International
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France’s constitutional authority approves assisted dying law
France’s Constitutional Council approves assisted dying legislation, allowing terminally ill adults the right to end their lives with medical assistance.
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Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
From royal death scares to jellyfish invasions and sex doll confusion, this week’s strangest news stories prove truth is stranger than fiction.
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US shifts war priority from Iran’s nuclear program to lowering oil prices
The US has shifted its Iran war priority from nuclear weapons to lowering petrol prices as Tehran controls Strait of Hormuz.
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German officials warn against romanticising East Germany as Berlin Wall anniversary marked
German officials warn against romanticising communist East Germany as far-right AfD uses nostalgia in campaigns ahead of regional elections.
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32 nations condemn Iran’s execution of protesters
France, Britain, Canada and 29 other countries have issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s use of capital punishment against protesters.
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Eclipse chasers flock to Spain for rare celestial event
Thousands travelled to northern Spain to witness a total solar eclipse on Wednesday as temperatures soared and wildfires threatened parts of the country.
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Trump confirms secret plane swap in Turkey amid Iran threats
US President Donald Trump confirms he secretly switched planes in Turkey after threats, leaving journalists on Air Force One as decoys.
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Meta faces ‘big tobacco moment’ as children’s harm trial begins
Meta defends itself against claims it designed addictive features for children as trial compared to tobacco litigation begins in Oakland.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims more than 2 000 lives
DR Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed more than 2 000 people, approaching the country’s deadliest ever recorded epidemic.
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Record July heat affects regions home to 900 million people
Some 900 million people experienced record July heat in 2026 as temperature records fell across Africa, Central America and Europe.
