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‘Reparations now’: King and Burnham face protests at Antigua Commonwealth summit
King Charles and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham face reparations protests at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua next week, with demonstrators demanding apologies and compensation for transatlantic slavery.
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed puts ministers through military training
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed has subjected cabinet ministers and senior government officials to military training at a military facility, citing the need for stronger leadership and national development.
Macron’s ‘vandals pay’ bill puts right to protest at risk
France’s government fast-tracks a bill requiring protesters to pay up to €10,000 for vandalism at demonstrations even if they didn’t directly cause the damage, drawing accusations of undermining protest rights.
In Arkansas, Democrats see an opening at the edge of the competitive midterms map
Arkansas Democrats are mounting unexpected challenges in a conservative state, with Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner and others framing their campaigns around shared values and economic hardship rather than partisan identity.
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What does Tyson’s shutdown of two US beef plants mean for grocery costs?
Tyson Foods announced closure of two beef processing plants amid a 75-year low in US cattle supply, though economists say the shutdowns are unlikely to significantly impact consumer grocery prices.
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse just before deadline for tariffs
U.S.-Canada trade negotiations collapsed Friday night as a midnight tariff deadline approached, with both nations blaming each other for the breakdown and Canada pledging retaliatory measures.
Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan allowed brief hospital visit after uproar over health
Pakistan’s jailed former PM Imran Khan was briefly transferred to a hospital in Islamabad on supreme court orders following weeks of concerns about his deteriorating health, before being returned to prison after several hours.
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
The UK, Canada, and Australia condemned Israel’s decision not to investigate strikes on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza that killed seven humanitarian workers in 2024.
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
TikTok agreed to pay $400 million to the US government to settle a lawsuit alleging the platform violated children’s privacy laws by collecting data on millions of users under 13.
As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK after years in California, where their entertainment and lifestyle ventures have struggled to gain significant audiences, according to branding experts.
At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizes
At least 13 Tunisian migrants are missing after a boat capsized off the Tunisian coast while traveling toward Italy, with only two survivors rescued from the vessel.
Nigeria and the Sahel: A growing security divide
Nigeria and three Sahel nations forming the AES alliance face a widening political divide amid shared security threats, with recent diplomatic incidents highlighting deepening tensions over cross-border coordination.
‘It was a tsunami’: Floods leave death trail in India’s Assam
Devastating floods in Assam killed over 100 people, destroyed thousands of villages, and displaced 700,000 residents after intense rainfall swelled rivers in mid-July.
China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters
China’s Chang’e-7 lunar mission, launching as early as Monday, aims to locate and assess water ice in permanently shadowed craters at the moon’s south pole using an orbiter, lander, rover, and hopper.
Somalia child hunger crisis deepens after aid cuts, UNICEF says
Somalia faces a severe child malnutrition crisis as over 200 health and nutrition facilities have closed following cuts to international aid, with UNICEF reporting a 32 percent surge in severe cases.
World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon’s economy to contract by 6.4 percent
The World Bank projects Lebanon’s economy will contract by 6.4 percent this year following a March 2026 conflict escalation that disrupted tourism, supply chains, and housing infrastructure.