Tokyo raises single-entry visa fees from 3,000 to 15,000 yen and multi‑entry from 6,000 to 30,000 yen amid a weak yen and rising tourist costs.

A plunging rupee and stricter visas are forcing Indian students to consider alternatives and rethink costly foreign education.

Germany weighs a short‑term coal comeback as soaring gas prices challenge its energy transition, balancing supply security with climate goals.

Free apartment cleaning by an AI company comes at the cost of privacy, as the service records and sells data to train home‑working robots.

At this year’s Las Vegas convention, true‑crime enthusiasts meet families and advocacy groups, blurring the line between entertainment and real‑world justice.

Tokyo raises single-entry visa fees from 3,000 to 15,000 yen and multi‑entry from 6,000 to 30,000 yen amid a weak yen and rising tourist costs.

A towering fire at the Viva Wyndham resort near Bayahibe engulfed multiple buildings, killing a 46‑year‑old Italian tourist and prompting the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests. The blaze was brought under control but the resort remains closed.

A blaze gutted the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort, killing a 46‑year‑old Italian tourist and forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 guests.

A tragic incident in Central Park: an 18‑year‑old tourist from India fell from a carriage and died after the driver left to take a photo.

A private jet crashed onto a Texas motorway, and local residents used tools to free trapped passengers. One fatality confirmed.

A Cape Verde fan erupts with emotion during a live BBC News interview as his nation scores its first World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 tournament.

India A’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi records fastest 11‑ball fifty, eclipsing prior List‑A record, but misses ODI squad while slated for T20 debut.

The Netherlands and Curacao delivered double triumphs while King Willem‑Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Ariane enjoyed a historic football day.

70‑year‑old dies after being hit with a metal boule during a brawl between beachfront and town teams in Mimizan.

French prosecutors confirm that Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will face a rape trial, raising questions about his travel and the impact on Morocco's World Cup campaign.

The 88‑year‑old painter’s funeral was held in private, with only close family present. Memorial services across London, Los Angeles, Paris and Yorkshire are planned for next year.

France bans alcohol at the annual Fête de la Musique amid a red‑alert heatwave to protect crowds and free up emergency services.

At this year’s Las Vegas convention, true‑crime enthusiasts meet families and advocacy groups, blurring the line between entertainment and real‑world justice.

A backstage glimpse into Gorillaz’s historic solo stadium performance, highlighting a multicultural crew, surreal visuals, and a message of unity.

France imposes an alcohol ban on its annual music festivals amid a red heatwave alert, aiming to protect public health and ease emergency services.

Donald Trump accuses Italy’s prime minister of repeatedly begging for a photo at the G7 summit, reigniting tensions between the U.S. and Italy.

A new memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran reshapes sanctions, access to oil, and the future of a stalled nuclear talks stage.

Japanese football fans earn kudos for cleaning stadiums, but social media has spotlighted the stark domestic gender‑work gap, calling on men to pitch in at home.

India’s dream of World Cup glory remains distant as the national team grapples with a lack of grassroots structure and slipping FIFA rankings.

ZDF deletes misleading intro linking Musk to alleged migrant‑hunting amid Belfast violence.

After talks in Switzerland, JD Vance confirmed Iran agreed to reopen nuclear inspections, marking a significant step toward a broader Middle East settlement.

Tokyo raises single-entry visa fees from 3,000 to 15,000 yen and multi‑entry from 6,000 to 30,000 yen amid a weak yen and rising tourist costs.

Colombia’s 2026 election is framed by escalating violence, forcing voters to choose between a left‑wing negotiated peace and a right‑wing hard‑line crackdown.

Ethiopia's Prosperity Party secures overwhelming majority amid disputed vote, raising fears of renewed violence in Tigray and beyond.

President Trump vows to restart fixing the Reflecting Pool after a wave of vandalism undermined a costly renovation. The national park may face a second draining this month.

France bans alcohol at the annual Fête de la Musique amid a red‑alert heatwave to protect crowds and free up emergency services.

France imposes an alcohol ban on its annual music festivals amid a red heatwave alert, aiming to protect public health and ease emergency services.

US government stops $400m PEPFAR support for South Africa’s HIV/AIDS response amid political fallout.

Australia reports its first H5N1 bird‑flu case after the virus surfaces in a migratory sea‑bird, marking global spread.

Six‑year‑old child found safe after hospital raid; Ebola crisis in DR Congo faces violence and spreading Bundibugyo strain.

Free apartment cleaning by an AI company comes at the cost of privacy, as the service records and sells data to train home‑working robots.

A near‑200‑drone attack on a Moscow refinery left residents saying oil droplets fell from the sky, sparking concerns of health hazards.

Reliance’s telecom unit Jio is preparing a huge share sale that could lift the market and underline India’s growing tech power.

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani announces Jio Platforms' IPO, which could raise over $4bn. The listing is poised to test India’s post‑volatility market appetite.

Apple will raise its product prices as memory chip costs skyrocket, driven by AI boom and supply constraints, citing unsustainable costs and potential increases for iPhone 18 and other devices.