US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday night as efforts to end the three-month old war sputtered, and Tehran hit back saying it will target any ship going through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Macron says trust in France institutions 'at stake' after girl's killing
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he feared for trust in France's institutions after a botched investigation into the main suspect in an 11-year-old girl's likely murder triggered public outrage.
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Portugal beat Nigeria in World Cup tune-up despite Ronaldo woes
Portugal beat Nigeria 2–1 in a World Cup warm-up on Wednesday, with goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao making up for an off night for Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Gordon stars in England World Cup warm-up win after storm delay
England were undeterred by a thunderstorm that delayed their final World Cup warm-up friendly as they beat Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando on Wednesday.
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Canada moves to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI
Canada's culture minister on Wednesday introduced legislation that would ban children under 16 from having social media accounts and require AI chatbot services to limit production of harmful content.
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Record lobby cash shapes EU pro-business agenda, campaigners say
The corporate titans of the tech, energy and chemicals industries are spending more than ever to influence EU decision-makers, determined to see more business-friendly policies -- and it's paying off, campaigners said Thursday.
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"I love the inflation": Trump comment on latest price jump sparks backlash
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, on the back of soaring energy prices caused by his war in Iran.
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South Asia monsoon risks both floods and drought: experts
South Asian communities face "serious hazards" from intense rains this season, even though the approaching monsoon is expected to bring lower than normal rains overall, risking drought, experts warned on Thursday.
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World Cup blends soccer with global music stars
The World Cup isn't only about soccer: FIFA is drawing on music stars to elevate the competition into a global cultural event, broadening its reach beyond sports fans.
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Northern Irish police use water cannon on second night of protests
Police used water cannon late Wednesday to disperse small crowds who had gathered for a second night in Northern Ireland as UK authorities blamed far-right activists for stoking anger on social media following a brutal Belfast stabbing.
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