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.

Alibaba launches lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to challenge its inclusion on the 1260H blacklist, alleging it has no military ties.

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

Explosion at Qatar's main liquefied natural gas plant kills 13 and injures 66, officials say, while exports remain unaffected.

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a house in Texas, killing a 76‑year‑old woman. The incident is under comprehensive review by the NHTSA amid concerns over Tesla's full‑self‑driving system.

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.

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.

Music mogul Clive Davis, who shaped careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and many others, has died at 94.

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.

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

Record highs force France’s long‑standing debate over installing AC in homes, schools and hospitals to centre on politics and energy use.

With a new agreement between the US and Iran, dozens of vessels have crossed the Gulf’s vital chokepoint, signalling a fragile calm and a drop in oil prices.

The IAEA chief says inspectors will visit Iran under a fresh US‑Iran peace deal, setting dates and procedures soon.

A wave of foreign-born players now tops the World Cup rosters, reshaping national teams and sparking debate over identity and fairness.

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.

A French doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been confirmed as the first case of Ebola in Europe. Authorities keep the risk to the public very low while tracking contacts.

France and much of Europe hit by sweltering heat, power outages and unprecedented warnings as the heatwave spreads.

A severe heatwave has pushed temperatures to record highs, causing 40 deaths in France and prompting emergency measures across western Europe.

A Coogee Beach shark attack victim briefly awakens from coma, sparking hope amid ongoing beach safety concerns.

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.

Alibaba launches lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to challenge its inclusion on the 1260H blacklist, alleging it has no military ties.

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

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a house in Texas, killing a 76‑year‑old woman. The incident is under comprehensive review by the NHTSA amid concerns over Tesla's full‑self‑driving system.