may reverse 'decades' of progress on HIV/AIDS.
Nutella maker Ferrero to acquire WK Kellogg for $3.1bn
Deal announced as cereal giant Kellogg struggles as consumer demand slows due to inflation.
Starmer says ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal with France to begin within weeks – BBC
- Starmer says 'one in, one out' migrant deal with France to begin within weeks BBC
- Watch: Macron's day with the Royal Family BBC
- In Pictures: Macron’s U.K. State Visit, From a Polite Kiss to a Lavish Royal Banquet The New York Times
- Defence drives a Franco-British rapprochement Financial Times
- Macron beats Trump to London The Economist
Russia’s intensifying drone war is spreading fear and eroding Ukrainian morale
Ukraine is in danger of being overwhelmed by deadly strikes as Russia sends in swarms of drones.
Amanda Anisimova upsets Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon tennis final
The world number 12 reaches maiden Grand Slam final with a tough three-set win over top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka.
What’s behind Trump’s 50 percent tariff for Brazil despite trade surplus?
Brazil's President Lula has rejected Trump's efforts to use tariffs to extract political concessions.
Hubris In The Kremlin: Vladimir Putin Is Underestimating The West Again – Worldcrunch
- Hubris In The Kremlin: Vladimir Putin Is Underestimating The West Again Worldcrunch
- Rosenberg: Putin determined to press on despite threat of tougher sanctions BBC
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 10, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Putin, Undeterred by Trump’s Words, Escalates His War Against Ukraine The New York Times
- Russia’s summer Ukraine offensive looks like its deadliest yet The Economist
As Russia pummels Ukraine, cautious allies shift gears to help Kyiv
Germany and the US appear on the cusp of major policy changes, and Ukraine senses its opportunity to secure weapons.
What happened in the Srebrenica genocide?
Bosnia is marking 30 years since the Srebrenica genocide. Al Jazeera’s Alma Milisic explains how it unfolded.
Bonfire effigy of migrant vessel widely condemned in Northern Ireland
Plans to burn an effigy of migrants in a boat as part of Twelfth of July celebrations has been widely condemned.
Nigeria says troops kill dozens of gunmen in northwest and northeast
Authorities claims 24 fighters 'neutralised' around northeast Borno state and 30 armed men killed in northwest Katsina.
Five things Trump should know about Liberia after he praised leader’s ‘good English’
Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US.
Grok’s antisemitic outbursts reflect a problem with AI chatbots – CNN
- Grok’s antisemitic outbursts reflect a problem with AI chatbots CNN
- Musk’s xAI scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic comments AP News
- Musk says Grok chatbot was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler BBC
- What is Grok and why has Elon Musk’s chatbot been accused of anti-Semitism? Al Jazeera
- Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, started calling itself 'MechaHitler' NPR
Lula threatens 50% tariff on US goods in retaliation for Trump levy on Brazil – The Guardian
- Lula threatens 50% tariff on US goods in retaliation for Trump levy on Brazil The Guardian
- Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Brazil if it doesn’t stop the Bolsonaro ‘witch hunt’ trial CNN
- Trump to Impose 50% Brazil Tariff, Citing Bolsonaro Trial The Wall Street Journal
- What’s behind Trump’s 50 percent tariff for Brazil despite trade surplus? Al Jazeera
- In Brazil, Trump faces a country — and a leader — ready for a fight The Washington Post
Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says
Eight children were among 15 people reportedly killed while queuing outside a clinic in the central town of Deir al-Balah.
Human rights court rules Olympic champion Semenya did not get fair hearing
South African runner Caster Semenya wins partial victory in appeal against ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
As Israel and Ukraine Advance Drone Warfare, U.S. Sees Its Own Vulnerabilities – The New York Times
- As Israel and Ukraine Advance Drone Warfare, U.S. Sees Its Own Vulnerabilities The New York Times
- What Drones Can—and Cannot—Do on the Battlefield Foreign Affairs
- The end of drone supremacy politico.eu
- Opinion | Can AI and Drones Replace Soldiers and Jets? The Wall Street Journal
- After Israel, Ukraine drone warfare, Pentagon recognizes US vulnerability Ynetnews
Rubio slams Russia over ‘lack of progress’ toward peace in Ukraine – Politico
- Rubio slams Russia over 'lack of progress' toward peace in Ukraine Politico
- Rubio says U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks AP News
- Russia gives Rubio a 'new and different approach' as Trump pushes for peace with Ukraine Fox News
- Rubio Tells Top Russian Diplomat of Trump’s Frustration Over Putin’s War The New York Times
- Live updates: Judge halts Trump's birthright citizenship order; Rubio hears 'new' Russia idea on ending Ukraine war NBC News