Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
Oil prices hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middle East reignited fears over global energy supplies. Brent crude – the global benchmark for oil prices – rose more than 6% on Thursday following…
How the student 'Cockroach' movement grew its influence across India
Young Indians are keeping up the pressure – continuing their demands for the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan – to step down. This as their online satirical group the «Cockroach People’s Party» grows in stature and support. It won…
‘Let’s enjoy the ride’ says Elon Musk, as AI risk concerns mount
He also pushed back on suggestions he supports «far right» views. Minton Beddoes said both data and her own experience of living in the UK told a different story to the image portrayed by the trillionaire in his X posts. «You come see my country that I…
US ‘not willing to put pressure on Russia’ despite wanting progress in Ukraine
Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit on July 23, in a first since September 2025 as Washington has shifted its focus from Ukraine to the war in the Middle East.…
Around 12,000 evacuated in France fires as firefighter killed in Italy
Around 12,000 people have been evacuated from the south-west of France as the country battles ongoing wildfires days after two firefighters died near Bordeaux airport, French media reported. The Gironde region government said more than 2,000 hectares…
Modi vows ‘stringent punishment’ for exam fraud fuelling India’s youth-led ‘Cockroach’ protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday «stringent punishment» for those involved in exam fraud that has fuelled student anger, in his first direct comments tied to major protests challenging his government. The comments came after…
Jantar Mantar, CJP, Wangchuk : Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg, says ‘still alive’
The violence has stirred public anger and galvanised India’s opposition, posing a challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Modi has not commented directly on the protests or engaged with the protesters, but on Thursday, he…
War in Ukraine: EU agrees 21st round of sanctions on Russia
EU ambassadors have reached a political agreement on the 21st sanctions package against Russia, an EU diplomat said on Thursday. The technical work on the sanctions package will now be concluded and a written procedure for adoption will be…
Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal
The BBC’s Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries. Fuente: Leer la noticia original
Zinedine Zidane to be officially appointed as France manager on Tuesday – Sports
A new era will begin on Tuesday for ‘Les Bleus’. Zinedine Zidane is expected to be officially appointed as the head coach of the French national team on Tuesday. The 54-year-old coach will sign a four-year contract, until the 2030 World Cup.…