India rebukes its aviation watchdog over conflict-of-interest lapses, documents show

A January DGCA document summarised concerns over the regulator’s handling of conflicts of interest.

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Thailand on August 6-7

July 22 - Myanmar junta chief turned president Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Thailand on August 6-7, the Thai foreign minister told AFP on Wednesday, marking the latest attempt by the war-torn country's new administration to gain international legitimacy.

Kenya’s Treasury to take over KQ debt ahead of long-awaited equity investors

Kenya’s National Treasury is preparing to absorb and restructure Kenya Airways’ debt to clear the way for a $1.5bn investor-led turnaround.

South Korea’s far right is on the rise – with MAGA’s backing

South Korea is often regarded as an example of a young and vibrant democracy. Merely two years ago, mass protests thwarted a self-coup attempted by the sitting far right President Yoon Suk-yeol. However, due to an array of social factors, the support of wealthy donors like

Heavy rains wreak havoc in parts of India, 26 dead in Assam

GUWAHATI, India, July 22 - At least 26 people have died this week in India's northeastern state of Assam due to flooding after incessant rain, authorities said, with more thunderstorms and strong winds expected to hit several parts of the country's north and east on Wednesday.

Tremors felt in west coast of peninsula after quake strikes north Sumatra

The earthquake’s epicentre was located about 55km south-west of Langsa, Indonesia at a depth of 10km.

Australia protests China’s ‘destabilising’ missile test

In early July, a Chinese submarine fired a dummy-warhead ballistic missile that reached far into the Pacific Ocean.

Travis Scott Says He Was ‘Nervous as F’ to Act in ‘The Odyssey’

The rapper explained how he got the role of the Greek bard in Christopher Nolan's latest epic during an interview on The Tonight Show

Bangkok bar fire: Death toll rises to 35, medical centre says

Twenty-one people were still in hospital, with 12 still in critical condition.

Tremors felt in west coast of Malaysia after quake strikes north Sumatra

The earthquake’s epicentre was located about 55km south-west of Langsa, Indonesia at a depth of 10km.

Blast in a tunnel at Indian hydropower project leaves 12 dead and 13 missing

Aerial footage reveals the scale of Spain’s La Mierla wildfire

Aerial footage shows the scale of the La Mierla wildfire in Guadalajara, Spain, as firefighters battle a blaze that has burned up to 30,000 hectares.

Lower fuel, chocolate and beef prices help push inflation down

Prices rose by 2.6% in the year to June, down from 2.8% in the year to May, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business

KISVARDA, Hungary/GDANSK, Poland, July 22 - Facing a choice between upsetting businesses and a public opinion backlash, the Polish and Hungarian ruling centrists are opting for curbs on foreign labour — something economists warn may hurt the two countries' growth prospects.

Europe Today: Will Greece derail the EU's latest Russia sanctions?

The EU is racing to approve a new package of sanctions against Russia, but Greece is unexpectedly blocking it. Meanwhile, one year after the EU struck a controversial trade deal with the US, we examine its impact on Europe and analyse Trump's recent move to impose a 50% tariff

No one wants to be the boss: Why is Gen Z turning down promotions?

Fewer young employees aspire to management roles and if businesses fail to develop new leaders and encourage Gen Z to take on managerial roles, they may find it increasingly difficult to maintain organisational effectiveness.

Air passengers' rights: Airlines have 12 months to adopt new rules

The European Council has given its final green light to a major overhaul of EU air passenger rights, starting a 12-month countdown for airlines to prepare and adopt the new rules. Watch the video

Meat multinational faces legal challenge over green credentials of $6bn global expansion plan

Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to order JBS to disclose how its aims are compatible with responsibilities to climate and human rights The world’s biggest meat company, JBS, faces a landmark legal challenge to disclose how its $6bn (£4.5bn) global expansion plan is compatible

UK-Africa: ‘The relationship has to be mutually beneficial’ – Ben Ainsley

Post-Brexit, the United Kingdom must navigate greater African demands for sovereignty and increased global competition, says the acting trade commissioner for Africa.

Australia protests China's 'destabilising' missile test

Bangkok pub fire death toll rises to 35, medical centre says

BANGKOK, July 22 - The death toll from a July 13 fire at a pub in the Thai capital Bangkok rose to 35 on Wednesday, the city's emergency services said.

Ukraine again hits warehouses of Russia's top online retailer Wildberries, Russia says

MOSCOW, July 22 - Another attack on the warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, has injured several people, said the head and co-founder of the company on Wednesday.

Republicans eye Arizona comeback with Hobbs-Biggs governor matchup: Primary takeaways

Arizona voters teed up a slew of competitive races Tuesday as Republicans look to take back control of the Grand Canyon State’s executive branch in November. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who’s considered the most endangered gubernatorial incumbent this cycle, will show down

Analysis-Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea could significantly widen the Iran war and strain a U.S. military already focused on stopping Tehran's attacks across the region,

Tunnel collapse in India kills 12 workers

Rescue operation is ongoing but hazardous conditions have hampered efforts to reach those still inside.

Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"

Chief of Indonesia’s troubled free meals agency resigns on health grounds

Nanik’s predecessor was sacked by Prabowo in June and arrested on corruption charges.

From laundry rooms to convenience stores: Humanoids at China's World AI Conference

Larger than before, this year’s annual exhibition showcased China’s AI ambitions, and firms demonstrated how their robots are closer to being used in everyday life.

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film

Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.

Rebel Wilson Wins Defamation Case Brought by ‘The Deb’ Actress

Charlotte MacInnes accused Wilson of using her as “leverage” in a separate dispute with producers of the film

New head of Indonesia’s free meals programme quits after 45 days citing health reasons, as budget cuts loom

Nanik Sudaryati Deyang on Wednesday (Jul 22) said that she has a heart condition and that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved her resignation as head of the  National Nutrition Agency.

Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'

Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.

Arizona Senate president who gave 2020 election records to FBI wins attorney general GOP primary

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R), who complied with a federal grand jury subpoena and gave the FBI records pertaining to the 2020 elections in March, is projected to win the Republican nomination to take on Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) in November,

Lamb, dogged by reported sex scandal, on track to replace Biggs after Arizona House GOP primary win

Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is projected to win the Republican primary for Rep. Andy Biggs’s (R) seat in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Lamb, who previously ran for Senate and lost to Republican Kari Lake in the 2024 GOP

India opposition leader Rahul Gandhi released after protest detention

Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement have emerged as one of the biggest challenges to Modi's government since his re-election in 2024.

The borough where families are slowly disappearing

Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.

Japan swelters through rising heat – in pictures

For Japan, days where the mercury soars above 40C now have their own term – kokushobi (酷暑日), or ‘cruelly hot day’, as rising temperatures cause heatstroke deaths and impact on crop yields across the country Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in

Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports

The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.

Actor Rebel Wilson did not defame colleague in social media posts, Australian court finds

SYDNEY, July 22 - Australian actor Rebel Wilson was on Wednesday found not liable by a Sydney court of defaming Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson's directorial debut \"The Deb\", over allegations linked to a series of social media posts made by Wilson.

Trek from Poland to Italy: New 3,500km hiking trail crosses six European countries

From Poland’s Baltic coast to Italy’s Adriatic shores, the new Wolf Trail takes hikers on a mammoth journey through six European countries, crossing mountains, forests and historic cities along the way.

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Up to five daily cups of coffee are safe for the heart, new review says

A major new review says up to five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults and may even come with benefits.

Outcry in Algeria over doctor deaths after gruelling on-call shifts

A resident neurosurgeon died of a heart attack after a 24-hour shift, and an anaesthesiologist died days later — deaths colleagues say reflect years of chronic overwork, understaffing and inadequate conditions in Algeria's public hospitals, demanding a revision of on-call rules

Spain house prices: Resale homes rise 17.2% to the highest level in 21 years

The asking price of resale homes in Spain reached €3,133 per square metre in June, up 4% in the second quarter and 17.2% from June 2025 levels.

Amazon forest fires fell to all-time low in 2025 but could a super El Niño halt progress?

"There is no climate security for the world without a protected Amazon".

Africa: Africa Now World's Hunger Capital, As Global Hunger Falls for Third Year

[Vanguard] Global hunger declined for the third consecutive year in 2025, but Africa has emerged as the epicentre of the world's food crisis, with the continent now accounting for the highest number of hungry people globally, a new United Nations report has revealed.

Rights group urges Vietnam to release five arrested over Ho Chi Minh book

HANOI, July 22 - Human Rights Watch on Wednesday called on Vietnam to release a former business executive and four other people over their roles in the publication and promotion of a book about Ho Chi Minh that allegedly contained anti-state content.

Africa: Nigerian MP Hails Ethiopia As Leading Light in Africa's Democracy

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is the leading light in democracy for Africa, Nigerian House of Representatives Member, Agbedi Frederick, said.

Africa: Ethiopia's Deputy PM Arrives in Ghana for AU Extraordinary Health Summit

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has arrived in Accra to attend the Extraordinary Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government on Health.

Wildfire that ravaged southern France brought under control, firefighters say

France has been tackling a significant number of forest fires. Last week, President Emmanuel Macron said France had not faced this many outbreaks of fire across the country since the end of World War II.