Qatar PM denies snubbing US vice president in viral video
Qatar's Prime Minister told Al Jazeera that reports of him snubbing the US vice president were unfounded.
Guinea bans exports of raw gold to boost local refining
The prohibition is intended to boost the country's economy by refining gold domestically.
Argentina vs Austria LIVE: World Cup 2026
Follow updates as Messi's Argentina play Austria in Group J, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
Britain’s economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU – AP News
- Britain’s economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU AP News
- Opinion | 10 Years After Brexit, the Dismal Verdict Is In The New York Times
- Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit CNN
- What to know about the legacy of Brexit, which still divides Britain 10 years on PBS
- We need to talk about Brexit Financial Times
AI models that can take down governments and business months away, rare Five Eyes statement warns
Signal agencies in Australia, the US, the UK, New Zealand and Canada sound alarm after Trump blocks foreign nationals from Anthropic’s Fable AI model
Powerful AI models capable of taking down governments and businesses are mere months away, cyber intelligence agencies for the Five Eyes have warned in a rare joint statement, urging leaders to “act now”.
The surprising public intervention by signals agencies for Australia, the US, the UK, New Zealand and Canada comes after the Trump administration earlier this month decided to block “foreign nationals” from using a much-hyped AI model built by tech company Anthropic, called Fable.
Continue reading...China adds 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner, to export control list
Export ban follows move by Pentagon to blacklist major Chinese companies such as Alibaba and Baidu.
Pakistan issues nationwide alert over fears of heavy rains, floods
Warning comes as country braces for likely fourth consecutive year of punishing monsoon, expected to arrive this month.
Far-right de la Espriella elected Colombia president: What’s next?
Election results show Trump-endorsed millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins by razor-thin margin.
Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts
The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.
JD Vance touts progress on key issues in US-Iran negotiations
JD Vance touts progress on key issues in US-Iran negotiations.
Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers’ body says
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.
US strike on an alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills two
SOUTHCOM said it notified the US Coast Guard about the 'six male survivors' without providing details of their rescue.
Gaza’s surfers seek solace from war in the Mediterranean Sea
Surfers still ride the waves off Gaza despite the ever-present threat of becoming an Israeli military target.
How Canada’s Muslims face ‘perfect storm’ amid rising xenophobia
As anti-immigrant rhetoric intensifies in Canada, community advocates say Muslim communities face heightened risks.
Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.
Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.
UK PM Keir Starmer resigns. And, US and Iran agree to roadmap for final deal – NPR
- UK PM Keir Starmer resigns. And, US and Iran agree to roadmap for final deal NPR
- First round of U.S.-Iran negotiations ends and U.K. PM resigns: Morning Rundown NBC News
- U.S.-Iran roadmap, Greenspan dies at 100, Starmer resigns and more in Morning Squawk CNBC
- World in Brief: Keir Starmer resigns; Trump’s threats as first Iran talks conclude The Economist
- European shares close higher on US-Iran talks; UK's Starmer resigns Reuters
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia – CBS News
- Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia CBS News
- Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker BBC
- Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine NPR
- Almost three tonnes of cocaine found buried under Sydney property in Australia’s biggest ever seizure, police say The Guardian
- Police seize $572 million cocaine in Australia's biggest haul Reuters
Marius Borg Høiby rape conviction renews focus in Norway on consent in digital age
Norway is supposedly one of world’s most gender-equal countries, yet sexual violence remains prevalent across society
In many ways, the case of Marius Borg Høiby, who was sentenced to four years in prison last week after being found guilty of offences including domestic violence and two counts of rape, was exceptional.
The king’s 29-year-old step-grandson grew up in the public eye alongside the royal family, mixing in Oslo’s wealthiest circles, partying at exclusive nightclubs and having afterparties at his family’s official royal residence.
Continue reading...Late singer Oliver Tree’s body returned to US after helicopter crash
The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.