Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join one party
The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner. BBC News
Starmer seeks to end speculation about Reeves’ future
The PM insists Rachel Reeves will stay in her job after markets react to her tearful Commons appearance. BBC News
July Fourth boaters warned about deadly waterfront danger with lifesaving summer tips
While summer boating brings great pleasure to most, one expert shared a bevy of resources for boaters to stay safe and avoid tragedy as water accident figures climb. Capt. Geoff…
Rare Christian cross among spectacular 1,000-year-old Viking treasures found by metal detectorists
Archaeologists recently unearthed a hoard of early medieval treasures on the banks of an inlet in northern Germany, all thanks to a metal detectorist. The State Archaeology Department of Schleswig-Holstein…
Diddy’s dream team avoided ‘disaster’ with one key move, OJ Simpson attorney says
Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges Wednesday following a two-month trial where his legal team argued that the case was about “voluntary adult choices,” not…
UK borrowing costs fall as investors’ nerves ease
The cost of UK government borrowing falls and the pound rallies as the PM says he works “in lockstep” with Rachel Reeves. BBC News
South Korea revises martial law rules after political crisis
Former president Yoon Suk Yeol tried to impose martial law in December, triggering a crisis and impeachment. BBC News
Trump’s budget bill stalls in late-night session in US House
Backbenchers in the president’s party have objected to welfare cuts and the impact on US national debt. BBC News
Congressional intern gunned down in DC street shooting wasn’t intended target: police
A University of Massachusetts-Amherst student who was a Congressional student intern was killed in a triple shooting in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, a rising senior who was…
Ex-England captain Farrell set for Lions call-up
Former England captain Owen Farrell is in line for a remarkable call-up to the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia. BBC News
China’s north and west on red alert for heavy rains after deadly floods
Weather warnings come as Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing urges officials in Hebei province to up their evacuation efforts. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
Israel kills more than 300 in Gaza in 48 hours as possible truce in balance
Gaza’s Government Media Office says Israel commits ’26 bloody massacres’ against Palestinians in the last two days. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Russell will ‘give it everything’ to win at Silverstone
Mercedes driver George Russell tells BBC Breakfast’s John Watson that he will “give it everything” to win the British Grand Prix this weekend. He also reflects on the support that…
Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece
Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete. BBC News
South Africa’s political marriage of convenience avoids divorce – just
One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse. BBC News
Trump calls out Republican holdouts as House procedural vote on megabill remains open: ‘Costing you votes!’
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social early Thursday to call out Republicans who are still refusing to get behind a House procedural vote on the “Big Beautiful Bill.” With…