International
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After 50 000 km and 28 years, the Channel stands between adventurer and home
Crossing the English Channel is the last hurdle for British adventurer Karl Bushby – after 28 years and 50 000 km – to trek home.
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Cities across United States mark first Dolly Parton day
Cities across the US celebrated inaugural Dolly Parton day on Friday, honouring the late country icon who died last month at 80 with events and tributes.
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U2 performs surprise 50th anniversary gigs in Dublin
Irish rock legends U2 surprise fans with 50th anniversary gigs at their old school and a famous Dublin cafe, playing classics and new material.
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TikTok agrees to $100m settlement with Alabama over teen safety
TikTok settlement hailed as a great day for Alabama parents
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New wild cat species discovered in Bolivia after century-long gap
Scientists have identified the tilcayo tiger cat in Bolivia’s Yungas region, marking the first new wild cat species discovery in more than 100 years.
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Canals full, roads submerged as Bangkok declares flood disaster
Bangkok declares flood disaster after 48 hours of heavy rain leaves canals overflowing, roads submerged and residents wading through deep water.
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Meta shares surge as AI assistant Muse sparks investor excitement
Meta shares bounced back to their summer 2025 highs this week, riding a wave of investor excitement about Muse, the social media giant’s AI agent.
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Bitget crypto exchange loses $351.6m in suspected North Korea hack
Bitget crypto exchange announces $351.6m hack suspected to be linked to North Korea, with the company’s protection fund covering all losses.
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Birmingham joins landmark UK-US university alliance to build future fusion energy workforce
Sixteen UK universities have joined a transatlantic partnership with the US University Fusion Association to build the workforce needed for fusion power.
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Ethiopia conflict reignites with heavy fighting in Tigray and Afar regions
Rebels in the northern Tigray region of Ethiopia seized local airports and launched attacks into the neighbouring states of Afar and Amhara, saying they were once again in a “full-blown war” with the federal government.
