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.
Sony is discontinuing physical disc production for PlayStation games by January 2028, prompting customer cancellations and discounted retention offers despite 71% of gamers preferring physical media.
A tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television reported the vessel ignored warnings but stopped short of directly claiming responsibility.
Kenya's Saba Saba protests have transformed from 1990s anti-authoritarian demonstrations into a Gen Z-led movement demanding accountability, economic justice and human rights, reflecting broader shifts in leadership, methods and political dynamics.
The FCA found major UK banks pushing homeless and financially vulnerable people toward unsuitable online applications instead of basic bank accounts. Nine banks have now agreed to improve access and offer alternatives for those without standard ID or fixed addresses.
A Turquia impediu um cruzeiro com 2.000 passageiros LGBTQ+ de atracar em seus portos, citando padrões morais e valores familiares como justificativa para a ação discriminatória.
A 55-year-old sandwich chain Beef-a-Roo has closed multiple restaurant locations without notice amid financial difficulties, with employees protesting unpaid wages across affected areas.
PECO workers initiated a strike on July 4th coinciding with a dangerous heat wave, potentially affecting power supply during peak demand when cooling is critical.
Neo-fascist group Patriot Front staged a masked march through Washington DC on July 4th, displaying Confederate flags and chanting while riding public transit during the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Hundreds of masked members of neo-fascist group Patriot Front marched through Washington DC on July 4th carrying Confederate flags and chanting nationalist slogans near Capitol Hill.
More than 35,000 people from 600 groups marched through central London for the annual Pride parade, with Mayor Sadiq Khan joining. Organisers highlighted ongoing challenges including NHS waiting lists and hate crimes affecting the LGBT+ community.
Over 30,000 far-left protesters clashed with police in Erfurt, Germany during the AfD's party conference, with demonstrators opposing the conservative party's policies while police reported mostly peaceful conditions despite visible confrontations.
Kotaku curates 10 notable indie games worth adding to wishlists, showcasing the diversity and innovation within independent game development.
Gangs in South Africa are hunting migrants with death threats, forcing thousands to flee amid coordinated anti-foreigner violence. At least four confirmed deaths reported as over 15,000 Malawians and thousands from other nations evacuate.
A Turquia bloqueou a entrada de um navio de cruzeiro LGBTQ+ em seus portos, alegando violação de 'valores morais' e 'padrões familiares', enquanto simultaneamente prendeu cerca de 50 pessoas em uma Marcha do Orgulho LGBT+ proibida em Istambul.
As America marks 250 years, surveys show only a third of Americans believe the Dream still exists, with economic stagnation, inequality, and emigration challenging the foundational ideal of upward mobility.
Africa's tourism landscape is expanding in 2026 with new luxury lodges, improved accessibility, and cultural revivals across 10 countries, from Algeria's newly opened Sahara routes to Botswana's high-end safari experiences.
Frasers Centrepoint Trust is selling White Sands mall in Pasir Ris for $467 million to reduce debt and strengthen its financial position, with the deal expected to complete by September 30.
Manifestações contra imigrantes na África do Sul resultaram em pelo menos quatro mortes, milhares de deslocados e propriedades vandalizadas, com líderes prometendo marchas semanais para expulsão de estrangeiros.
Three major U.S. egg producers agreed to settle antitrust charges for allegedly manipulating prices between 2022-2025, requiring them to donate 53 million eggs to food banks and pay $3.3 million in penalties.
The AFP urged organizers of a lightning rally along Edsa to comply with laws and avoid disrupting public order as thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo members protested, resulting in at least three arrests.
SA Human Rights Commission warns mass deportations would breach international and domestic law, violating principles of human dignity and non-refoulement while proving economically ineffective.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss publicly contradicted Lane Kiffin's claims that Black families avoided Oxford due to racism concerns, stating the community showed him nothing but love.
Tens of thousands marched in Budapest's first Pride parade since Viktor Orbán's electoral loss, marking a symbolic shift in LGBTQ+ rights after years of restrictions under his government.
Quantic Dream developers have announced a strike to protest planned layoffs of 115 workers, claiming Star Wars Eclipse cannot be completed without adequate staff levels.
