In Balochistan’s heat‑blasted roads, a motorbike rider ferries 600 kg of petrol while facing fire risk and political tension. The illegal trade is driven by war‑shaken oil markets, local poverty and bribes.

Japan's Fair Trade Commission raided leading ice‑cream makers, alleging a cartel that raised prices amid record‑hot summer temperatures.

Shock radio personality Kyle Sandilands has secured a A$12.09 million settlement after his decade‑long contract with ARN Media was abruptly cancelled, raising questions about employment law and media ownership.

Interim president Delcy Rodríguez signs agreement with General Electric to restore Venezuela’s electricity system, signalling a shift toward U.S. investment amid chronic power shortages.

Cuba’s tourism sector is in crisis after a sharp drop in visitors triggered by tightened US sanctions, leading to agricultural, medical and economic woes.

Cuba’s tourism sector is in crisis after a sharp drop in visitors triggered by tightened US sanctions, leading to agricultural, medical and economic woes.

Cuba’s visitor numbers fell 58% in five months after US sanctions tightened, with airlines and hotels pulling out and fuel shortages hitting everyday life.

A free tourist train overturned in Cártama during the Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel festival, injuring 17 people but no serious injuries were reported.

A tourist train part of a free tapas event in Cártama, Spain, overturned late Friday night, causing injuries but no serious harm. Investigations continue.

FIFA reports 44,985 attendance at the near‑sell‑out match held at Estadio Akron, despite visible empty seats, amid criticism over ticket prices and demand for the 48‑team World Cup.

Tunisia fired Sabri Lamouchi following a 5‑1 defeat by Sweden in their first World Cup 2026 match and installed Herve Renard as interim head coach.

A 21‑year‑old woman died when instructors failed to attach a rope during a rope‑jump from an abandoned bridge; authorities are seeking criminal liability.

Cape Verde's debut world cup match ended 0‑0 against Spain, sending the island nation into a celebratory frenzy.

FIFA declares Shaun Evans’ hand signal reckless, not deliberate, and finds no disciplinary breach after online backlash.

FIFA seeks to understand the upside‑down OK gesture made by VAR official Shaun Evans in a World Cup match, sparking debate over its possible white‑supremacy meaning.

Media watchdogs flag serious concerns over the show’s background checks after revelations about contestants’ criminal histories.

Legendary jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has passed away at 91, leaving a legacy of politically charged music and a lifetime of global influence.

Jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim, famed for blending South African rhythms with jazz, has passed away peacefully in Germany.

American musician Oliver Tree was killed when his helicopter collided with another in Rio de Janeiro, leaving six people dead.

The former pop star and TV presenter has been charged after claims he kidnapped and shot a taxi driver, sparking a legal showdown.

An altered image of a 2600‑BCE bronze figurine in a grade‑nine textbook sparked criticism; authorities replaced it with the original photo in digital and print editions.

A new U.S.–Iran deal halts hostilities that challenged American influence, while raising questions over long‑term impact on Middle East stability.

After a controversial shading was removed, the original bronze sculpture image returns to the grade‑nine NCERT textbook, following backlash from historians and students.

The U.S. ceasefire pact with Iran challenges Israel’s prime minister, undermining his influence in Washington, security strategy, and electoral narrative.

An impartial look at Hungary’s state‑funded family incentives—from loans and subsidies to cultural shifts—and their mix of success, limits and lessons for other countries.

Polish authorities investigate the murder of Russian caricaturist Semyon Skrepetsky, a vocal critic of the Kremlin, who was shot near a Belarusian consulate.

Retired British couple describe surreal experience when Russian frigate fired warning shots near their yacht in the English Channel.

The Brazilian Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, to prison for lobbying the US to interfere in his father’s coup trial.

Geordin Hill‑Lewis calls for the sacking of John Steenhuisen as agriculture minister amid disputes over the foot‑and‑mouth outbreak and internal party pressures.

The ruling government steps down as it fails to meet economic and political targets, amid concerns over corruption and lack of diversification.

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette‑Marit receives a successful lung transplant amid her health crisis. The royal family adjusts roles amidst her son’s recent imprisonment and a past Epstein link.

A six‑year‑old girl and her mother were seized from a Butembo hospital, spotlighting mistrust and conflict amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak.

Cuba’s tourism sector is in crisis after a sharp drop in visitors triggered by tightened US sanctions, leading to agricultural, medical and economic woes.

US Air Force B‑52 crashes on take‑off from Edwards Air Force Base, killing eight crew including Boeing employees, with investigations ongoing.

Cuba’s visitor numbers fell 58% in five months after US sanctions tightened, with airlines and hotels pulling out and fuel shortages hitting everyday life.

Interim president Delcy Rodríguez signs agreement with General Electric to restore Venezuela’s electricity system, signalling a shift toward U.S. investment amid chronic power shortages.

US Air Force B‑52 crashes on take‑off from Edwards Air Force Base, killing eight crew including Boeing employees, with investigations ongoing.

Venezuela’s interim president signs contract with US firm General Electric to overhaul the nation’s failing power supply, signalling a shift toward opening its economy.

A new US‑Iran deal has opened the Strait of Hormuz, yet vessels remain stalled due to security threats, mine hazards and new tolls. Experts weigh the obstacles that delay maritime traffic.

India temporarily bans Telegram to curb alleged cheating in the NEET‑UG exam, raising concerns over exam integrity and digital freedom.