Venezuela agrees to ship up to $2B in crude oil to the US, reshaping energy ties, sanctions dynamics, and global oil markets amid rising tensions.
Ukraine welcomes a €90bn EU loan to secure its economy and war effort after leaders fail to agree on using frozen Russian assets.
After losing his entire family in Gaza, Ahmed Abu Seker volunteers as a clown, bringing brief joy to children living through war and devastation.
Thai airstrikes hit Cambodian positions as the fragile peace deal unravels, forcing families to flee and raising fears of a widening conflict.
A huge IELTS scoring error let thousands enter the UK with wrong English results, sparking calls for deportation and urgent immigration reviews.
A powerful 7.2 quake struck off Japan’s northeast coast, triggering tsunami alerts and transport disruptions as officials assess damage and safety.
