Bulgarian PM quits as protests intensify weeks before country enters eurozone
PM resigns after mass protests over corruption and policy ahead of eurozone entry
Russia demands UK explain soldier’s role in Ukraine
Kremlin accuses British forces of helping Kyiv ‘carry out terrorist attacks’
US forces seize sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela
The move, which sent oil prices lower, is first known tanker seizure since US build-up began
Huge investor demand expected for SpaceX IPO
SpaceX plans to raise $25bn potentially valuing the company at $1-trillion
World briefs: Russia ‘open to foreign investment’ after US plan to access frozen funds emerges
In other world new: Germany’s economy stabilises but growth remains slow, Amazon plans ‘rush’ pickup service for faster deliveries
At least 30 dead after junta airstrike hits hospital in Myanmar, witnesses report
Military aircraft dropped bombs on the hospital in Rakhine’s Mrauk U township
China and Brazil create joint space laboratory despite US pressure
Initiative comes as the two countries make progress on the BINGO radio telescope
Divided Fed cuts rate but signals pause ahead
Fed lowers rate for third time this year and signals just one reduction in 2026
EU raids Temu’s Irish site over suspected Chinese state subsidies
EU scrutiny intensifies as officials probe Temu under foreign subsidies regulation
US legislators weigh Agoa extension as SA faces possible exclusion amid tensions
SA’s Agoa eligibility is in doubt as US considers renewal and tougher trade terms
Kast poised to become Chile’s most conservative leader since Pinochet
Chile’s split Congress means José Antonio Kast will need to negotiate with moderates to pass reforms
Rwanda-backed rebels enter DRC town of Uvira, sources say
Uvira served as a regional military base and rebels can now advance beyond South Kivu
Alibaba and ByteDance move to secure Nvidia’s H200 chips after US export shift
Chinese firms probe H200 availability amid policy shift and tight Nvidia supply
Chancellor Reeves vents spleen at UK budget leak
Government conducting an inquiry into source of information that was passed to media
IMF urges China to make ‘brave choices’ and speed up shift to consumption-led growth
IMF pushes Beijing to boost consumption and tackle debt as trade tensions rise



















