Category: World
‘I was employee number one’: SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm’s market debut
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company’s founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.
Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalised
The US president says a “great settlement” to end the conflict has been reached. Iran says reports of a deal are “speculative”.
Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges ‘common sense’ overhaul if elected California governor
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn’t beholden to party ideology.
‘They destroyed the future’: Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation
Seoul court sentences former leader for sending military drones into North Korea.
Amnesty and Oxfam warn of displacement in the occupied West Bank
Amnesty International and Oxfam released reports this week documenting a rise in state-backed Israeli settler violence.
Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica
As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, all eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic
Golf legend Phil Mickelson kicked out of California club after misconduct allegations, Golf Digest reports
The Farms Golf Club near San Diego told NBC News a staffer’s report of member misconduct led it to investigate and take “decisive action.”
Supreme Court denies Alabama’s attempt to execute Jeffery Lee by nitrogen gas
The Supreme Court late Thursday denied Alabama’s request to execute a man using nitrogen gas after two lower court rulings blocked the method and found
Israel launches overnight strikes across Gaza
Videos shared by Palestinian activists show powerful Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip overnight.
DR Congo arrive in the US for the World Cup after Ebola quarantine
DRC squad arrived on a flight from Paris after US authorities insisted they serve a 21-day quarantine period elsewhere.
Japan’s Wataru Endo retires after injury ends World Cup 2026 dream
Midfielder and captain quits after failing to recover from foot injury ahead of Japan’s game against the Netherlands.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.