Former MP Chalong Riewrang allegedly shot Police Colonel Thongchai Yenprasert over a money dispute in Nonthaburi, Thailand, marking the 12th gun killing in the province within three weeks.
Former NBA player and Republican Senate candidate Royce White announced plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, claiming he identifies as a woman for basketball purposes amid an ongoing debate over transgender athletes in women's sports.
Five months after a US missile strike on a Minab primary school killed 156 people, a journey across Iran from Tehran to Bandar Abbas reveals a nation deeply scarred by war, economic hardship, and shifting political loyalties.
A 14-year-old student killed three teachers and two school officials during an active shooting at a school, after having previously shot dead his grandparents at dawn.
A US think tank report showing steep declines in Chinese and Indian student visas has sparked sharp criticism in China, where state media accused the organisation of politicising academic exchanges and recycling unfounded security claims.
Brazil plans its debut yuan-denominated sovereign bond before year-end. The small issuance aims to establish a sovereign curve to attract new investors and facilitate Chinese investment in Brazilian companies.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes warns the AI infrastructure boom, fueled by debt, could spark a 2008-like credit crisis. He predicts a government liquidity response could then propel Bitcoin to $1 million.
Independent MP Kate Chaney is pushing to amend federal laws that currently criminalize telehealth for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) consultations, despite most states allowing VAD. The Labor national conference voted to repeal the law, but PM Anthony Albanese has expressed concerns about safeguards. Medical and legal bodies support the change, citing patient suffering and delays in care, while some religious leaders oppose it. Chaney's bill is set for debate on August 11.
Taiwan Travelogue, winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, explores Taiwan's colonial past under Japan, sparking debates on identity, legacy, and pressure from China, which claims Taiwan.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham postpones assisted dying legislation, prioritizing fixes to palliative and social care systems first, citing challenges in introducing the debate amid current care shortcomings.
Corporate Bitcoin holdings, often financed by convertible notes and preferred shares, face maturity and dividend pressures that can force companies like Strategy and Bitdeer to sell BTC, impacting market supply regardless of long-term price beliefs.
Kristina Moore inherited her late father's Baltimore home but discovered a $228,000 water bill, preventing its sale. The bill is linked to a single meter serving the entire Springwood Estates community, attached to her father's property, raising questions of liability.
دحضت نجمة هوليوود ريبيل ويلسون مزاعم التشهير التي رفعتها الممثلة شارلوت ماكينيس ضدها، والتي اتهمتها بنشر أكاذيب على إنستغرام حول شكوى تحرش جنسي مزعومة تتعلق بفيلمهما "The Deb"، حيث رفضت قاضية أسترالية الدعوى.
Adolf Hitler's birth house in Braunau am Inn, Austria, has been converted into a police station after a €20 million renovation, a move intended to prevent it from becoming a neo-Nazi pilgrimage site but which has divided local residents and sparked debate over historical memory.
Actress Rebel Wilson has won a defamation lawsuit brought by co-star Charlotte MacInnes, who alleged Wilson defamed her in social media posts. A federal court judge found MacInnes failed to prove serious harm, concluding a dispute over sexual harassment claims related to their film 'The Deb'.
Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 about the intensifying debate between privacy and public safety in the AI era. His company, valued at $7.5 billion, faces public backlash despite significant investment, particularly over its surveillance technology used by law enforcement.
BrewDog founder James Watt faces complaints to the UK's data privacy watchdog, ICO, regarding his unexpected bid to buy back the company. Shareholders claim Watt contacted them without clear consent, raising GDPR concerns after their shares were rendered worthless in an earlier sale to Tilray.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-finals, extending their record to six wins officiated by Argentinian referees. This statistic gained significance due to pre-match controversy over appointing an all-Argentinian crew, sparking accusations of bias given the rivalry with Argentina.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in a World Cup quarter-final, extending their record to six wins officiated by Argentinian referees. The appointment of an all-Argentinian crew sparked bias accusations due to the France-Argentina rivalry, but FIFA defended refereeing independence.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in a World Cup quarter-final, extending their record to six wins officiated by Argentinian referees. The appointment of an all-Argentinian crew sparked bias accusations due to the France-Argentina rivalry, but FIFA defended refereeing independence.
A landslide near Himkoti on the new Vaishno Devi pilgrimage track in Reasi district, J&K, caused by heavy rainfall, led to a temporary suspension of battery car services. The old route remained unaffected, and authorities are working to clear debris.
Character.AI introduces c.ai Series, short-form, AI-generated animated microdramas. Viewers can interact with characters post-episode, differentiating it from traditional microdrama services. The platform aims to expand beyond chatbots into a broader entertainment space.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is strongly opposing the CLARITY Act, warning that stablecoins offering yield could lead to a 'shadow banking' crisis similar to 2008. Banks argue they lack regulatory safeguards, while crypto firms see them as consumer choice.
A four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Rohini Sector 16 on Wednesday evening during rainfall, sparking a major rescue operation. Several people are feared trapped under the debris. The building was reportedly old and undergoing renovation.
