Russian families use AI to create digital afterlives for soldiers lost in the Ukraine war, sparking debate over ethics and grief.

Vincent, a Shanghai tech worker, turns to a virtual family on Douyin for emotional support, highlighting a new trend amid Chinese youth’s pressure and generational conflict.

Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, with 55% voting against and 45% in favour. The decision has raised questions about Switzerland’s future labour supply and its ties with the European Union.

Despite tariffs, rising oil prices and widening inequality the U.S. continues to grow, thanks to high investment, energy independence and a risk‑tolerant culture.

A Shanghai tech worker turns to a virtual parenting duo on Douyin for emotional support, highlighting growing youth unrest under China’s family expectations.

FIFA confirms many empty seats at the Estadio Akron match due to fans standing on concourses, sparking debate over claimed near‑sell‑out figures.

Officials report progress but give no timetable for the final report on the Boeing 787 shoot-down in Ahmedabad.

The rare celestial alignment that turns Manhattan’s streets into a golden corridor — known as Manhattanhenge — is happening this week. Learn the science, the history, where to watch and when it will occur again.

The 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee relocates to Washington D.C.’s historic Constitution Hall, a move that keeps runners’ focus high amid tougher security and logistical changes.

In a significant policy shift, Thailand has announced reductions in the visa-free stay duration for citizens of over 90 countries, including the UK, from 60 days to 30 days. The change is aimed at enhancing national security.

A quiet night of triumph turned into chaos as a teenager was shot and several buses were torched amid celebrations in Manhattan after the Knicks clinched their first NBA title in 53 years.

FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Artan his full 2026 World Cup fee even after a 11‑hour US interrogation and visa rejection.

Knicks beat Spurs 94‑90 in Game 5 of the Finals, ending a 53‑year title drought and sparking celebration citywide.

Ticketmaster confirms NY Knicks fans will not lose tickets to Saturday’s Game 5 of the NBA finals in San Antonio, despite a 150‑mile restriction.

FIFA says the 44,985 attendance for the South Korea‑Czech Republic match reflects ticket scans, not empty seats, as fans lingered in concourses.

Vincent, a Shanghai tech worker, turns to a virtual family on Douyin for emotional support, highlighting a new trend amid Chinese youth’s pressure and generational conflict.

BBC investigation reveals several Married at First Sight Australia couples were paired with partners who had previous drug or violent convictions, raising safety concerns.

Knicks beat Spurs 94‑90 in Game 5 of the Finals, ending a 53‑year title drought and sparking celebration citywide.

A Shanghai tech worker turns to a virtual parenting duo on Douyin for emotional support, highlighting growing youth unrest under China’s family expectations.

David Hockney created a groundbreaking portrait of two men in 1961, decades before homosexuality was decriminalised, turning art into activism.

Vincent, a Shanghai tech worker, turns to a virtual family on Douyin for emotional support, highlighting a new trend amid Chinese youth’s pressure and generational conflict.

Donald Trump’s 80th birthday coincides with a surge in older Americans staying in the workforce, from physicians to lawmakers.

Despite tariffs, rising oil prices and widening inequality the U.S. continues to grow, thanks to high investment, energy independence and a risk‑tolerant culture.

A Shanghai tech worker turns to a virtual parenting duo on Douyin for emotional support, highlighting growing youth unrest under China’s family expectations.

David Hockney created a groundbreaking portrait of two men in 1961, decades before homosexuality was decriminalised, turning art into activism.

Three people killed in Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburb Dahieh, heightening tensions amid Iran‑US talks.

Russian families use AI to create digital afterlives for soldiers lost in the Ukraine war, sparking debate over ethics and grief.

Former PM apologises for skipping Canada’s opening match to watch the US game featuring his girlfriend, pop star Katy Perry.

Marius Borg Høiby will hear his sentence on Monday, a case that has cast a shadow over Norway’s royal family amid Crown Princess Mette‑Marit's serious illness.

FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Artan his full 2026 World Cup fee even after a 11‑hour US interrogation and visa rejection.

A tourist train overturned in Cártama, Spain, during a tapas festival, injuring 17 people—none seriously—while investigations into the cause begin.

Donald Trump’s 80th birthday coincides with a surge in older Americans staying in the workforce, from physicians to lawmakers.

A 35‑year‑old woman suffered serious injuries after a shark bite at Coogee Beach, prompting emergency services and beach closures.

Philanthropist Melinda French Gates will increase her focus on women’s health, committing $215 million to expand contraceptive access, maternal care and menopause research—raising her total support for women’s health above $600 million.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000 suspected Ebola cases, with 246 confirmed deaths, as the outbreak rattles Ituri province. Médecins Sans Frontières warns of a rapid spread that outpaces containment efforts, while WHO Director‑General Tedros Adhanom visits front‑line sites.

Russian families are turning to AI to create digital memorials of soldiers lost in Ukraine, blending grief with technology and provoking controversy.

US officials halt Anthropic’s powerful Claude Fable 5 amid security concerns, sparking debate about AI safety and government use.

Anthropic has temporarily suspended its new AI model, Claude Fable 5, following U.S. authorities’ security warning and a pending lawsuit with the Pentagon.

SpaceX's historic debut sees Musk surpass $1 trillion net worth, sparking debate over wealth and the future of space business.

India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau says the final report on the 2025 Air India disaster will take longer as evidence remains under analysis.