UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The ship was reportedly struck by an “unknown projectile” near Oman but no casualties were reported.
Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations
More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.
Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala could provide evidence against “high-ranking officials”.
Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela’s then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
Europe’s heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.
Ryanair says it will reluctantly let parents sit with children for free
The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.
IBM hails new ‘block of flats’ design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM says it has created the world’s first known chip tech below 1 nanometre – but it will be some time before it’s ready for production.
Police seal off key roads in Nairobi as Kenya braces for Gen Z protests
Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year’s anniversary protests.
Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime
New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.
