US prosecutors charged 11 people in a decade-long scheme arranging over 1,000 sham marriages mainly for Chinese nationals seeking green cards, including matches with 14 active-duty American soldiers.
Despite earlier predictions of mass job losses from artificial intelligence, a year later major employment displacement hasn't occurred. Instead, AI is changing the nature of work, raising hiring bars, and requiring new skills.
The parents of Genevieve Meehan, a nine-month-old who died after being strapped face down to a beanbag at a nursery, fear unsafe sleeping practices are widespread across England, as new restrictions approach.
A Guardian investigation found that the Trump administration quietly attempted to subject at least 10 hunger strikers in US immigrant detention to involuntary medical procedures, including force-feeding. At least three detainees were confirmed subjected to these procedures, which human rights groups widely consider torture, with others breaking their strikes as procedures loomed.
Waymo aims to exit its deal with Uber, offering robotaxis on its own app in Austin and Atlanta from January 2028, amid contract end in May 2028 and escalating tensions over safety concerns.
The European Union has added several Russian gold mining companies, including Nordgold Management and Yuzhuralzoloto, along with diamond exporter First Diamond Company, to its sanctions blacklist as part of a new package.
In May 2026, US LNG exports reached 502.8 bln cubic feet, a 6.5% decrease from April but 15.5% higher year-on-year. Europe remained the primary destination, but Asia's share significantly increased to 41.3% due to the ongoing Middle East crisis and supply disruptions from Qatar and the UAE.
Mykhailo Drapatyi, a 43-year-old major general, has been appointed commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces by President Zelenskyy. Known for his frontline experience and reformist views, Drapatyi's appointment aims to boost morale and shift war momentum amid political turmoil and public demand for change.
Ukraine's State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development warns the country faces its toughest winter in five years due to a vulnerable power grid, risking widespread outages and heating disruptions. Lack of protection for energy infrastructure and ongoing damage repairs contribute to the high risk.
Three teenagers, Cole Turley (18), Jay Stewart (19), and an unnamed 15-year-old, were jailed for murdering 16-year-old Kayden Moy on Irvine Beach, North Ayrshire, in May 2024. Turley and Stewart received life sentences with minimums of 16 years, and the 15-year-old a minimum of 14 years detention. Moy's father expressed the family's enduring grief.
Conair is recalling the Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grill due to a risk of the tempered glass window in the pizza oven shattering. There have been 37 reported incidents in the US and 1 in Canada, with no reported injuries.
A retiree is suing former Hong Kong plastic surgeon Franklin Li for over HK$12 million, allegedly owed from a loan to fund Li's defense against a manslaughter charge stemming from a botched botox procedure.
Russia saw a 23% surge in foreign tourist arrivals from January to May 2026, reaching 2 million visitors. This growth is attributed to simplified visa procedures and expanded air travel routes.
South Africa is launching a large-scale project to eradicate mice on Marion Island, a subantarctic island, by dropping 550 tons of poison via six helicopters. The mice, introduced in the 19th century, have begun attacking native seabirds, threatening the island's unique biodiversity and ecological balance.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating two £250,000 donations made to Reform UK in May 2024 by Fiona Cottrell, mother of convicted fraudster George Cottrell, an ally of Nigel Farage. The probe concerns potential concealment of impermissible donations. Two individuals have been interviewed under caution.
Andrea Shaw, 23, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly suffocating her 18-month-old twins in May 2025. Shaw had previously gained attention in the anti-vaccine movement, claiming routine childhood vaccines caused their deaths.
Andrea Shaw, 23, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly suffocating her 18-month-old twins. Shaw had previously gained attention in anti-vaccine circles, claiming routine childhood vaccinations caused their deaths.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Mozambique for a working visit, marking the third stop on his African tour after Ethiopia and Niger. He is scheduled to meet with Mozambican leadership and hold talks with Foreign Minister Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas.
Bankers reported a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne to Nigel Farage to the UK's National Crime Agency via a suspicious activity report, citing untraceable funds. This occurs amidst a parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's declaration of the gift.
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is investing $22 million in a new water roller coaster, 'Cannonball!', set to be the tallest and fastest in the US. Opening in May 2027, the ride features a 75-foot drop and 45 mph speeds, designed by Mack Rides.
The EU General Court has dismissed Apple's legal challenges against the Digital Markets Act (DMA), upholding its designation as a gatekeeper for the App Store and iOS. The ruling strengthens EU antitrust regulators' position against Big Tech.
Former Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen is set to become the new head coach of Myanmar's national football team. He arrived in Yangon to finalize contract details, with an official signing expected soon. Andersen previously led Hong Kong to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup finals.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces uncertainty for the 2027 presidential election after a Paris appeals court sentenced her to one year under house arrest with an electronic tag and upheld a ban from public office. The ban is set to expire later this year, but Le Pen may not run if campaigning is hindered.
Former UNLF chairman Rajkumar Meghen is in Delhi to form a peace coalition for Manipur, urging economic integration of Kuki and Meitei communities and highlighting external involvement in the state's violence.
