Iran war: Germany condemns attacks on UAE
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for Iran to return to the negotiating table after drone and missile attacks on the UAE. Deutsche Welle reports that tensions in the region are at a high....
China: Explosion at fireworks factory kills at least 21
A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed 21 people and wounded 61 others. President Xi Jinping has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident....
Canadian Fiddler Sues Google Over AI-Generated Defamation
Ashley MacIsaac, a Canadian fiddle player, has launched a $1.5m lawsuit against Google for allegedly defaming him by falsely identifying him as a sex offender in an AI-generated summary of his life and career....
Australian hiker missing in Canada; search suspended
The search for an Australian hiker who went missing in Canada has been suspended due to bad weather. A Sydney woman told the royal commission how everyday life has changed for her and her three children....
US supreme court expedites Voting Rights Act ruling for Louisiana
The US supreme court has gone out of its way to help Louisiana Republicans redraw their congressional maps before this year's midterm elections by allowing a recent ruling that gutted a key part of the Voting Rights Act ...
Trump's World Liberty Financial venture sues crypto entrepreneur for defamation
A suit alleges that Hong Kong-based Justin Sun engaged in a campaign to 'torch' the company's reputation. Reuters reports no further details are available while BBC says the case is ongoing....
ISIL-linked rebels perpetrate brutal attacks on civilians in eastern DRC
Al Jazeera reports that an ISIL-affiliated group has tortured, killed and abducted civilians, including children, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The attacks are described as “extensive brutality” targeting local po...
Three Killed in Colombia Monster Truck Crash
A Colombian girl celebrating her 10th birthday was among three people crushed to death at a monster truck display when a vehicle veered out of control and ploughed into spectators. The incident occurred on Sunday in the ...
UK Eyes Joining €90 Billion Ukraine Loan
The UK is in talks to join the European Union's €90 billion loan to Ukraine, which finances defense orders. The UK will have to cover some interest payments on the borrowing to be eligible....
2026 Met Gala Red Carpet Looks
Extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their way up the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday. The event celebrated "Costume Art"....
Modern slavery at record levels in UK and expected to worsen
Slavery in the UK is at record levels and is expected to worsen over the next decade, according to the government's independent anti-slavery commissioner. Traffickers are exploiting a growing pipeline of vulnerability....
California Seeks Millions from State Farm Over Alleged Claims Violations
The California insurance regulator is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm for allegedly violating the law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Reuters reports that the company w...
Person Shot by Law Enforcement Near Washington Monument
An individual was shot by law enforcement officers near the Washington monument on Monday. The Secret Service said the shooting occurred shortly after JD Vance's motorcade passed through the area, but officials could not...
Pulitzers Honour Damning Coverage of Trump Administration
The Pulitzer Prizes honoured coverage of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and enrichment of allies. The prize committee unleashed a searing attack on US President Donald Trump's attempts to limit freedom ...
Norwegian fish farms polluting fjords with waste likened to 'raw sewage of millions'
A report has found that Norwegian fish farms are filling fjords and other coastal waters with nutrient pollution equivalent to the raw sewage of tens of millions of people each year. The 'fish sludge' in coastal waters n...
China’s Agrochemical Influence Expands Amid Middle East Crisis
As the Middle East conflict spreads uncertainty among farmers, Chinese farmers are carrying out their spring ploughing without issue. China's supply of chemical fertilisers is ample and domestic prices are lower than int...
US Secret Service Shoots Armed Suspect Near White House
An armed man was shot by the US Secret Service in downtown Washington, prompting a brief lockdown of the nearby White House. The shooting occurred just after JD Vance's motorcade passed through the area....
UK Labour leader Starmer calls for whole-society response to rising antisemitism
Labour leader Keir Starmer will call for a whole-of-society response to rising antisemitism, saying that it is not enough simply to condemn the scourge. The prime minister will say responsibility lies with 'every one of ...
US Tech Hegemony Locks Out Global South
The US is using sanctions and export controls to hamstring China's technological ascent, limiting competition and fair play. This approach is seen as cheating rather than competing fairly....
Three dead off NSW coast after rescue boat rolls
Three people confirmed dead but four made it to shore after a rescue went wrong in rough seas. The incident occurred while trying to help a sinking yacht....