Fisherman fleeing elephants killed by crocodile in Zambia
The fisherman ran into a stream near the river after he and two friends encountered a herd of elephants. Read More
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Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II’s birth. Read More
Musk’s SpaceX and xAI merge to make world’s most valuable private company
Musk says the combined firm – which has been valued at more than $1tn – will be an “innovation engine”. Read More
UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely
The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year. Read More
Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US
The steps to bolster Canada’s auto industry come as Trump’s tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs. Read More
Canada dispatches senior officials to open Greenland consulate
It was planned before Trump said he wanted the Arctic island but Canada says the move is a show of solidarity with Greenlanders. Read More
Quiz enters administration for third time
Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company’s headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland. Read More
Trump endorses Japan’s Takaichi ahead of snap election
It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections. Read More
US healthcare needs fixing, but there’s no agreement on how to do it
Is there the political will to fix it the US’ health horror stories? Read More
‘Our daughter’s cancer symptoms were dismissed because she was a child’
Isla Sneddon died in March 2025 aged 17, just six months after she was diagnosed with cancer. Read More