Sunday, October 11, 2026

World

July 7, 2026

15 people killed in China’s flooding after torrential rainfall

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in parts of China have caused severe flooding, raising the death toll to 15 and leaving more than 300 people injured.

Flooded China
July 7, 2026

U.S. businessman jailed for $2 million food fraud scheme

In addition to the prison term, the judge sentenced Mr Madera to one year of supervised release and ordered him to pay over $2.2 million in restitution and forfeiture.

Basket of fruits
July 7, 2026

UN scales up Venezuela earthquake relief as damage reaches $37 billion

Government figures showed more than 3,340 people have died, over 16,740 were injured, and approximately 17,000 residents remain homeless.

Venezuela earthquakes
July 6, 2026

Chinese official sentenced to death over multimillion-dollar bribes

The court said the crimes resulted in “massive losses” to the state.

Yang Youlin
July 6, 2026

25 killed, 100 wounded in Sri Lankan prison

The prison spokesperson attributed the violent fight to drug trafficking.

Sri Lanka prison
July 6, 2026

Microsoft lays off 1,600 Xbox employees, shuts four studios amid focus on AI

The company plans to cut approximately 3,200 jobs in the next year.

Microsoft
July 5, 2026

Mexico players return Rolex watches gifted by YouTuber Stevewilldoit

Mexico will face England in the last 16 in Mexico City on Monday, as they seek to reach the World quarter-finals for the first time in 40 years.

Mexico players with Rolex watches
July 5, 2026

Trump thanks FIFA for lifting Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension ahead of Belgium showdown

Balogun has been the standout man for the United States of America at the World Cup, scoring three goals so far.

Trump, Folarin Balogun and FIFA logo
July 5, 2026

U.S. 250th Anniversary: Trump launches $1,000 investment accounts for babies

Trump Accounts is central to the administration’s push to ‌promote investing and financial literacy from an early age.

U.S. President Donald Trump
July 4, 2026

King Charles congratulates U.S. on 250th anniversary

“This year marks a truly historic milestone and a moment of great celebration for Americans everywhere,” he said.