Bill Gates to visit South Korea in September for meetings with PM Han Seong-sook, discussing potential AI and nuclear tech collaborations.
Syrian security forces killed 2 suspects linked to March 2025 coastal attacks, arrested IS members in Aleppo, and dismantled terror cells, as part of a sustained anti-terror campaign.
Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier hat drei neue Minister im Ausweichquartier am Spreebogen ernannt. Die Zeremonie fand ohne Eid vor dem Bundestag statt, was zu rechtlichen und politischen Diskussionen führt.
Daniel Andrews supports new Victorian Premier Ben Carroll, citing his ability to win the November election. Carroll's first act includes introducing legislation to abolish group voting tickets (GVTs) and announcing a royal commission into the construction sector amid corruption allegations.
Annalena Baerbock, Präsidentin der Uno-Generalversammlung, fordert eine Frau als Nachfolgerin von Uno-Generalsekretär António Guterres, dessen Amtszeit im Dezember endet. Sie betont die Notwendigkeit, Frauen in Führungspositionen zu stärken.
The Liberal Party in Victoria faces governance and potential fraud concerns after registering an ineligible deceased member and two ex-members as preselectors in the key electorate of Ripon ahead of the state election.
FIFA seeks private investment exceeding £7.5bn for World Cup and competitions, sparking widespread criticism from Uefa, Concacaf, and the FA, with potential for a World Cup boycott.
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary opening emphasized confronting Nazi legacy, with speakers like Michel Friedman and Katharina Wagner urging action against rising antisemitism and warning of democracy's fragility.
Uefa criticizes Fifa's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, offering member associations a one-off $20m payment, citing lack of transparency and governance concerns.
59-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura scores first competitive goal since November 2022 in Fukushima United's 7-0 win, extending his 41st professional season.
BM Genel Sekreteri Antonio Guterres, Kıbrıs'ta Türk ve Rum liderlerle görüşerek bölgedeki artan gelişmelerin Kıbrıs sorununa çözüm bulunmasını daha da önemli kıldığını belirtti.
Fem personer åtalas för delaktighet i de kraftiga sprängningarna i Norrköping i november. En 14-åring, som inte är straffmyndig, kommer att stå till ansvar i ett separat förfarande.
BTS boycotts 2027 Grammys, citing concerns that new 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category divides music by region/language, despite their album 'Arirang' being a top seller with mostly English lyrics.
A new extremist paramilitary group, 'Christian Corps', unveiled in Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, plans punitive missions on Ukraine's home front, with alleged support from Zelensky's office.
Die US-Notenbank (Fed) hat den Leitzins bei 3,5-3,75% gelassen. Neun von zwölf Ausschussmitglieder sprachen sich gegen eine Erhöhung aus. Experten erwarten eine Zinserhöhung im September, während US-Präsident Trump einen Zinsschnitt fordert.
A cyber-attack on the UK's Department for Education (DfE) and Police National Legal Database (PNLD) has exposed over 740,000 pieces of data, including personal details of officials, educators, police officers, and members of the public. Hackers, identifying as ExfilSquad, are demanding payment in exchange for not releasing all stolen data.
FIFA's plan to sell World Cup chunks to private investors sparks outrage; Uefa must decide by 19 September, with potential seismic implications for football's governance and future.
A massive, uncontained wildfire in southwest France's Gironde region, spanning an area four times the size of Paris, continues to threaten the region as temperatures are expected to soar to 40°C, despite a temporary halt in overnight spread.
Die US-Notenbank Fed hat den Leitzins unverändert im Zielkorridor zwischen 3,50 und 3,75 Prozent belassen. Drei Zentralbanker stimmten gegen die Entscheidung, da sie einen leichten Anstieg zur Inflationsbekämpfung befürworten. Die Kerninflation liegt über der 2-Prozent-Zielmarke.
Hong Kong to launch revamped Huanggang Port border crossing in September under a new joint inspection model, with drills starting next month following legislative approval for a co-location arrangement with Shenzhen.
The EU has lifted sanctions on Russian sable pelts, easing import restrictions for luxury fur manufacturers, largely due to pressure from Italy and Greece, which rely heavily on Russian supplies. This move is part of a watered-down sanctions package reflecting growing disagreements among EU members over economic interests.
Avtar Singh, raised by grandparents in India, spent decades searching for his biological mother. A chance AI query during a holiday led him to a blog post by Nicci Dhamu, whose mother Savinder Kaur Nagi was Avtar's long-lost parent, revealing a complex family history of separation and silence.
A pastor recounts his experience during the Hiroshima atomic bombing, including his desperate search for his wife and child amidst the devastation.
McLaren driver Lando Norris criticizes Formula 1 for prioritizing business decisions over its sporting aspect, citing new regulations that have reduced speed, despite acknowledging the need for changes to attract investors like Audi.
