US academic faces years in prison in Thailand for allegedly insulting monarchy
Paul Chambers, a political science lecturer at Thailand’s Naresuan University, rejects the charges. Read more at Read More
Musk calls Trump advisor ‘moron’ in quarrel over Tesla
The South African-born billionaire’s latest spat further fuelled rumours of his growing rift with Trump. Influential allies have also criticised the US president’s tariffs. Read more at Read More
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Wildfires ravage parts of Russia’s Far East and Caucasus
Several buildings were destroyed after wildfires broke out on the outskirts of Chita, a city in Russia’s Far East, on Tuesday, according to the Russian Emergency Ministry. Read more at…
Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills at least 98
It is not yet known what caused the incident at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo early on Tuesday. Read more at Read More
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Suspected US airstrikes kill six in Yemen, Houthi rebels say
The US airstrike campaign, which has been focused on countering rebel attacks on shipping in the region due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, has reportedly claimed at least 79 lives so…
US stocks drop again following another day of market volatility
The dramatic fluctuations came after global stock rallies earlier in the day, with indexes rising 6% in Tokyo, 2.5% in Paris, and 1.6% in Shanghai. Read more at Read More
Protesters gather on Budapest bridge for fourth week against Hungary’s ban on LGBTQ+ events
Demonstrators waved both rainbow and Ukrainian flags, uniting their causes in a protest against recent government policies perceived as echoing those of Russia. Read more at Read More
US Defence Secretary claims China poses an ongoing threat to the Panama Canal
Hegseth’s visit comes amid tensions over US President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the United States is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over…