Geopolitical rifts, war-crime arrests and abuse revelations fuel diplomatic strain across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Trump-era battles collide with extreme weather and fast-rising AI, deepening political, safety and ethical anxieties.
Markets whipsaw on US-Iran tension and talks as oil, bonds and gas prices shift, while Zambia's rail bet targets critical minerals.
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Launch of the 988 crisis hotline is tied to falling suicide rates, spotlighting the impact of rapid mental health support.
Abuse claims, inclusive casting and gentler food TV reshape culture as new art spaces and comic talents broaden the creative map.
Carlos Alcaraz's latest injury sidelines him from the clay swing and revives concerns over young stars' workloads.
New research shows human activity is altering estuary tides, heightening long-term ecological and coastal flood risks.