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Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing

Scallop fishing had been banned in the New England waters since 1994 on account of overfishing.

UK culture minister quits X over ‘abuse and misinformation’

UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport will also stop using social media platform.

Violent clashes as Albania’s anti-government protests continue

Portugal 2-1 Croatia: FIFA World Cup 2026 – as it happened

All the updates from our live commentary stream coverage, as Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal reach the last 16.

Trump administration renews pressure on International Criminal Court

The US says it will reject any effort by court to assert authority over citizens, days after judges sue over sanctions.

Supermarket chaos for air conditioner sale in France amid heatwave

Supermarket chaos erupted in France as shoppers raced to buy Lidl's discounted air conditioners and fans

Nine Thai monks killed after 11-year-old driver collides with procession

The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking by the roadside when the truck ploughed into them.

China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for 'personal reasons'

The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.

Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?

Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed an AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.

Can China target critics abroad with its new 'ethnic unity' law?

Rights groups fear the new law gives Beijing legal authority to go after people beyond its borders.

Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail

Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.

Roof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centre

Two people are taken into custody after the incident in the Kahna suburb of Lahore.