The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.

Official case counts likely capture only a fraction of US cyclosporiasis infections, and the outbreak is likely to get worse before it gets better.

More frequent weather extremes are leading to water shortages during droughts and flooding during heavy rain. But groundwater storage can help secure water for dry seasons while mitigating extreme rain.

A Hong Kong court found two prisoners guilty of helping a correctional officer attack a fellow inmate who was left severely wounded after a stick was repeatedly thrust into his rectum. The District Court on Wednesday convicted Bosco Lee, 21, and Brian Lam Shing-wai, 22, of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm for their involvement in a brutal assault on a prisoner at Pik Uk Prison in Sai Kung on December 26, 2023. The main attacker, Tam Lik-chung, an ex-assistant officer with the...

The investment platform noted that its strong performance was supported by focus on product quality, user experience and trust, resulting in better user retention rates than the industry.

Higher prices for energy, food and air travel are likely to persist as the two sides escalate their clash over the Strait of Hormuz and launch airstrikes in the Middle East.

OpenAI employees have donated more than $215,000 to a political effort opposing Leading the Future, a group backed by the company’s president, Greg Brockman.

The British ally of President Donald Trump wanted a vote of confidence. Instead, other parties dumped their campaigns, and a comedian stepped in.

Indonesia, one of Asia's biggest economies, risks losing its emerging-market status as President Prabowo Subianto's spending plans rattle investors. Will the man who promised to deliver 8% growth rein in his ambitions?

Hamas is planning to transfer control of Gaza's civilian administration to Palestinian technocrats as part of the fragile US ceasefire. How is that affecting the daily lives of people living in Gaza?

Canadian scientists visit remains of polar exploration vessels in ‘golden era for shipwreck investigating’

Moments after devouring the final glimmers of light, the seafloor offered nothing but darkness and silt. Then the bow appeared.

More than 1,000ft (305 metres) below the surface of the Labrador Sea, off the coast of Canada, the skeleton of the final ship used by the famed polar explorer Ernest Shackleton appeared in its silty grave.

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It is part-boat, part-bridge and part-life raft – and in the massive floods in southern China, it has been all rescue vehicle. The foldable, self-propelled pontoon barge has emerged as a powerful new tool in the response to the disaster, used to rescue thousands of people trapped by rising waters in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. One of the biggest rescue operations took place last week at the Guangxi Logistics Vocational and Technical College in Guigang, where more than 6,000 staff and...

Meta is facing a lawsuit from 26 employees who allege the company's AI-assisted layoff system discriminated against workers on medical, parental and disability-related leave by factoring in metrics that failed to account for protected absences.

A landmark free trade agreement allows zero-duty market access for nearly 99% of India's exports to the UK. Meanwhile, US senators have proposed a new bill to impose 100% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases.

The outgoing Labour leader will have final talks with his senior ministers in No 10 before taking his last PMQs

Good morning. Everyone likes a leaving do and today it’s Keir Starmer’s, or at least his parliamentary one. If the colleague who is going is someone you like and admire, then the chance to see them thanked and celebrated is welcome. And if the colleague who is going is someone that you don’t like, or who has stayed too long, then that’s even better. At a good leaving do, there are also decent jokes. And, in politics, a final PMQs is one of the rare moments when even opponents tend to be polite and respectful (which is something people watching from outside the circus tend to like).

Starmer is chairing his last cabinet meeting this morning, and taking his final PMQs at noon. Doubtless he has had a chance to study how his predecessors handled this challenge, and he may have read what Tony Blair said

Hundreds of eager visitors queued up overnight for the opening of the Hong Kong Book Fair on Wednesday, but some slammed organisers for chaotic crowd control. The primary draw for many in the overnight queue outside the Convention and Exhibition Centre was an autograph session with popular local Cantopop girl group Collar, but the queue system sparked heavy criticism. Among the frustrated early birds was Lucas Wong, a 15-year-old student who arrived at around 2am in the hopes of buying the girl...

In Brussels EU ambassadors will be trying to work out the details of the 21st sanctions package for Russia

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv today with plans to announce “new initiatives to integrate our defence industries,” a day after both European and Ukrainian armies were involved in the Bastille Day parade in Paris.

“It’s a special moment. Ukraine has built a strong military momentum. The tide is turning,” she said.

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New Zealanders are being asked to be alert after a single ocean-going seabird, a brown skua, returned a confirmed positive test for H5 bird flu after it was found on Petone beach in Wellington

Hong Kong authorities have pledged to fast-track renovation, equipment installation and testing at an upgraded border checkpoint as the legislature prepares to approve the Huanggang Port bill this week, pending an opening date. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill, which provides the legal basis for implementing a co-location arrangement at the border crossing, must be approved by July 31 to allow the city to exercise jurisdiction once the...

France’s free-scoring World Cup run ends in 2-0 loss to Spain, denting Mbappe’s hopes of a third final.

Zero tariffs. Cheaper whisky and British cars. Major benefits for Indian workers in the U.K. The India-U.K. trade deal could reshape business on both sides, and here’s the complete picture

The Roscosmos spacecraft carrying Anil Menon and Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina lifted off from Baikonur at 8:17 pm IST on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) just as the orbital laboratory flew over the cosmodrome

The ​latest threat to global shipping comes after ‌the U.S. military said it began a fresh round of strikes “to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz”

Taslima Nasreen's upcoming return to Kolkata after 20 years sparks intense political discussions. The Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party both voiced their strong opinions regarding her visit. Exiled since 2007, Nasreen is set to participate in an anti-fundamentalism literary event this August. Her previous works and the circumstances of her exile have sent shockwaves through conversations about free speech and the intersection with religious beliefs in West Bengal.

The district court in Kathmandu jailed former ⁠Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi to four years for offences against the state, fraud and involvement in organised crime

China's economic growth slowed in the second quarter, impacted by weak domestic demand. Strong exports, particularly in electric vehicles and AI, provided some support. Consumer spending and investment remain subdued amid property market uncertainty. The nation faces challenges balancing high-tech growth with job creation. Officials aim for higher quality growth and a stronger domestic market.

Tiny pollen grains offer vital clues for investigators solving complex criminal cases. Forensic palynologists analyze these microscopic particles to link suspects to crime scenes. A notable murder case in New Zealand was solved using unusual mutated pollen evidence. Pollen's resistance to decomposition makes it a persistent and valuable forensic tool. This silent evidence helps identify and locate regions, aiding in criminal investigations.

Indian gas stations now only offer fuel with 20 percent ethanol blended in. But the rushed move has triggered criticism.

A disturbing new video captures the moment a man clings precariously to the speeding SUV of a tourist family. According to their claims, the incident began after a woman protested against harassment. During the harrowing chase, the attackers reportedly rammed their vehicle and broke windows while the couple's young daughters watched helplessly. Law enforcement is now probing this serious case that unfolded on the highway.

Until they met Spain, Mbappe and Co were tearing defences apart with disdain, but from Spain they finally learnt the meaning of pain. Today’s OFFSIDE explains how Spain took France’s imperial swagger and tore it Bona-part.

The Erawan Emergency Medical Centre said 30 people were still being treated in hospitals in the city, with 15 of them in intensive care units. A total of 44 people have been discharged.

After a masterclass against France in the semifinals, Spain are just one win from winning their second World Cup.

Ex-minister who helped write draft calls for bolder action on voting reform, crypto donations and social media

The government was “timid” and “incremental” when deciding what to include in its elections bill, a former minister who helped write it has said, as she urged the incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, to go further.

Rushanara Ali, who resigned as democracy minister last August, said the draft legislation still contained big gaps when it came to voting reform, cryptocurrency donations and social media regulation.

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In a heated exchange, Russia has labeled Ukraine's recent maritime strikes in the Sea of Azov as acts of terrorism, jeopardizing a crucial grain export route essential for its economy. While Ukraine asserts its attacks focus on military targets, the situation escalates as maritime drone operations increase, targeting Russian vessels. Russia's priority remains to safeguard its grain harvest and maintain robust supply lines during the conflict.

Hassan Khalil Almukayed is among at least 15 Palestinian doctors from Gaza currently in Israeli detention.

The feud between Samsung Electronics’ device-making and chipmaking divisions is deepening, as employees in the smartphone and home appliance businesses are expressing anger over a nearly 100-fold compensation gap between them and employees in the chipmaking division. Samsung Electronics Company Union (SECU), which is mostly made up of employees in the appliance-making Device Experience (DX) division, will hold a rally under a “same company, same rights” slogan at the company’s plant in Suwon,...

Brent futures climbed 99 cents, or 1.2%, ​to $85.72 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate ⁠futures gained 64 cents, or 0.8%, to $79.98 a barrel

Dalal Street experienced a strong rebound on Wednesday, reversing previous session losses. Improving tech sentiments and a firmer rupee boosted investor confidence significantly. Geopolitical developments and global cues also supported the market's upward movement. Foreign investors turned net buyers in July, contributing to the rally. Asian markets and technology stocks saw a notable rebound after US inflation data.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down after barely a year in office. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is already in talks with potential successors. What can Ukraine expect from the Cabinet reshuffle?

Tropical forests are experiencing critical heat thresholds impacting photosynthesis. Millions of hectares already exceed average critical temperature limits. Excessive heat reduces the efficiency of trees capturing atmospheric carbon. Projections indicate significant future increases in heat-stressed forest areas. Some species may adapt, but adaptation speed remains uncertain.

Takeover bid 10 years ago sped up efforts to expand civilian oversight, experts say, reducing chances of another coup.