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PIO Caribbean writer accused of using AI wins Commonwealth short story prize

ExtraEmily banned on Twitch after a near crash changes her latest livestream

ExtraEmily has been banned from Twitch after a June 28 IRL stream showed her nearly crashing while reading chat during a drive. The incident revived concerns about distracted driving and followed previous controversies, including a viewbotting dispute and an earlier driving-related suspension. The latest ban has again sparked debate over safety rules for livestreamers and the responsibility creato...

Suppose the child hates US: Justice Alito's dissent as Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, whoever is born in US is a citizen

'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations

In Doha, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engaged with Qatari mediators to discuss Iran negotiations. They learned from both Qatar and Iran that no direct meetings would take place between US and Iranian officials, contradicting President Trump's earlier assertions. Instead, the conversations, organized by Qatar, will prioritize implementing a memorandum of understanding, which includes a...

New visa rules from July 1 in US, Australia, Japan, Vietnam: What travelers, foreign workers must know

New visa rules July 1: The US is now offering a $750 fast-track tourist visa, and Australia is increasing the minimum salary for skilled migrants. Japan is hiking visa fees for numerous countries, Vietnam will require travelers to complete health declarations.

UAE Eases Lebanon Travel Ban: Emiratis can visit again with Twajudi registration; move set to boost tourism

Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth: "I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to…"

UAE's first passenger train service launched as Etihad Rail begins operations

'Harsh and toxic': US citizen shares harrowing experience with international school in Bengaluru, warns parents before moving back to India

Quote of the day by American social activist Alice Walker: "The most common way people give up their power is by…"

'Hands off' Strait of Hormuz: Iran says foreign intervention will 'only complicate issues'

Iran has confidently declared its readiness to maintain order in the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that foreign intervention is unnecessary and could destabilize the region. Furthermore, discussions with the US, arranged by Qatar, are expected to focus on the existing interim agreement rather than on new negotiations for a final settlement. Ongoing dialogue with Washington occurs through established...

Zohran Mamdani says he won't want US Constitution to be changed to become eligible to run for President: 'Looks good the way it is'

40°C and counting: Europe was built to beat the cold. Now heatwave is exposing its biggest weakness

Europe, once crafted to stay warm during harsh winters, now grapples with a grim new challenge: relentless heatwaves. Buildings that sheltered against frosty temperatures have turned into sweltering traps, revealing a serious flaw in adapting to intense summer heat. With infrastructure buckling under record temperatures and a surge in heat-related fatalities, a fundamental reevaluation of urban pl...

UK plans tougher punishment for partner or ex-partner murders, minimum term may rise to 25 years

UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for July 2026; fuel rates cut after four months of hikes

UAE motorists can finally breathe easier as fuel prices for July 2026 see a significant drop, ending a four-month surge. This welcome relief follows a cooling in global oil markets, with diesel prices falling by nearly 17% and petrol by almost 14%. Drivers can expect substantial savings on full tanks, easing household budgets and business operating costs.

After being rejected, UK man creates fake Tinder profile in ex’s name, lures men with ‘rape fantasy’ claims

India just built the world's first hydrogen plant that runs on nuclear heat, not electricity

‘Golden Gift to White House’: Trump shares AI image of giant eagle for 250th anniversary

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of a golden eagle on the White House balcony, calling it a "Golden Gift" for the nation's 250th anniversary. The White House reposted the image, sparking debate about its authenticity. The image, featuring architectural discrepancies and fewer stars on a shield, was confirmed to be AI-generated. This follows Trump's recent unveiling of a comme...

Meet the world's most fertile woman who gave birth to 44 children, including three sets of quadruplets

Hidden wonder: Poland's 700-year-old underground salt mine is a hidden city of chapels, lakes and sculptures carved from salt

Buried for 1.8 million years: This ancient elephant tooth was finally found by an 11-year-old on a UK beach

Korea's Hangul is the world's only alphabet where every consonant is shaped like the mouth that pronounces it, and the only major writing system with a known inventor

'Will cut off those hands': Pakistan minister's stark warning to India over Indus Waters Treaty

Lost for 50 years, Japan's WWII gold submarine was finally found nearly 3 miles underwater

Candace Owens' Erika Kirk criticism takes surprising turn after controversial comments about her husband George Farmer

Candace Owens is facing fresh online scrutiny after comments about her husband, George Farmer, overshadowed her latest criticism of Erika Kirk. While questioning reports about Charlie and Erika Kirk's close communication, Owens said, “I don’t know what George does every day. I’m in my basement all day.” The remark sparked debate online, with many arguing it revealed more about her own marriage tha...