The Bank of Japan lifts its policy rate to 1%—the highest in 31 years—responding to surging energy costs and a new inflationary trend. The move signals a shift towards normal monetary policy after two decades of near‑zero rates.

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

Japan's central bank lifts policy rate to 1%, its highest since 1995, amid rising energy costs and inflationary pressures.

US President Donald Trump claims a deal to halt military operations with Iran has been signed, with officials saying the Strait of Hormuz will reopen shortly.

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.

The probe into the 12 June 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash remains ongoing, with no completion date, amid debates over pilot involvement and fuel cut.

Nigerian citizens repatriated from South Africa as xenophobic violence rises—exploring the causes, government responses and regional fallout.

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.

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.

On the White House South Lawn, President Trump and thousands of MMA fans witnessed the UFC lightweight title fight as Justin Gaethje captured the belt amid a mix of cheers, courtship and scrutiny.

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.

A Mexican spectator was caught on video pulling a slanted‑eye gesture during the World Cup, prompting backlash. He later apologized and lost his engineering guild position.

The break‑away region of Somaliland has launched a diplomatic mission in Jerusalem following Israel’s recognition, sparking varied reactions across Africa and the Middle East.

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.

Governor Gavin Newsom claims federal agents are probing his wife and former staff, citing political retaliation linked to possible presidential ambitions.

The FBI reports a multi‑state operation disrupted a plot to use drones and explosives during a UFC event on the White House south lawn.

Hungarian parliament passed a constitutional amendment that caps a prime minister’s time in office at eight years, ensuring PM Péter Magyar and preventing Viktor Orbán’s comeback.

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.

Ebola patient Daniel Kitambala reunites with relief after a three‑week stay, sparking celebration in a treatment centre amid a hard‑hit outbreak.

Medical charity MSF is accused of sexual exploitation and trafficking of Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad. The scandal surfaces amid Sudan’s ongoing civil conflict.

Thermal imaging reveals Delhi streets reaching 60+°C, far above official air temperatures, raising concerns for public health.

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie claims a Lagos hospital delayed and blocked a coronial inquiry into her 21‑month‑old son’s death.

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

Government blocks Telegram to curb cheating ahead of NEET‑UG retest, sparking debate over digital rights and exam integrity.

The deadly crash of a U.S. Air Force B‑52 bomber at Edwards Air Force Base in California claims eight lives, including Boeing employees, sparking national mourning and investigations.

A look at why UK convertible sales have plummeted, what has replaced them, and whether the nostalgic open‑top can return.

In Russia families use AI to create videos of lost soldiers, seeking comfort but sparking debate over ethics amid war‑related grief.