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Directive aimed at government workers, but reports of wider implementation spark warnings of future Afghanistan-wide prohibition The Taliban have ordered a sweeping ban on the use of smartphones by government officials – in what some analysts say could foreshadow broader, population-level restrictions. In a directive issued by the Taliban’s military courts and reviewed by the Guardian, the ban…
It is important to resist the temptation to think that the deal between the United States and Iran is the end of the conflict. Its most intricate element is the sanctions and how to lift them
Campaigners welcome announcement cutting levies on menstrual health items, but say their work to end period poverty is ‘far from over’ Pakistan plans to abolish “period tax”, in a victory for young campaigners who had taken the government to court over the charges. Finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that sanitary towels and related items were “daily necessities that are indispensable…
The founder of Banco Master is accused of a multimillion-dollar fraud. A second attempt to strike a plea deal has been rejected because he did not name accomplices or provide conclusive evidence
The global cruise holding companies, which have designed the ships to be floating cities unto themselves, are few and wind up with the vast majority of the profits they produce
The actress has turned 65 away from cinema, but is back in the headlines after one of her earliest films, in which she appeared naked at age 13, was withdrawn by director Wim Wenders
Nearly one in five regular users suffers from a chronic, under-diagnosed condition little known even among health staff
Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connections Experts have warned that Sri Lanka is emerging as a hub for transnational cybercrime, after a crackdown in south-east Asia pushed Chinese-run criminal networks to relocate their vast scam operations. Sri Lankan police spokesperson Fredrick Wootler said…
After the actress’s husband, Jeff Baena, was found dead on January 3, 2025, many considered that Plaza has moved on too quickly. Why won’t society free women from grief?
The Huawei executive recently presented a method for building faster and more powerful processors that aims to be revolutionary. The reaction has been a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism
Thousands of demonstrators have been taking to the streets of Tirana for more than two weeks now, in one of the largest protest movements that the country has seen in decades
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.
BBC WorldPushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and asks if the system is to blame.
BBC News (Front page)Central Japan Railway said the Tokaido Shinkansen may be delayed or suspended Saturday, while East Japan Railway warned of possible regular train line delays over the weekend.
The Japan TimesAs Venezuela begins counting the cost of its deadliest quake disaster in over a century, a shattered economy and struggling health system threaten to slow recovery efforts.
NPR NewsFollow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Albanese says Stefanovic saga ‘unfortunate’, but ‘words do matter’ The prime minister was asked by the ABC abou…
The Guardian WorldThe administrator of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court estate, which was destroyed in a deadly fire last November, has finally pledged to hold a long-awaited homeowners’ meeting in July after repeated del…
South China Morning PostNorth Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed major weapons tests and called for bolstering the military’s “deadly and destructive offensive posture."
ABC News InternationalAficionados de Costa de Marfil, Curazao, Ecuador, Alemania, Japón, Turquía, Suecia y Estados Unidos llenaron de color, banderas y pasión los estadios durante una nueva jornada de la Copa Mundial de…
NBC NewsEcuador firmó una remontada histórica ante Alemania, Países Bajos aseguró el liderato de su grupo y Estados Unidos avanzó pese a caer sobre la hora ante Turquía. Japón, Australia y Paraguay también…
NBC NewsHealth minister says nearly 4,300 people injured
The Independent WorldNew structure to be built above 194-year-old Mitchells Causeway as residents face months of delays to reopening of Victoria Pass section of highway Follow our Australia news live blog for latest up…
The Guardian WorldEcuador venció a Alemania y aseguró su clasificación a los dieciseisavos de final, mientras que Turquía cerró su participación en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 con una victoria ante Estados Unidos.
NBC NewsPutin is rattled and Trump needs a win – this is the chance for Ukraine and her allies to force the collapse of Russia’s army and push back against its land grab, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The Independent WorldTwo deadly earthquakes have hit Venezuela on Wednesday
ABC News InternationalEarlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.
BBC WorldA top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant …
NPR NewsAs Greece braces for another blistering wildfire season, a new line of defense is taking shape in Earth’s orbit
ABC News InternationalNATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine
ABC News InternationalThe United States and Iran are negotiating a broader agreement to end the war, with Tehran's nuclear program remaining one of the key sticking points.
The Japan TimesFrance claims interception of Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tanker off Sicily
The Independent WorldAll branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence minister All of South Korea’s military forces will be trained as …
The Guardian WorldChristian Pulisic destacó el trabajo realizado por Estados Unidos durante la fase de grupos de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. Tras la derrota ante Turquía, aseguró que el equipo puede sentirse or…
NBC NewsSocialists marginalised under current PM are anxious about whether his replacement will again disappoint them On 10 September 2024, Jon Trickett, a veteran leftwing MP, was preparing to vote agains…
The Guardian PoliticsIvory Coast have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in four appearances after defeating Curaçao 2-0 on Thursday. The Elephants finished second in their group and will face eit…
France 24 EnglishPresident Donald Trump’s closure of US development agency USAID adds hurdles to humanitarian relief efforts in quake-hit Venezuela, says Christopher Sabatini, Latin America Programme Director at Ch…
France 24 EnglishCambridge University Hospitals refers itself to the Information Commissioner over the breach.
BBC News (Front page)Europe’s record heatwave in the month of June would have been "virtually impossible" 50 years ago, scientists said Friday, proof that human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for …
France 24 EnglishAuston Trusty aseguró que la derrota frente a Turquía fue un tropiezo del que el equipo aprenderá. El defensor destacó que Estados Unidos debe seguir adelante tras avanzar como líder de grupo a la …
NBC News(Image credit: Amirhosein Khorgooi/AP Photo/Amirhosein Khorgooi)
NPR NewsEl USMNT no pudo cerrar la fase de grupos de manera perfecta, tras registrar una derrota de último minuto ante un equipo turco que se despide con tres puntos del certamen.
NBC NewsJorge Valdano y José Néstor Pékerman resaltan la remontada de la Tricolor sobre Alemania y que les da el pase a la segunda ronda de una manera dramática.
NBC NewsA penthouse at CK Asset Holdings’ luxury residential project in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels has been sold via tender for HK$380.77 million (US$48.5 million), according to a statement from the flagship p…
South China Morning PostBack-to-back earthquakes left at least 235 dead and injured more than 4,300 people, according to Venezuela’s government. Residents of the port city of La Guaira estimated that hundreds of people we…
The New York Times WorldThe body was found during the search for a 14-year-old girl, Lilly, who was reported missing.
BBC News (Front page)As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.
BBC News (Front page)The renaming of the ASDF by the end of fiscal 2026, will mark the first name change for any branch of the Self-Defense Forces since its establishment in 1954.
The Japan TimesParis Fashion Week Men’s became a test of fashion’s relationship with heat
ABC News InternationalFootage of Allan Marshall, who died after being restrained by prison officers, has been obtained by the BBC.
BBC News (Front page)Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.
BBC News (Front page)Hong Kong police have arrested a minibus driver for dangerous driving after his vehicle fatally hit a cyclist in North district. Police received a report of the incident in Ta Kwu Ling at 6.27am on…
South China Morning PostThe 10 wax dolls of the Straw Hat Crew members are the first Japanese anime characters to join the Grevin Museum.
The Japan TimesThe decision was announced Thursday during a briefing on royal finances at which Charles became the first British monarch to reveal the taxes he paid to the government.
NPR NewsNews that King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace, and that the UK is sweating through record heat, leads Friday's papers.
BBC News (Front page)Apple Macbook 13-inch prices jumps from $1,799 to $2,099 while the cost of iPads surges by 25% Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily…
The Guardian WorldThe Makerfield MP’s surge towards No 10 is a seductive ad for the power of positive politics. How long that proves effective depends on his next moves The creation of hope is a vital but risky part…
The Guardian PoliticsPlans by Wolfgang Porsche to bore private 500-metre road link through Austrian hill caused anger among locals Wolfgang Porsche, the Austrian-German automotive magnate, appears to have abandoned pla…
The Guardian WorldConservationists emphasise importance of protecting nesting sites used by ‘strongly faithful’ red-listed species Migratory swifts loyally return every year to their nests in buildings, according to…
The Guardian WorldHigh temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growth Monique Mosley is used to sweltering conditions at the food factory in Yorkshire where she work…
The Guardian WorldMauricio Pochettino vivió con atención cada momento de la derrota de Estados Unidos ante Turquía. Pese al tropiezo, el Team USA avanzó como líder de grupo a la siguiente ronda de la Copa Mundial de…
NBC NewsIn Iran and across the Middle East, the bond between religion and politics is getting weaker.
The New York Times World