Roof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centre

Fourteen children died after the roof of a building near Lahore collapsed on top of them, officials say.

Bird nests of fibre-optic cables show war’s impact on Ukraine

Woven from fibre-optic cable and grass, a small ​bird’s nest found near the front line of the war in Ukraine shows how the more ‌than four-year-old conflict is reshaping the natural environment, researchers say.

US deports first migrant to Pacific nation Palau

The United States has started deporting migrants to a sparsely populated archipelago in the tropical Pacific, the island nation of Palau told AFP on Wednesday.

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

US President Donald Trump made more than $1bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025.

Criminalising despair: Pakistan’s mental health crisis faces a judicial setback

The battle against mental illness is often fought behind closed doors, away from public scrutiny and beyond the reach of legal texts. Yet in Pakistan, the law has once again entered that deeply personal space.

Afghanistan says Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 in border provinces

Afghan government officials said on Monday that Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 36 people and injured 163 others.

Oil stocks in US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fall by 5.5 million to lowest level since 1983

Stocks of ​crude oil in the U.S. ‌Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by 5.5 million barrels to 325.7 million barrels, ​the lowest level since May ​1983, according to data from the ⁠Department of Energy.

US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertain

Iranian and U.S. negotiating ​teams were due in Doha this week, but Iran said on Monday no meeting had been scheduled as weekend missile fire from both sides tested the interim ceasefire ‌to end the four-month-old war.

Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail

Guo Wengui, who was once believed to be one of China’s richest businessmen, has been sentenced to 30 years in jail in the US for running a billion dollar scam.

WhatsApp now lets you reserve usernames

WhatsApp announced a much-awaited feature: usernames, which will allow users to share their profiles without disclosing their phone number. However, WhatsApp will still require a phone number to create an account on the chat app.

Venezuela earthquakes: How India's armed forces have become a global first responder

The twin earthquakes in Venezuela have left a trail of death and destruction, with nearly a thousand deaths and well over that number yet to be accounted for. Rescue operations have begun in earnest in the oil-rich nation.

Father and son rescued after four days buried under rubble of Venezuela’s earthquakes

A father and his son were pulled out alive from the rubble of a collapsed building on Sunday, ​four days after the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela.

Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan

Pakistan launched airstrikes and sent ground troops into Afghan provinces along its border on Sunday, killing dozens.

Argentine Footballer’s wife, kids killed in Venezuela earthquake

In a devastating development, Venezuelan top-flight club Deportivo La Guaira has confirmed the tragic passing of Argentine defender Lucas Trejo’s wife and two children following the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Trejo’s wife, Yanina Maranella, and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa Trejo, died when two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s Yaracuy region.

More labs, faster innovation: U.S. healthcare companies expand R&D and supply chain links in China

From AI-assisted high-complexity cardiovascular interventions—where digital algorithms pre-simulate intricate surgical workflows, accurately predict intraoperative risks, and tailor personalized treatment plans to significantly boost procedural efficiency—to AI-powered FFRangio systems that slash measurement time from 20 minutes to just four...

‘No foreign military base’: Australia, Vanuatu ink pact in major blow to China

A freshly inked pact with Vanuatu ensures there will be “no foreign military base” in the archipelago, Anthony Albanese has declared, as China hunts for a military foothold in the Pacific.

Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes on

Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors ​of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing occasional relief to a grim quest to whittle down a list of tens of thousands missing.

Migrants in US on temporary status should seek permanent residence or leave, Homeland Secretary says

Migrants in the United States on temporary protected status should seek permanent residence or leave for their home ​countries, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said on Sunday.

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board

At least 14 people have been killed after a helicopter crashed in Saudi Arabia, Saudi state media reported, citing an official source at the country’s energy ministry.

China’s industrial profit gains dip in sign of weakness

The increase in China’s industrial profits softened for the first time since November, suggesting that strong exports and price gains failed to offset the drag from tepid domestic demand.

France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the ​public health agency said on Sunday, warning that ‌the true figure was likely to be higher.

6.1 magnitude earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake rattled northeastern Japan on early Sunday (June 28, 2026), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the latest in a series of major temblors hitting the region.

US launches strikes on Iran after second shipping attack

The US has conducted new strikes on Iran, following a drone attack on a Panama-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

One Health, One Pharmacy: Building a Stronger Pharmaceutical Profession for Sri Lanka’s Future

As healthcare systems across the world grapple with ageing populations, rising non-communicable diseases, antimicrobial resistance and increasing healthcare costs, the role of pharmacists is undergoing a remarkable transformation.

Veteran Tamil filmmaker, writer K Bhagyaraj dies at 73

K Bhagyaraj, the veteran Tamil director, actor and writer, passed away in Chennai on Saturday due to a heart attack. He was 73.

Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news

More than 900 people have been killed and 3,360 others injured in the Venezuela earthquakes, according to the government, as rescuers keep searching for survivors and families wait desperately for news.

US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship

The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a ’’foolish violation’’ of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building

An aircraft about the size of a car crashed ​into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday, witnesses told Reuters, with police closing off roads around the ‌skyscraper and authorities giving no information about the incident.

Warning over power bank fire risk on flights as summer holidays begin

Flight passengers are being warned not to pack power banks or vapes in their hold luggage ahead of the busy summer holiday travel period beginning for parts of the UK.

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan

China has been contacting U.S. states and private firms to discourage engagement with Taiwan and mischaracterising U.S. policy, but links with ​Taiwan should be expanded, three U.S. government departments said in joint letters.