WorldMore than 40 people died after an overloaded passenger ferry capsized on a lake in Zimbabwe amid strong winds.
WorldMore than 40 people died after an overloaded passenger ferry capsized on a lake in Zimbabwe amid strong winds.
EconomyFord plans to move production of some Lincoln vehicles from China to the United States starting in 2030, as the automaker faces a 52.5% tariff on its China-built Nautilus under the Trump administration’s trade policy.
CultureThe completed comedy film “Coyote vs. Acme” was canceled, prompting an outcry. Three years later, the Looney Tunes cartoon-and-live-action hybrid is reaching theaters through independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment.
ScienceSingapore has begun discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency about the possibility of developing nuclear power, prompting further debate over its feasibility and safety. No decision has been made on adoption. Experts explain how small modular reactors are becoming smaller and safer, and where Singapore might build one.
World5:12Three Palestinian families in Qusra, in the occupied West Bank, have been besieged by Israeli settlers. Israeli forces are trying to evacuate the settlers after months of attacks and intimidation traumatised residents, including children. Similar incidents have driven Palestinians from their homes, which settlers sometimes take over.
HealthA 33-year-old Gazan mother with ovarian cancer has gone without treatment for three months, while the disease has spread to her bones and lungs. Since Israel attacked the enclave, cancer patients like her have been dying at twice their previous rate.
TechChinese smart device maker Honor has launched a smartphone with a motorised robotic camera, using artificial intelligence to differentiate itself in a fiercely competitive market. The company calls it the world’s first “robot phone”, with prices starting at 9,999 yuan (US$1,480).
PoliticsFormer acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey discusses sanctuary city policies on ‘America Reports’ after an illegal Venezuelan migrant was accused of fatally stabbing a California retiree.
ScienceFootage captured at around 7pm on Wednesday shows a solar eclipse over Stonehenge.
SportsReigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Premier League side Aston Villa in Salzburg. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué scored for Luis Enrique's team.
WorldDrought in Europe has lowered water levels at a crucial bottleneck on the Rhine, one of the world’s busiest inland waterways, leaving cargo ships unable to pass. The disruption is creating serious supply problems and driving up prices.
WorldFive guests discuss postcolonial dynamics in Southeast Asia and the role of Islam in a panel hosted by Al Jazeera’s Jamal Elshayyal.
SocietySingaporeans are increasingly offered incentives for actions that benefit themselves and society, from earning Healthpoints for donating blood to being paid to read. The discussion examines whether good behaviour will continue once rewards end, and whether such schemes could make society more transactional.
SportsFox News host Greg Gutfeld and the “Gutfeld!” panel discuss controversies in the WNBA and the media coverage that followed.
WorldLava is bubbling and flowing from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano.
WorldHelicopters were deployed Wednesday to fight the Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, western Canada. The blaze has forced more than 20,000 people to leave their homes.
WorldVessel traffic is being monitored in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said the United States has control of the waterway.
EconomyA subdued US inflation report eased concerns about an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike. Global stocks moved toward a record while bonds extended gains, with investors also focused on a $42 billion auction.
SportsMalawi’s football association president said the country’s qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup resulted from FIFA’s investment in African football under President Gianni Infantino, adding that this would likely earn Infantino the continent’s support.
PoliticsFox News chief political anchor Bret Baier discusses Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's potential 2028 presidential run and warns Republicans who are 'licking their chops' over the prospect.
PoliticsZambians are voting in a general election viewed as a test of whether years of economic reforms have raised living standards. Inflation has dropped from 24 percent in 2021 to 6.8 percent in April, but expensive food, fuel and electricity continue to burden households. President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term against 14 challengers, while opposition parties accuse his government of curbing political freedoms during the campaign.
HealthAn Associated Press investigation found that the United States’ decision to sharply reduce foreign aid last year was followed by more pregnancy complications and deaths in Nepal. Health workers, officials, aid workers and families linked the rise to cuts in programs providing nutrition and prenatal care to poor, uneducated pregnant women, while the State Department says some Nepal programs remain supported.
SocietySchools across the UK are opening students’ exam results. BBC News is providing live coverage from 0800am and answering viewers’ questions.
WorldGlobal markets advanced after softer US inflation reduced expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike, while investors continued to monitor the US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. Talks appeared deadlocked, though Pakistan said the sides might be moving toward an agreement. Iran said traffic remained below prewar levels and demanded action on environmental damage, while President Trump claimed the US had “total control” of the strategic waterway.