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Abhijeet Dipke, CJP: The student behind ‘cockroach’ protests that forced an Indian minister to quit
Abhijeet Dipke, 30, founded India’s “cockroach” protest movement after a chief justice compared jobless youth to insects, sparking demonstrations that led to a minister’s resignation and propelling the activist to unexpected celebrity status.
Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
Israel’s military reported destroying a major underground Hezbollah complex in southern Lebanon using over 1,000 tonnes of explosives, triggering seismic activity equivalent to a 4.1 magnitude earthquake.
Philippine rescuers board burning ferry 40 hours after blaze began
Philippine rescuers boarded the charred MV June Aster ferry more than 40 hours after a blaze began, searching for 84 missing people as five deaths were confirmed and 43 rescued.
Singapore: Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on gifts for ex-girlfriend
A Singapore court rejected a logistics CEO’s bid to recover S$468,000 ($369,200) spent on gifts for his ex-girlfriend, ruling the expenses were voluntary rather than loans.
They cleaned up ground zero. Now many are hiding from ICE
Thousands of immigrants, many undocumented, cleaned up ground zero after 9/11 and face toxic health consequences and immigration enforcement fears decades later.
Trump shadow looms large over Brics as Modi hosts Putin and Xi in Delhi
Brics leaders gather in Delhi this weekend as Trump’s policies on tariffs and Iran loom over discussions, with consensus difficult given deep divisions among member states.
Thai abbot arrested in $3 million embezzlement scandal
Thai police arrested a Buddhist abbot and female accomplice on suspicion of embezzling $3 million in temple donations over two years, violating monastic vows of celibacy and renunciation of material possessions.
Russia targets Kyiv petrol stations for first time with jet-powered drones
Russian forces struck Kyiv’s petrol stations with jet-powered drones for the first time, killing at least two people and injuring 12 in attacks on infrastructure serving civilians.
As diseases loom, CDC’s response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency’s reliability
The CDC’s handling of two measles deaths in Pennsylvania has raised concerns among public health experts about the agency’s independence and reliability amid a growing measles resurgence and declining vaccination rates.
AfD’s new state MPs include ex-Stasi officer, former porn actor, neopagans and neo-Nazis
The AfD’s newly elected state MPs in Saxony-Anhalt include individuals with controversial backgrounds, including a former Stasi officer, ex-pornography actor, and members under investigation for neo-Nazi affiliations.
Norway’s Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald’s funeral
Princess Astrid of Norway, sister of the late King Harald V, has died at age 94 just two days after attending her brother’s funeral.
Ireland holds its breath as its leftwing president prepares to meet Trump
Irish President Catherine Connolly, a leftist who has criticized Trump’s policies, prepares to meet the US president during his visit to Ireland this weekend centered on golf and diplomatic meetings.
‘World’s most profitable football business’: Abramovich’s frozen Chelsea cash earns £175m
Frozen proceeds from Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea sale have earned £175m in interest while held in a UK bank account, with the funds now totaling nearly £2.5bn amid disputes over their use.
‘Absurd, hardline calls’: questions over Sweden’s post-Brexit migration policy
Sweden has deported approximately 2,490 British nationals since 2020, accounting for roughly one-third of all EU deportations of British citizens, raising questions about its interpretation of post-Brexit migration agreements.
In photos: Remembering the Sept. 11 attacks, 25 years later
Commemorative ceremonies are being held across the United States to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that killed thousands in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
Amid war and sanctions, many Iranians are losing their jobs and struggling to get by
Since military conflict erupted six months ago, Iran’s economy has deteriorated sharply, with unemployment rising far beyond official figures and ordinary workers facing job losses, soaring inflation, and severe financial hardship.
Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots
Most European countries levy nightly tourist taxes on overnight stays, with Italy generating hundreds of millions in annual revenue from major cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence.
Friday briefing: Would a wealth tax save our public services or be billionaire repellent?
A UK hedge fund billionaire’s relocation to Greece has reignited debate over whether a wealth tax could address public service funding while avoiding capital flight among the wealthy.
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