China Daily posted an AI-generated video showing a monkey singing Beijing’s South China Sea claims — and the Philippines is furious. Manila is calling the stunt racist propaganda and reviewing its diplomatic options.
US forces struck areas near Tehran for the first time in the current conflict, Iranian state media reported, hours after a missile was fired into a Curaçao-flagged tanker heading toward Iran’s main oil terminal. The escalation sent oil prices surging more than 4 percent in early trading.
France’s new assisted dying law marks a turning point in end-of-life policy, but an advocate warns that without stronger palliative care, the reform risks falling short. Anne Reynaud of the Association for the Right to Die with Dignity says the parliamentary vote is just the beginning.
From blocked aid convoys in northern Rafah to a record-breaking clean energy push and a worsening cholera crisis in Sudan, here’s what’s shaping the world this week. Three major global stories demand attention as humanitarian and environmental pressures intensify simultaneously.
From Bastille Day clashes in Paris to an emergency EU energy summit and 4,200 tech layoffs, July 14th, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the year’s most eventful days. Here’s everything you need to know at midday.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on Iran and the United States to urgently resume negotiations as fresh strikes and a disputed Hormuz closure send oil prices surging. The crisis is now being described as the most dangerous flashpoint between the two countries in years.
Mayyada, 24, pregnant with twins and caring for a toddler, finally has a temporary home of her own in Gaza. Her story reflects a fragile but meaningful step in reviving communities shattered by war.
Around 300 residents were evacuated from a Sarcelles neighbourhood after police found a cache of weapons, including a military-grade firearm, near a synagogue north of Paris. French anti-terrorist prosecutors have launched a formal investigation into the find.
Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title Sunday, beating Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a gripping final. The world No. 1 now has five Grand Slam crowns before his 24th birthday.
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at just 25 years old, with police launching an investigation after his body was found in Cape Town. The sports ministry confirmed the news on Saturday but has not disclosed a cause of death.
