What DOGE saved, and what it cost
The US government project that slashed foreign aid died on July 4. AJLabs looks at the cost in lives around the world.
Category: World
World Cup final Lamine Yamal: What to know about teenage Spain prodigy
One of the best players in the world, Spain’s 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, is gearing up for his first World Cup final.
Russian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
Italy’s Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform
The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year’s general election.
Heatwave prompts Italy’s delivery riders to strike for extra rights
Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna and Florence want to protect their health and their wages.
British illegal immigrant in ‘international criminal organisation’ shot dead in US
A British illegal immigrant who was allegedly part of an international criminal organisation has been shot and killed in the United States.
What are the Israeli withdrawal ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon?
What are the Israeli withdrawal ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon?
Cody Bellinger stars at MLB All-Star game, wins MVP award
With his father – former big leaguer Clay Bellinger – in attendance, the New York Yankees player earned MVP honours.
Gibraltar border controls lifted: Is it part of Schengen, the UK – or both?
A new treaty signed by Britain and the EU includes the removal of border checks between Spain and Gibraltar.
Fatal ICE shootings spur a halt in vehicle stops and thousands hit by diarrhea bug: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: ICE orders all officers to stop pursuing vehicles after back-to-back fatal shootings.
Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Tweety McTreason vowed to strike Iran’s bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
Thirsty England fans could down an extra 6 million pints for semifinal clash
The World Cup has provided a welcome boost to England’s pubs with millions more pints sold. But the industry is ailing and many are facing
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.