Japan enforces jail terms and fines for phone use on bikes

Japan enforces jail terms and fines for phone use on bikes
Japan enforces jail terms and fines for phone use on bikes

Japan enforces jail terms and fines for phone use on bikes
To tackle plastic waste, Philippines implements a law to make companies pay

To tackle plastic waste, Philippines implements a law to make companies pay
Japan's Mount Fuji snowless for longest time on record: Video

Japan's Mount Fuji snowless for longest time on record: Video
8 Mexican judges resign after controversial reforms

8 Mexican judges resign after controversial reforms
Botswana counts votes as ruling party vies to extend six-decade rule: Video

Botswana counts votes as ruling party vies to extend six-decade rule: Video
Chad government determined to 'hunt down and annihilate' Boko Haram: Video

Chad government determined to 'hunt down and annihilate' Boko Haram: Video
Macron announces 'strengthened partnership' with Morocco against 'illegal immigration'

Macron announces 'strengthened partnership' with Morocco against 'illegal immigration'
Indigenous communities protest in Brazil to defend their land: Video

Indigenous communities protest in Brazil to defend their land: Video
Kamala Harris compels voters with final pitch ahead of Election Day: Video

Kamala Harris compels voters with final pitch ahead of Election Day: Video
Voting ends in Botswana with ruling party seeking to extend six decades of power: Video

Voting ends in Botswana with ruling party seeking to extend six decades of power: Video
Namibia makes strides in green energy with sale of first carbon credits

Namibia makes strides in green energy with sale of first carbon credits
Apple’s new iPhone 16 cannot sell in Indonesia: Here’s why

Apple’s new iPhone 16 cannot sell in Indonesia: Here’s why
2-year-old becomes India’s youngest organ donor

2-year-old becomes India’s youngest organ donor
Chinese astronauts land in space to begin six-month mission, key step in moon mission goal

Chinese astronauts land in space to begin six-month mission, key step in moon mission goal
Global biodiversity talks 'hit a snag' due to funding challenges: Video

Global biodiversity talks 'hit a snag' due to funding challenges: Video
Hungarian PM Orbán commends Georgia for avoiding 'second Ukraine' scenario: Video

Hungarian PM Orbán commends Georgia for avoiding 'second Ukraine' scenario: Video
Turkey celebrates 101st anniversary - Erdogan vows to eliminate terror

Turkey celebrates 101st anniversary - Erdogan vows to eliminate terror
Nigeria ramps up national security with 24-hour real-time monitoring system at all its borders

Nigeria ramps up national security with 24-hour real-time monitoring system at all its borders
China's next astronauts ready for launch to its permanently crewed space station

China's next astronauts ready for launch to its permanently crewed space station
Iraq opens arms to Lebanese fleeing Israeli attacks: Video

Iraq opens arms to Lebanese fleeing Israeli attacks: Video
Africa's four longest rivers and the countries they flow through

Africa's four longest rivers and the countries they flow through
Thailand to introduce facial ID system in major airports by end of year

Thailand to introduce facial ID system in major airports by end of year
Argentina bans hereditary employment

Argentina bans hereditary employment
Indonesia plans to import 1 million tons of Indian rice to address potential supply shortage

Indonesia plans to import 1 million tons of Indian rice to address potential supply shortage
Bangladesh to resume gas connections for industries after months-long pause

Bangladesh to resume gas connections for industries after months-long pause
EU urges immediate action for Palestinian statehood following UfM summit: Video

EU urges immediate action for Palestinian statehood following UfM summit: Video
Iran vows firm response to Israeli strikes: Video

Iran vows firm response to Israeli strikes: Video
Mixed feelings in Uruguay over presidential election results: Video

Mixed feelings in Uruguay over presidential election results: Video
Madagascar exports first commercial graphite concentrate to Germany and the US

Madagascar exports first commercial graphite concentrate to Germany and the US
Georgian president denounces election results: Video

Georgian president denounces election results: Video
Argentina sells off 400 state buildings to cut costs

Argentina sells off 400 state buildings to cut costs
Three-day anti-polio campaign targets millions of Afghan children – here’s why it matters

Three-day anti-polio campaign targets millions of Afghan children – here’s why it matters
South Africa issues first marriage certificates for Muslim couples

South Africa issues first marriage certificates for Muslim couples
Botswana unveils electric boat as part of ambitious e-mobility push

Botswana unveils electric boat as part of ambitious e-mobility push
Georgians react to the results of the parliamentary elections: Video

Georgians react to the results of the parliamentary elections: Video
Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha sets new world half-marathon record in Valencia

Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha sets new world half-marathon record in Valencia
Attack on Iran achieved Israel's objectives, says Netanyahu: Video

Attack on Iran achieved Israel's objectives, says Netanyahu: Video
Myanmar, Cuba, and Ethiopia have the least internet freedom within global south

Myanmar, Cuba, and Ethiopia have the least internet freedom within global south
CAF disciplines Libya, awards Nigeria with three points

CAF disciplines Libya, awards Nigeria with three points
Protesters rally outside Israel's defence ministry: Video

Protesters rally outside Israel's defence ministry: Video
Beyoncé boosts Harris at abortion rights rally in Texas: Video

Beyoncé boosts Harris at abortion rights rally in Texas: Video
Georgia's election commission announces ruling party majority: Video

Georgia's election commission announces ruling party majority: Video
Ghana secures $260 million World Bank deal to boost energy sector efficiency

Ghana secures $260 million World Bank deal to boost energy sector efficiency
Thailand moves to raise retirement age to 65

Thailand moves to raise retirement age to 65
'Won't yield an inch' in defence of island's territory, says Taiwan president: Video

'Won't yield an inch' in defence of island's territory, says Taiwan president: Video
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
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