Traffic cone flies first class to Boston as symbol of Scotland’s friendship
A traffic cone intended as a symbol of friendship between Glasgow and Massachusetts has been flown across the Atlantic in a first-class seat.
Category: World
How new Yemen tensions could complicate the global energy crisis
If the fighting in Yemen expands, and the Houthis try to block the Bab al-Mandeb, the world economy faces a new shock.
Tour de France crash and concussion cases expose limits of roadside checks
Three of the eight riders who have abandoned the Tour de France in the opening week have suffered concussions.
Lebanon, Israel hold talks in Rome on implementing framework deal
Beirut is hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Yemen’s Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport
The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen’s capital and say they targeted Abha airport in response.
‘If we die, we die together’: Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is “seriously injured and in shock”.
EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war
The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.
How India’s Lord’s win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers
India won the first women’s Test at Lord’s, 142 years after its first men’s Test.
Sam Neill had pneumonia before his death, co-star says, as tributes pour in
Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor best known for “Jurassic Park” had suffered from pneumonia, according to a co-star.
Even if inflation cooled in June, experts say price pressure isn’t over
Inflation will likely remain a headache even if the rate of price increases slowed in June.
US returns $81bn after Trump tariffs ruled illegal
The US has returned tens of billions of dollars raised through tariffs after they were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here’s what AI predicts
Al Jazeera put nine leading AI models to the test to predict the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup champion.
Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as police probe possible negligence
Thailand authorities say that 24 people remain in critical condition in hospital after the blaze at a pub.
With US-Iran trust broken again, can Pakistan bring them back to talks?
Islamabad is still urging dialogue, but analysts say it has few tools to halt the latest round of US-Iran escalation.