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France’s record temperatures spark a public health crisis, prompting heated political discussions about widespread use of air‑conditioning.

Oil prices have dropped to their pre‑war levels, driven by renewed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after a US‑Iran agreement lifted sanctions. U.S. gasoline prices are easing, though still above pre‑war levels.

One year after Operation Metro Surge, residents of Minneapolis and St Paul continue to fear federal raids, face economic losses and uncertain immigration status.

US AI firm Anthropic accuses Alibaba of stealing Claude model capabilities, urging Congress to act.

Nationwide stoppage of German rail services as Deutsche Bahn digital radio system fails, leaving passengers stranded in Berlin and across the country.

Heat records soar across Europe while cities improvise with heat‑relief hubs, cool‑down spaces and creative barrier tactics.

Ireland is investing €228 m to upgrade Dublin‑Belfast routes and keep hourly trains running until 2030, part of a wider €1 bn Shared Island Fund.

Qantas announces a 22‑hour non‑stop Sydney‑London flight, 20% pricier than layovers. Ask: Will travellers pay extra for ultra long‑haul?

Japan raises single‑entry visa fees to ¥15,000 and multi‑entry to ¥30,000, marking the first hike since 1978.

A 17‑year‑old’s unexpected journey to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium shows how a single moment in football can change a lifetime.

A 17‑year‑old Mexican teenager recalls the electric atmosphere of the Azteca Stadium in 1986 and the moment when Diego Maradona’s infamous goal shook the world.

During a live BBC News broadcast, a Cape Verde fan erupts when his nation scores its debut World Cup goal against Uruguay in 2026.

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.

Japanese seven‑member pop band XG turns five‑year training into worldwide success, blending science‑fiction fashion and global music.

Scammers are cashing in on BTS’s comeback tour ticket frenzy, leaving fans like Vevee and Cookie losing money and hope as they chase the group’s shows.

US pop‑star Oliver Tree perished in a fatal helicopter collision near Rio de Janeiro at age 32, and his body has been flown back home for final rites.

In Ibadan, Nigeria, brothers and sisters joined in a joint wedding, celebrating twin culture among the Yoruba.

Longtime executive and talent scout Clive Davis dies aged 94. His influence spanned rock, pop and hip‑hop, signing icons like Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen.

Britain has banned children under 16 from social media and may add curfews and feature limits—now the BBC asks US citizens if they support a similar ban.

A 17‑year‑old’s unexpected journey to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium shows how a single moment in football can change a lifetime.

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.

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.

Twin 7+ magnitude earthquakes wreak havoc in Venezuela as the country grapples with a sudden political shift and ongoing sanctions.

The Filipino government has temporarily blocked the game Gorebox following a shooting involving teenage suspects who played the game.

Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal has pled guilty, offering evidence against high‑ranking officials in a deal that could lead to a prison sentence.

Europe shoulders a new extreme heat surge as France lifts its health alert to the highest level, while Germany and the Czech Republic face 40°C spikes. Record temperatures, fatalities and government warnings underline the crisis.

The low‑cost carrier is easing its family seating policy after a CMA investigation, allowing parents and children to sit together without an extra seat fee.

Europe shoulders a new extreme heat surge as France lifts its health alert to the highest level, while Germany and the Czech Republic face 40°C spikes. Record temperatures, fatalities and government warnings underline the crisis.

India’s fastest‑ageing state has launched a dedicated elderly welfare department, promising community care, social activities and coordinated services for seniors left behind by migrants.

A French doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in the DRC and was diagnosed with Ebola. The case is stable and highlights the ongoing outbreak in Central Africa.

With temperatures hitting 40°C, France's debate over widespread air‑conditioning escalates, dividing Greens from the right and putting hospitals, schools and homes in the spotlight.

Leah Stewart, bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach, briefly wakes in ICU after a week of comatose recovery. Family hail it as a miracle.

US AI firm Anthropic accuses Alibaba of stealing Claude model capabilities, urging Congress to act.

The Philippines temporarily bans the game Gore box amid investigations linking it to a mass school shooting involving two teenage suspects.

Travelers heading home after summer holidays hit shockingly long queues at EU borders due to the new Entry/Exit System and upcoming passport checks.

Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah has been appointed head of WhatsApp, a move that could transform the messaging giant’s approach to payments, business services and AI.

Stanford’s commencement ceremony unraveled when students exited in protest over AI and Google links, leaving the campus arena echo‑filled with chants and lanterns.