Thursday, July 16, 2026

World

July 14, 2026

Trump pays over $5 million damages to E. Jean Carroll  

A court filing showed that Mr Trump paid a total of $5.6 million, including interest.

E. Jean Carroll
July 14, 2026

Volkswagen plans 50,000 fresh global job cuts amid growing competitive car market

The company had earlier agreed to reduce its workforce across all groups, including Porsche and Audi subsidiaries, by 50,000, bringing the total to 100,000.

Volkswagen
July 14, 2026

South Korea targets world’s top five exporters

She said the government would pursue measures aimed at sustaining export growth through product diversification and expansion into new markets.

Han Seong-sook
July 14, 2026

Bangladesh retains death penalty for online drug trafficking

The law also provides for the creation of special tribunals to handle drug-related cases in high-risk areas.

Bangladesh
July 14, 2026

Tension over Argentina, England World Cup semi-final showdown

England reached the semifinals after defeating Norway 2–1 in the quarterfinals, inspired by Bellingham’s outstanding form.

July 14, 2026

Family struggling to accept reality of Jayden Adams’ death after World Cup outing, says father

Adams played three matches at the World Cup in North America as South Africa reached the knockout round of the tournament for the first time in the country’s history.

July 13, 2026

South African police arrest four over attempted murder

The suspects are expected to appear before the Virginia Magistrate’s Court soon, the police said.

July 13, 2026

Hungarian parliament set to vote on president’s removal

Mr Sulyok, who served as a constitutional court judge for a decade before becoming president in 2024, had maintained that he had no political agenda.

July 13, 2026

EU to restrict children’s social media access among member states

She said the planned restrictions would be lifted ⁠gradually as children get older.

Ursula von der Leyen