Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to...
Campaigner Kara Weipz, who is president of the Victims of Pan Am Flight 103 group, said she was “floored” when she received the news that the trial had been postponed....
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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy...
Timing and Canadian political will could also be a tool for negotiations. Canadians know they will feel economic pain in this dispute – financial analysists estimated the most recent tariffs...
Iran faces ‘greatest financial offensive ever’, says US Treasury Secretary...
The US announced a host of sanctions against Iran and threatened its supporters in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was “the single greatest financial offensive ever”. Labelling it an...
New Zealand moves to ban children under 16 from social...
New Zealand is to introduce a bill seeking to ban under-16s from using social media. Under the latest proposals, platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook, will have to take...
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
Fast-fashion giant Shein could see its stock market valuation reach almost $27bn (£19.8bn) when its makes its debut in Hong Kong on 1 September. The long-awaited move comes after failed...
Trump waves green flag at IndyCar race through Washington DC
The National Gallery of Art conducted vibration tests to ensure its priceless collection could withstand the powerful rumble of the engines. On race day, however, the roar of celebration appeared...
Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 in Conakry
At least 30 people have been killed after a mound of rubbish at a major waste site collapsed on to nearby homes in Guinea’s capital Conakry, the government has said....
Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption,...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should be asked questions about corruption in his government, his sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has told the BBC. Fedorov, a popular minister who modernised the...
Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
Recognisable Sydney landmarks feature on the double-sided medal, including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, which are part of the 42.2km (26.2 mile) course. Users on social media noticed the...
Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law
Syria has condemned an Israeli attack on the village of Beit Jinn, southwest of the country’s capital Damascus, which officials said hit a civilian vehicle and left several people injured....
