Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians’ bid to legalise cannabis
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks
Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports.
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.
Ukraine war latest: Putin hits civilian ship after threatening ‘powerful’ attacks – The Independent
- Ukraine war latest: Putin hits civilian ship after threatening ‘powerful’ attacks The Independent
- Russian attack on cargo ship kills three crew, Ukrainian officials say Reuters
- Two people killed in Russian attack on another vessel in Odesa Oblast Українська правда
- Russia Attacks Two Civilian Cargo Ships in Black Sea, Killing Captain and Injuring Three UNITED24 Media
- Enemy drones attack civilian and industrial infrastructure in Odesa region Ukrinform
Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’
US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.
Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says
Argentina are 'in good shape' and have no concerns over fatigue as the world champions look to book another final.
US Fifth Fleet targeted in Bahrain, says Iran, in latest exchange of strikes – as it happened – The Guardian
- US Fifth Fleet targeted in Bahrain, says Iran, in latest exchange of strikes – as it happened The Guardian
- Live updates: US launches fourth night of strikes on Iran and restarts naval blockade CNN
- US hits ‘dozens’ of military targets in additional round of strikes The Hill
- 'Enough Is Enough': Lawmakers Criticize Trump Over Resumption of Iran War Time Magazine
- Iran war updates: US launches ‘additional round of strikes’ Al Jazeera
China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests
Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.
Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory’s border fence with Spain is removed – AP News
Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss
France striker admits Spain controlled the game and made them pay for errors in the semifinal in Dallas.
Spain crashes Paris party by beating France in the World Cup semis
Dreams of reaching the World Cup final for a third time running were dashed when France were beaten 2-0 by Spain.
US star Balogun knew red card reversal would ‘cause a lot of controversy’
Striker says FIFA's decision to suspend his one-match ban led to 'a lot of outside noise' before USA's knockout match.
Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.
Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India – Reuters
- Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India Reuters
- West Bengal: Indian state on the boil after 11-year-old raped and drowned in Baruipur BBC
- Protests engulf Indian state after rape and murder of 11-year-old girl The Guardian
- Sexual Assault and Killing of Girl Set Off Days of Protest in West Bengal The New York Times
- CPM leader arrested in Baruipur mob violence case: Who is Md Lahek Ali? The Indian Express
China expels Politburo member Ma Xingrui in Xi’s anti-corruption campaign – AP News
- China expels Politburo member Ma Xingrui in Xi’s anti-corruption campaign AP News
- China Purges Top Official Over Corruption and Sex Charges The New York Times
- China Expels Former Politburo Member Over Graft and Sex Charges Bloomberg.com
- China purges third Politburo member in deepening anti-graft drive Reuters
- China links family of ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui to ‘rampant corruption’ South China Morning Post
Spain fans erupt as team reaches World Cup final
Fans erupted in celebration after Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinals, securing their place in the 2026 Finals
Iran war live: Trump says strikes ‘will continue until I say enough’
Iran's bridges, power plants possible targets, Trump said as IRGC says it attacked US forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan.
Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.
US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent
The House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed bill that would end decades of Americans having to reset their clocks twice a year.
How a former ‘street kid’ is key to South Africa’s police corruption inquiry
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.