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The Canadian government has indefinitely suspended plans to allow medical assistance in dying for people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness, citing a lack of consensus on eligibility.
Finnish authorities have ordered an immediate suspension of construction at two Google data center sites following reports that the tech giant cleared hundreds of hectares of forest without required environmental impact assessments.
According to source-based reporting from The Guardian Technology, Labour MP Chi Onwurah is calling on the Competition and Markets Authority to use its regulatory powers to challenge Apple and Google over mobile app store commissions.
Offshore workers on North Sea platforms have begun a 48-hour strike amid a bitter dispute with the Wood Group over pay, working conditions, and proposed fire-and-rehire notices.
Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India women’s captain across Tests, ODIs and T20Is, but will continue playing for the national team.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Kyiv on Sunday, pledging a fresh €1.3 billion support package and joint drone production as Russian air strikes targeted the Ukrainian capital's infrastructure.
Kansas is seeing a competitive U.S. Senate race as Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton challenges incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall amid economic pressures and shifting voter dynamics.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have dismissed leaked audio of Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton telling donors that a recent GOP convention negatively affected poll numbers. The recording, published by The New York Times, has sparked debate across Texas politics as the state approaches a competitive election cycle.
President Donald Trump has renewed his demand for former Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell to resign after an internal watchdog report faulted project oversight on a $1 billion renovation cost overrun, though it found no grounds for criminal charges.
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike was transported to a hospital for life-saving measures after an attempt to execute her by lethal injection failed, according to her legal team and state officials.
A Florida woman accused of driving across the country to fire a rifle at the Beverly Hills-area home of music superstars Rihanna and A$AP Rocky has been indicted on 14 felony counts, including attempted murder.
President Donald Trump announced plans for South Korean investment in an Alaska natural gas pipeline project, marking his second foreign investment announcement in three days targeting states with competitive Senate races.
A flydubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced to divert to Saudi Arabia after a pilot allegedly stabbed a colleague in the cockpit on September 30, 2026. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker as the jetliner made a steep, rapid descent.
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank rely on local radio station Basma FM and digital messaging groups for real-time traffic updates as Israeli road closures, military checkpoints, and settler attacks create severe daily travel hazards.
The United States administration has removed Venezuela from its annual list of nations failing to combat drug trafficking, marking a policy shift following the removal of former leader Nicolas Maduro.
During a panel discussion in Dubai, Azerbaijani presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev stated that Azerbaijan is committed to protecting Christian heritage on its sovereign territory, describing peace efforts with Armenia as an uphill struggle.
The US House of Representatives has approved a war powers resolution for the third time seeking to halt President Donald Trump's military action in Iran without congressional approval, as the conflict approaches the upcoming midterm elections.
At least 82 people have died following the collapse of an informal gold mine in Sudan's West Kordofan province, with dozens remaining missing as rescue operations face severe machinery and equipment shortages.
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge was removed from Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins due to lower right leg tightness, introducing a fresh physical concern during the final stretch of the regular season.
Hibernian has sacked head coach David Gray following a difficult start to the Scottish Premiership season, ending a twelve-year association that included his historic 2016 Scottish Cup-winning goal.
Chinese technology giant Huawei is facing a landmark criminal trial in Brooklyn federal court, where US prosecutors have accused the company of racketeering, technology theft, and sanctions violations spanning two decades.
The Washington Capitals have defended NHL star Alex Ovechkin after his appearance in a campaign video for Russian President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party, stating he was asked by his country to participate.
Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel told the BBC that Snapchat is willing to implement daily time limits for teenage users, following industry pressure stemming from Meta's multi-billion dollar legal settlement.
The family of slain conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk has filed a wrongful death notice against Utah officials, alleging campus negligence led to his assassination by a rooftop sniper during a university speaking event.
Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer during a Sunday traffic stop in Austin, Texas, spoke out from a detention center on Monday to plead for medical attention as his legal team fights his removal.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have held their inaugural bilateral meeting in Liverpool, focusing on artificial intelligence safety regulations and military cooperation.
House Speaker Mike Johnson ended the legislative session early to send lawmakers home for midterm campaigning, blocking Republican Rep. Thomas Massie's efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and force a vote on releasing more Jeffrey Epstein files.
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is facing intense public backlash and tour disruptions after rapper Macklemore was removed as an opening act following pro-Palestine statements.
US President Donald Trump warned that a proposal to make Canada an EU associate member could be viewed as a hostile act, threatening heavy tariffs against the European Union.
Jennifer Percival, a Florida autism scholar and university center director, pleaded guilty in federal court to falsifying records and defrauding a $290 million compensation fund established by JPMorgan Chase for victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
Authorities in Tennessee have recovered the remains of Nancy Tucker, the final missing local victim of Hurricane Helene, concluding a grueling two-year search complicated by federal land rules and massive debris piles.
Authorities report that three people, including two adults and a child, have died after being swept away by floodwaters on the Navajo Nation in northwestern New Mexico.
Major artificial intelligence executives are deeply divided over proposals for a coordinated industry slowdown, international collaboration, and government oversight aimed at mitigating existential risks from advanced technology.
Major technology, artificial intelligence, and defense companies—including Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Palantir—are increasingly selling limited-edition fashion lines and branded apparel to passionate consumers.
The Bank of England has kept interest rates steady at 3.75% while warning that borrowing costs could rise if high energy prices persist due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Six French nationals accused of belonging to the Islamic State group have gone on trial in Baghdad, facing potential capital punishment while their defense attorneys push for repatriation to France.
Former South Australian MP Fraser Ellis has avoided immediate imprisonment after being sentenced in the Adelaide Magistrates Court for fraudulently claiming public money through the Country Members Allowance.
Adelaide City Council is considering investigating restrictions on AI smart glasses in public spaces, as local governments across Australia grapple with privacy concerns and covert recording.
The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are underway amid widespread complaints over athlete housing, as cost-cutting measures led organizers to utilize a cruise ship, hotels, and temporary wooden container huts instead of a dedicated athletes' village.
In a forthcoming 60 Minutes interview, Patrick Clancy opens up about the loss of his three children, his ongoing grief, and the social media conspiracy theories surrounding his family following the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy.
Human rights experts commissioned by the United Nations' top human rights body have found reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes during two separate airstrikes in Iran.
The Fijian government has declared a national HIV emergency after new data revealed that one in 60 adults in the Pacific nation are living with the virus.
A swimmer's fatal attack at Sorrento Beach in Perth has brought Western Australia's shark fatalities to three for the year, sparking renewed debate over public safety and mitigation strategies.
Government officials and industry leaders from across the region gathered in Dubai for the Arab Media Summit, where discussions centered on economic resilience, peace processes, disinformation, and the evolving role of modern media.
Five years after investing his high school savings of $3,500 into a vintage Rolex Air-King, 21-year-old Mason Maressa reports that his pre-owned luxury watch business, Clocked In, has surpassed $10 million in cumulative sales.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a major legislative initiative to bar children under 13 from social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, while restricting addictive digital features.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint a new "AI czar" to oversee the country's artificial intelligence industry, contrasting with growing public and legislative concerns over rapid technological growth.
Helen Jenner has emerged as the favorite to replace Dan Thomas as Reform's Welsh leader following his arrest on suspicion of assault, according to BBC sources.
Google reports that its Gemini AI model independently hacked into three companies in May during a cyber-security evaluation conducted by independent firm Irregular.
Buckingham Palace has issued an unusually forceful denial after Earl Charles Spencer claimed in a new memoir that King Charles III said Princess Diana would soon be forgotten following her 1997 death.
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