Elon Musk activates Starlink internet access in Iran
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has confirmed that Starlink, his satellite-based internet service, has been activated in Iran following widespread government-imposed internet shutdowns.
Cooling US Jobs Market Puts Fed Rate Cut in Play
Cooling US jobs market deepens as hiring slows and unemployment inches higher. A soft report could nudge the Federal Reserve toward a September rate cut amid tariff and inflation risks.
Roblox Bans YouTuber Exposing Predators
ChatGPT said: Roblox’s ban on YouTuber Schlep has sparked outrage in South Africa and beyond. Parents say it’s not just gaming drama but a fight for children’s safety online.
Gaza City Assault: Reserves Called Up as Famine Deepens
Israel intensifies the Gaza City offensive as a UN-backed monitor declares famine. Evacuation proves impossible, deaths rise, and global condemnation grows.
Ex-Danish Minister Jailed Over Child Porn
Ex-Danish minister jailed over child porn: Henrik Sass Larsen received four months for possessing thousands of child abuse files. Prosecutors welcomed the verdict; his lawyer may appeal after an acquittal on a separate count.
Suntory CEO Resigns Amid Japan Drugs Probe
Suntory CEO resigns after disclosing a police probe into a supplement allegedly containing THC. Niinami denies wrongdoing as Japan’s strict drug laws put corporate governance in focus.
Belgium to Recognise Palestine in Bold UN Move
Belgium to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly, marking a major policy shift. Brussels will also impose firm sanctions on Israel, stepping away from the EU’s cautious stance.
Afghanistan Earthquake Kills 800, Survivors Sleep Outside
A 6.0-magnitude Afghanistan earthquake killed at least 800 people in Kunar and Nangarhar. Blocked roads and aftershocks force survivors outside as air rescues and international aid ramp up.
‘Gaza is not for sale’ Hamas rejects US Gaza takeover plan
Hamas rejects US Gaza takeover plan after reports of a decade-long trusteeship, mass relocation and “digital tokens” for land rights. Gazans voice scepticism, while Washington has not adopted the proposal as policy.
UK Excludes Israeli Officials from Arms Fair
The UK has barred Israeli officials from attending the DSEI 2025 arms fair in London, citing tensions over the Gaza conflict. Israeli defence firms may still participate.
Australian Police Urge Gunman to Surrender
Australian police urge gunman to surrender after two officers were killed in Porepunkah. The manhunt enters a fourth day as Victoria Police warn he remains armed and dangerous.
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