Crackdown on opposition on Turkey sparks protests after Izmir officials arrested over alleged corruption

Bob Vylan dropped from Kave Fest after Glastonbury chants of “death to the IDF” drew widespread political backlash.

Russia intensifies offensives in Donetsk and Sumy as Ukraine faces shortages and seeks US support before ceasefire talks

Trump has threatened 35% tariffs on Japan, warning no deadline extension as trade talks stall over rice and agriculture.

The US has paused some weapons shipments to Ukraine, citing concerns over military stockpiles as Russia intensifies its assault.

President Trump says Israel has agreed to a 60-day Gaza ceasefire, urging Hamas to accept the final proposal.

Owolabi Salis becomes the first Nigerian in space, joining Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission alongside five other civilian astronauts.

Germany has targeted Russia’s shadow fleet with new checks on tanker insurance to enforce sanctions and protect the Baltic Sea.

After a tie in the Senate, Vice-President JD Vance casts deciding vote to advance Trump’s major tax and spending bill.

Denmark has expanded its military service to women to boost recruitment and strengthen defence amid growing security concerns in Europe.

After 24 hours of negotiations, a Republican-backed tax and spending bill stalls in Senate amid internal party divisions.

Trump urges review of Musk’s subsidies, reigniting feud as Tesla shares drop and Republicans fear political repercussions in 2026.

As severe heatwave continues to grip Europe, more than a thousand schools are closed in France 

Thousands of transgender service members face forced separation under Trump’s military ban, reigniting debate over identity and service

Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from duty over a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s powerful former leader

Meta reorganises AI under new Superintelligence Labs, betting big on AGI despite recent setbacks and fierce competition

Paris and 15 other European regions are on red alert as wildfires, health risks, and school closures escalate in rising temperatures

Four LeMan Magazine employees have been arrested in Turkey over a cartoon accused of depicting Prophet Muhammad, sparking protests 

A father jumped overboard to save his daughter after she fell from a Disney cruise ship deck, both were rescued

A report in The Lancet medical journal says Trump’s USAID cuts could cause 14 million preventable deaths, including 4.5 million children.