Tuesday, September 1, 2026

World

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.

July 4, 2026

Trump marks U.S. 250th anniversary with campaign-style rally

Across the United States, Americans plan to celebrate the patriotic holiday with fireworks ‌and parades.

U.S. President Donald Trump
July 4, 2026

FBI offers $50,000 reward for information on fugitive years after murder of National Guard official

The FBI said Mr Matos was declared wanted for his role in the murder of Mr Carvajal in 2021.

Joseph Matos and FBI
July 4, 2026

UK court jails 70-year-old man after DNA links him to sex offence in 1990s

The police described Mr Pearce as a “prolific sex offender who targeted children.”

David Pearce