New South Wales will launch a gun buyback scheme offering up to AUS$1,000 for firearms following the Bondi Beach terror attack, becoming the first Australian state to offer cash for surrendering weapons.
Firefighters in western Germany have stabilized a massive wildfire in the Hürtgen Forest that forced over 2,000 residents from their homes. The blaze, the largest in North Rhine-Westphalia's history, has been complicated by unexploded World War II ordnance.
Explring the 100-year history of the modern weekend, from Henry Ford's 1926 introduction of the five-day week to modern challenges like hybrid work, 'Skiveday Friday', and four-day week trials.
Dezesseis candidatos disputam as duas vagas do Rio de Janeiro no Senado Federal nas eleições de 2026. O primeiro turno está marcado para 4 de outubro.
Aging Sisters of Charity and other interfaith activists protest ICE detention conditions outside Delaney Hall in New Jersey, making immigrant advocacy their final mission as their historic religious order prepares to close.
Luxury home sales in mainland China's top cities are increasing as wealthy tech beneficiaries improve their housing, but analysts warn this is insufficient to revive the broader struggling real estate sector.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited Devdutt Padikkal's preparation after the left-hander scored an unbeaten 131 to lead India to 288 for two on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Manchester United lost 4-2 to AC Milan in their pre-season finale, with Marcus Rashford making his first appearance of the season amid uncertainty over his future.
NLSIU students and alumni condemn Bar Council of India chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra's attendance at their convocation, citing his handling of the NALSAR University controversy and the Chief Justice of India's involvement, demanding accountability and an apology.
Japan's rugby team, mostly inexperienced, lost 56-17 to Australia after a promising first half, with Coach Eddie Jones emphasizing the need for sustained focus over 90 minutes.
Lamborghini's Revuelto SV embodies the 'quantum of driving' concept, merging driver and vehicle for an immersive experience. With a hybrid-electric powertrain producing 1,050 hp, enhanced downforce, and a new Pilota mode, it promises unparalleled performance and emotion, blending speed with subtle electric capabilities.
Chinese esports star Chen Zhengzheng ('Cat'), a 28-year-old Honor of Kings player, reflects on the rapid growth of competitive gaming in China, from humble beginnings to selling out international arenas like the Esports World Cup in Paris.
Christopher Berry-Dee, the UK's bestselling true crime author, faces allegations of domestic violence, child sexual abuse, and fabricating quotes from serial killers, contradicting his claimed sympathy for victims.
The Netherlands leads in climate-resilient agriculture, Germany's Kiel innovates against extreme weather, Egypt uses tourism for sea turtle conservation, and European beaver populations boom to combat environmental disasters.
The BBC is seeking to subpoena Donald Trump's children (Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump) and son-in-law (Jared Kushner) for testimony and records to defend against Trump's defamation lawsuit over a documentary on the January 6 US Capitol insurrection.
Two US Army helicopter pilots, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey (34) and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead (25), were killed when their AH-64 Apache crashed during a maintenance test flight near Fort Hood, Texas. An Army safety investigation team is probing the cause.
China's new portfolio managers, including Yuan Zeqiang at Caitong Fund Management, suffer significant losses (up to 36%) in debut portfolios due to heavy tech stock exposure amid market volatility.
Airtel discontinues several prepaid plans, including the popular Rs 299 pack, effectively raising tariffs by 3%-4% to support ARPU growth, as reported in Q2 with a 37.3% profit increase to Rs 8,167 crore.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains calm about his expiring contract, focusing instead on strengthening his squad for a successful title defense, acknowledging the need for improvement over last season.
Mubadala Investment Company and Abu Dhabi Investment Council retained a combined $764 million exposure to BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) through Q2, despite Bitcoin's 29% annual decline, as Abu Dhabi deepens its crypto regulatory and investment push.
Afghanistan faces a deepening crisis 5 years after the Taliban takeover, with nearly half the population needing humanitarian aid, rampant poverty forcing child marriages, and a systematic erosion of women's rights, exacerbated by economic collapse and international aid cuts.
Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner, Ada Chung, advises caution with personal data, especially in online shopping and sign-ups, as complaints rose 62% in the first half of 2026, largely attributed to the AI era.
The US has deployed a coastguard training team to Taiwan for a two-week program, enhancing small-boat operations and teamwork amid China's heightened presence east of the island.
Single-family housing investor sentiment hit an all-time low in June on the RCN Capital/CJ Patrick Company Investor Sentiment Index, driven by high interest rates, rising insurance and home costs, and geopolitical conflict.
