Monday, August 31, 2026

World

July 23, 2026

Burnham announces 20% business rates cut for England pubs, clubs, live music venues

Mr Burnham said the discount would apply to nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses and allow a pub to save about £1,100 annually.

Andy Burnham
July 23, 2026

Fire killed 10 family members in Peru, police say

The inferno occurred at about 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday and spread rapidly through the family’s residence.

Omodo fire outbreak
July 23, 2026

U.S. sets June 2027 trial date for ousted Venezuelan president in drug trafficking case

Mr Maduro and his wife face possible life sentences if a jury finds them guilty of conspiring to send cocaine into the United States.

President Nicolás Maduro
July 23, 2026

U.S. signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The agreement came after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington in November.

Trump with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
July 23, 2026

France approves social media ban for children under 15

President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the development amid concerns about the impact of social media on children’s cognitive development.

Social media
July 23, 2026

Global oil prices rise again amid renewed U.S.-Iran attacks

Since the conflict erupted between the U.S. and Iran in February, the cost of global crude has jumped by almost 33 per cent.

Oil Barrels
July 23, 2026

Ex-American gymnastics coach pleads guilty to child pornography, money laundering

Ms Mitchell’s colluded with her co-conspirator to produce and sell images depicting sexually explicit conduct between 2023 and 2025.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
July 22, 2026

U.S., Saudi Arabia to seal nuclear programme deal

Ms Kelanic described the decision as reckless and not in the U.S. interest.

U.S. and Saudi Arabia logos.
July 22, 2026

Model scout linked to paedophile Epstein found dead in France apartment 

Mr Said allegedly co-founded a modelling management company with Mr Epstein and was under investigation until his death.

Daniel Said
July 22, 2026

Heat Wave: Women oppose Japan’s casual office attire for men campaign, say it’s ‘leg hair harassment’

Four months into the campaign, the new short policy has been generating mixed reactions.

Japanese men.