Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.
Standard Bank executives criticize South African politicians for exploiting anti-migrant sentiment rather than explaining economic interdependence with African neighbors, warning of severe damage to the country's continental reputation and business prospects.
Ghana's Education Service has disbursed funds to senior high schools nationwide for perishable food procurement covering March-September 2026, supporting meals for upper-level students.
ZeniMax Online Studios leadership is exiting as Microsoft continues Xbox layoffs, with Elder Scrolls Online facing content delays and staff protesting at Bethesda headquarters.
Dong Guangping, a 68-year-old Chinese human rights activist, completed a perilous 300km sea journey in a rubber dinghy to flee China, reaching South Korea after 40 hours and subsequently resettling in Canada following multiple failed escape attempts.
Marc Evans's Welsh-language film 'Effi o Blaenau' reimagines Euripides' Iphigenia as a contemporary tragedy about poverty and underfunded healthcare in post-austerity Wales, anchored by a compelling lead performance.
Jordan Walker defeated Kyle Schwarber in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby finals with a dramatic rally, hitting homers on his final six swings to upset the Philadelphia favorite.
Renowned environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has lost 8.2kg during a 16-day hunger strike in Delhi demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister over a leaked medical entrance exam.
ZeniMax insists The Elder Scrolls Online will continue despite significant Xbox layoffs that reduced the dev team to 2015-2018 levels, while Bethesda workers organize protests against the cuts.
Conor McGregor tore his ACL during UFC 329 against Max Holloway after attempting a jumping roundhouse kick in the opening round, ending his five-year return to competition after just seconds of fighting.
Julian Alvarez scored in the 112th minute to lift defending champion Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal, advancing to the semifinals.
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time during a World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, with Julián Álvarez scoring the decisive goal to send Messi and team to the semifinals against England.
Três torques de ouro de 3 mil anos foram encontrados por detectoristas perto de Carlisle em área avaliada pela National Grid para infraestrutura elétrica, reabrindo debate sobre preservação histórica versus desenvolvimento energético.
A father grapples with his wife's suggestion to get a new puppy months after losing their beloved lab mix, weighing grief against his young son's developmental needs.
China recuperou pela primeira vez o primeiro estágio de um foguete orbital usando sistema inédito de captura em rede, aproximando-se dos EUA na disputa pelo domínio do espaço.
Lenovo showcased the Legion Y700 Ultimate gaming tablet featuring 5G support and dual-SIM capability in a promotional video, with full specs expected in August.
While analysts forecast Bitcoin reaching $300,000-$500,000 by 2029, historical halving cycle data reveals each successive peak delivers smaller multiples, suggesting the era of exponential moonshots may be ending as the asset matures.
Bethesda union members are organizing a protest against Xbox's layoff of over 200 employees in Baltimore County, demanding recognition of worker concerns rather than accepting cuts as final.
Mohammed al-Wahidi, a 57-year-old Palestinian aid worker who organized World Cup screenings in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli air strike along with three others including two children, drawing hundreds to his funeral.
Pastor Ezra Jin was released from Chinese prison after 250+ days of detention for operating an unregistered church. His daughter, human rights activist Grace Jin Drexel, recounts their emotional reunion.
Australia and India have reached a uranium export deal during PM Modi's visit, potentially transforming India's nuclear energy capabilities and strengthening bilateral ties.
The Cubs defeated the Orioles 9-7 on July 8, 2026, with Pete Crow-Armstrong breaking a Cubs franchise record previously held by Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Ron Santo.
Baseball legend Justin Verlander announced his retirement after a disappointing return to the Detroit Tigers, capping a Hall of Fame career with three Cy Young Awards and two World Series rings.
Commander Gabriel Edwards, commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5, was lost at sea after an MH-60S helicopter emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1. The Navy suspended its 102-hour search covering 14,000 square miles after three of four crew members were recovered.
Australian house prices are declining across major cities with predicted 2-3% falls by year-end, yet remain nearly double decade-ago levels, making housing affordability worse than ever.
