Trump's tariffs cloud G20 finance chiefs' meeting in South Africa

Trump's tariffs cloud G20 finance chiefs' meeting in South Africa
Trump's tariffs cloud G20 finance chiefs' meeting in South Africa

Trump's tariffs cloud G20 finance chiefs' meeting in South Africa
Brazil's top court backs most of Lula's tax hike decree after stalemate with Congress

Brazil's top court backs most of Lula's tax hike decree after stalemate with Congress
US Senate passes aid, public broadcasting cuts in victory for Trump

US Senate passes aid, public broadcasting cuts in victory for Trump
French PM's plan to scrap two holidays stirs outcry, and memories of a toppled predecessor

French PM's plan to scrap two holidays stirs outcry, and memories of a toppled predecessor
New Zealand weather events prompt rethink of government housing protections

New Zealand weather events prompt rethink of government housing protections
Issues on the agenda at the G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Issues on the agenda at the G20 finance meeting in South Africa
Brazil's government, Congress fail to reach agreement on IOF tax

Brazil's government, Congress fail to reach agreement on IOF tax
Thousands of Afghans secretly moved to Britain after data leak

Thousands of Afghans secretly moved to Britain after data leak
France's PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix government finances

France's PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix government finances
Bessent no-show, BRICS tensions set to cast shadow over Durban G20 meeting

Bessent no-show, BRICS tensions set to cast shadow over Durban G20 meeting
Portugal aims to reach NATO's defence spending goal without harming finances

Portugal aims to reach NATO's defence spending goal without harming finances
Romanian government survives no confidence vote and pushes tax hikes through

Romanian government survives no confidence vote and pushes tax hikes through
Greek government seeks parliamentary probe into EU farm fraud, opposition decries cover-up
Greek government seeks parliamentary probe into EU farm fraud, opposition decries cover-up
Berlin pledges decision on Patriots for Kyiv within 'days or weeks'

Berlin pledges decision on Patriots for Kyiv within 'days or weeks'
France's Macron announces plan to accelerate military spending

France's Macron announces plan to accelerate military spending
White House reviews mass federal layoff plans, aims for swift action

White House reviews mass federal layoff plans, aims for swift action
Germany has no plans to buy additional F-35 fighter jets, defence ministry says

Germany has no plans to buy additional F-35 fighter jets, defence ministry says
Argentina Congress passes pension boost despite Milei opposition

Argentina Congress passes pension boost despite Milei opposition
Italy says Russia-linked companies should be banned from Ukraine's rebuild

Italy says Russia-linked companies should be banned from Ukraine's rebuild
Romania arrests 13 in phishing scam targeting British tax office

Romania arrests 13 in phishing scam targeting British tax office
Brazil's Lula pledges reciprocity after Trump tariff announcement

Brazil's Lula pledges reciprocity after Trump tariff announcement
Analysis-Musk faces a daunting path in challenging US two-party system

Analysis-Musk faces a daunting path in challenging US two-party system
Romanian government to face no-confidence vote over deficit-lowering tax hikes

Romanian government to face no-confidence vote over deficit-lowering tax hikes
UK lawmaker from Farage's Reform removes himself from the party

UK lawmaker from Farage's Reform removes himself from the party
Brazil's Lula hints at 2026 re-election bid

Brazil's Lula hints at 2026 re-election bid
Exclusive-China signals investment in Brazil-led global forest fund, sources say

Exclusive-China signals investment in Brazil-led global forest fund, sources say
In July 4 ceremony, Trump signs tax and spending bill into law

In July 4 ceremony, Trump signs tax and spending bill into law
Blistering heat and empty chairs mar UN's flagship development event

Blistering heat and empty chairs mar UN's flagship development event
Civil society leaves UN development summit feeling unheard

Civil society leaves UN development summit feeling unheard
'It's a joke': Peruvians outraged after president doubles her salary

'It's a joke': Peruvians outraged after president doubles her salary
Eyeing Arctic dominance, Trump bill earmarks $8.6 billion for US Coast Guard icebreakers

Eyeing Arctic dominance, Trump bill earmarks $8.6 billion for US Coast Guard icebreakers
Climate and empowering women must be a priority, development bank bosses say

Climate and empowering women must be a priority, development bank bosses say
Ukrainian aid projects wither as Western funding drops

Ukrainian aid projects wither as Western funding drops
French PM Bayrou survives latest no-confidence motion

French PM Bayrou survives latest no-confidence motion
Spain and World Bank in push for wider use of 'debt swaps'

Spain and World Bank in push for wider use of 'debt swaps'
Buoyed by the Supreme Court, Trump to press forward on firings and social agenda

Buoyed by the Supreme Court, Trump to press forward on firings and social agenda
Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz' as he pushes for more deportations

Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz' as he pushes for more deportations
USAID cuts may cause over 14 million additional deaths by 2030, study says

USAID cuts may cause over 14 million additional deaths by 2030, study says
End of the line for King Charles' royal train

End of the line for King Charles' royal train
Trump escalates feud with Musk, threatens Tesla, SpaceX support

Trump escalates feud with Musk, threatens Tesla, SpaceX support
France, Spain among countries to agree to tax premium flyers, private jets

France, Spain among countries to agree to tax premium flyers, private jets
US, Canada to resume trade talks after Ottawa drops digital tax

US, Canada to resume trade talks after Ottawa drops digital tax
US to restart trade negotiations with Canada immediately, White House says

US to restart trade negotiations with Canada immediately, White House says
Global leaders pledge development push as US shuns UN summit

Global leaders pledge development push as US shuns UN summit
Protesters demand debt cancellation, climate action ahead of UN summit

Protesters demand debt cancellation, climate action ahead of UN summit
Bangladesh orders striking tax officials back to work; port operations hindered

Bangladesh orders striking tax officials back to work; port operations hindered
China rolls over $3.4 billion loans to Pakistan, say sources
China rolls over $3.4 billion loans to Pakistan, say sources
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years