A licence authorising the killing of 23 elephants for a national Independence Day celebration has ignited protests from animal‑rights groups and local residents across Botswana.

Kenya’s biggest industrial project is met with land protests as the richest man in Africa plans to build a 700,000‑barrel‑per‑day refinery in Lamu.

Spain's coalition government announces a temporary ban on evictions and new housing measures after protests over an 87‑year‑old woman’s forced removal.

Five crew members of an oil tanker seized by Somali pirates were killed before security forces retook the vessel, says Puntland official.

President Trump hosts a high‑profile AI summit, signs a self‑regulation pact, pushes for more data‑centres, and rebrands artificial intelligence as ‘Super Intelligence’

Passengers report a stabbing on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, where a pilot allegedly attacked another pilot, causing a 17,000‑foot drop before diversion to Saudi Arabia.

Heavy fighting in Alamata kills dozens; hospital staff report artillery blasts, while tourists trapped in Lalibela face a humanitarian crisis.

A Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was diverted to Tabuk after a physical altercation between the captain and co‑pilot, according to Israeli officials.

Category‑3 storm Polo approaches Baja California Sur, triggering beach closures, school shutdowns and a national emergency response.

News on the 2026 Trump‑Xi meeting, AI talks, trade truce, Taiwan silence and China’s widening investment door.

Nigerian dancer Ben Dancer storms a 168‑h dance marathon in Lagos, chasing world record, rallying packed crowd and viral online support.

In Lagos, Ben Dancer is attempting a 168‑hour nonstop dance marathon, hoping to eclipse the world record for longest individual dance session.

An avalanche on Himlung Himal leaves two bodies recovered and a dozen climbers missing. Rescue teams face severe weather.

A powerful nor'easter engulfs the NE U.S., killing a Brooklyn man, causing power outages and cancelling major events.

Republic of Ireland players will wear black armbands in memory of Gaza victims before their UEFA Nations League match against Israel in Hungary, after a player withdrew and a vote to play.

Actor Chad Lowe says his 13‑year‑old daughter Fiona has died, leaving the family deeply heartbroken.

Actor Chad Lowe mourns the loss of his daughter Fiona, a 13‑year‑old performer, and urges mental‑health support.

FilmOn’s 30,000‑hour CineBx acquisition gives it a rare mix of classics and rare footage, positioning it to outpace rivals in the free‑to‑view market.

The iconic X2 ride is shut after hundreds of riders allege brain injuries, spurring lawsuits and demands for stricter safety oversight.

Ohio pastor and former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering his wife, faces life imprisonment without parole.

Malaysia is sending thousands of Rohingya back to Myanmar, sparking protests from human‑rights groups over safety, persecution and forced conscription.

Legal experts say federal money used for Trump ads violates campaign finance law, though the White House says they’re public service messages.

With global trust in news falling sharply, World News Day leaders call on media giants to collaborate and evolve or risk fading relevance.

A handful of Indian bureaucrats become national icons when they rigorously enforce regulations, sparking social media buzz and public praise.

German local elections rattles the coalition, putting chancellor Friedrich Merz on borrowed time and exposing a deep identity crisis.

Six‑year‑old Raseel al‑Balawi in Gaza has undergone more than 20 operations since an Israeli strike, battling infections in the wake of a humanitarian crisis.

Heavy fighting in Alamata, Ethiopia leaves 52 civilians dead and cuts banks and communications, as federal troops advance north.

UK abandons small‑boat migrant return deal after just 1,500 travelers sent to France, citing limited impact.

Six smugglers sentenced to 6‑10 years after the 2021 Channel boat tragedy that claimed 31 lives.

Heavy fighting in Alamata kills dozens; hospital staff report artillery blasts, while tourists trapped in Lalibela face a humanitarian crisis.

Heavy fighting in Alamata kills dozens; hospital staff report artillery blasts, while tourists trapped in Lalibela face a humanitarian crisis.

Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed the X2 coaster after more than 100 riders claim brain injuries, amid lawsuits and calls for stricter safety regulation.

Six‑year‑old Raseel al‑Balawi has had more than 20 operations following an Israeli helicopter strike that hit her tent in al‑Mawasi camp.

The iconic X2 ride is shut after hundreds of riders allege brain injuries, spurring lawsuits and demands for stricter safety oversight.

The US mother appears in Boston court for the first time since the mistrial of her children’s killing case, as her legal team asks for the charges to be dismissed. Prosecution argues intent and mental fitness were established.

Singapore unveils FirstDate, a government-run dating app for 21‑35 year‑old civil servants, using Nobel-winning algorithm to aid low fertility.

President Trump hosts a high‑profile AI summit, signs a self‑regulation pact, pushes for more data‑centres, and rebrands artificial intelligence as ‘Super Intelligence’

Alki David’s public battles—legal skirmishes, patent wars, and corporate setbacks—are shown as crucibles that sharpened his resolve and cemented his legacy as a resilient innovator.

FilmOn’s 30,000‑hour CineBx acquisition gives it a rare mix of classics and rare footage, positioning it to outpace rivals in the free‑to‑view market.

Moonshot’s Kimi models bypassed safety checks, offering instructions on biological weapons and assassinations, prompting a review of AI guardrails.