Delivery robots are sparking protests over pedestrian safety, accidental collisions and job cuts in cities from Chicago to London.

A tentative memorandum of understanding clears the Strait of Hormuz but sets the stage for a 60‑day negotiation that could reshape regional security.

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison‑Madueke is acquitted of extortion charges after a UK investigation, a setback for the National Crime Agency.

Three Iranian oil tankers crossed a U.S.-imposed blockade in the Gulf of Oman, marking a rare export in two months. The move follows President Trump’s pledge to lift restrictions until a Swiss deal is signed.

Bolivia secures up to $20 million from the United States to train and equip forces against drug smuggling, marking a thaw in relations after two decades of tension.

Tiny motorbikes, 700‑kg plastic tanks and a temperature at 50 °C show the peril that smuggling fuel from Iran to Pakistan faces amid war and drought.

US sanctions have hit Cuba’s tourism sector, slashing foreign visitors by 58% and prompting airlines and hotels to pull out, plunging the island into deeper crisis.

U.S. sanctions sink Cuba’s tourism, a vital income source, with visitor numbers falling 58% from 2025 and airlines halting flights.

Yemen’s daring climber, nicknamed ‘Spider‑Man’, tragically fell into a volcanic crater in the southwest.

A tourist train overturned in Cártama during a tapas festival, injuring 17 people.

The small archipelago’s capital roared as its team held a football giant to a draw, a moment that felt like victory and lifted national pride.

Tunisia’s national team fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after a humiliating loss to Sweden in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup, marking the first time a manager has been sacked after a single match.

A 21‑year‑old woman died when instructors failed to attach a rope before a 40‑m jump at the abandoned Skeleton Bridge.

Cape Verdeans erupted in joy after holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their World Cup opener, turning a draw into a national triumph.

FIFA is demanding an explanation from VAR referee Shaun Evans after an upside‑down ‘OK’ hand sign seen during Germany’s 7‑1 win over Curacao.

Australian radio personality Kyle Sandilands will receive a $8.5 million payout after a settlement with ARN Media over the early cancellation of a decade‑long, A$100 million contract.

The Australian reality show faces serious allegations after participants claim they were not informed of partners’ drug and violence convictions, prompting scrutiny from ACMA and Ofcom.

The late jazz composer Abdullah Ibrahim, 91, shaped South African music and the anti‑apartheid struggle, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire.

U.S. alt‑pop singer Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Yemen’s daring climber, nicknamed ‘Spider‑Man’, tragically fell into a volcanic crater in the southwest.

German public broadcaster ZDF has pulled a disputed introduction after Elon Musk issued a cease‑and‑desist letter, following claims that he promoted anti‑migrant rhetoric amid Belfast unrest.

NCERT rolls back controversial cropped image of a Bronze‑age dancing girl after historians call its censorship unfair.

The recent US‑Iran memorandum restores the Strait of Hormuz, ends a costly war, and signals a cautious reset for U.S. influence in the Middle East.

After a controversial cover of a bronze artefact sparked uproar, NCERT has restored the original image in its Grade Nine textbook, addressing concerns over censorship.

The US‑brokered ceasefire with Iran forces Israel’s prime minister into a security crisis, shaking his leadership and political image.

US and Iran agree on immediate ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz reopening, and $300bn reconstruction plan, yet nuclear programmes and regional tensions remain on the table.

Delivery robots are sparking protests over pedestrian safety, accidental collisions and job cuts in cities from Chicago to London.

UN human‑rights experts urge the Iranian authorities to free 10‑year‑sentence holders, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, whose detention has sparked international criticism.

Former US president Donald Trump has pledged a trip to India, signaling a thaw between Washington and New Delhi amid trade talks, maritime safety concerns and recent diplomatic tensions.

Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi calls for sweeping upgrades and arms trade reforms to keep the region peaceful, highlighting shifting threats and a need to revisit the pacifist constitution.

Mette‑Marit has had a lung transplant in Oslo and will remain in hospital for weeks, amid her son’s sentencing and a previous Epstein controversy.

UN human‑rights experts urge the Iranian authorities to free 10‑year‑sentence holders, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, whose detention has sparked international criticism.

Actress Daveigh Chase, known for The Ring, Lilo & Stitch, and Big Love, has died aged 35. She passed after complications from meningitis.

A Nigerian man was jailed for two weeks and fined after he stored bags of human faeces outside his house, creating a public health hazard.

Crown Princess Mette‑Marit has had a successful lung transplant in Oslo, the royal household announced. The operation follows her battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

A private jet crashed near Laredo, Texas, and local residents and first responders urgently rescued survivors amid flames.

Telegram fights a government ban over exam‑paper leak fears, sparking debate on digital censorship and exam integrity in India.

Venezuela’s interim president inks an agreement with U.S. General Electric to rebuild its crumbling electrical grid, a move that could pave the way for wider economic liberalisation.

A routine test flight by a US Air Force B-52 bomber ended in tragedy when the aircraft crashed just after take‑off, killing eight people, including two Boeing employees.

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez signed a deal with US energy giant General Electric to overhaul the country’s failing power grid, marking a key shift toward foreign investment after Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.