Biden and Trump make competing trips to US-Mexico border

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have made competing visits to the US border in Texas, each seeking to stress they can tackle illegal immigration. The issue is one of…

Iran elections: Polls open in first elections since mass protests

Voting is under way in Iran as the country holds its first elections since the 2022 anti-government protests. Friday’s elections are seen as a crucial test of legitimacy and national…

Canada unveils law to force tech firms to remove ‘harmful’ content online

Canada has unveiled draft legislation that would force tech platforms to quickly remove online content deemed harmful, including material that sexualises children and foments hate. The Online Harms Act, introduced…

After decades touting openness, Singapore sees foreign meddling threat

For decades, Singapore marketed itself as one of the world’s most open and globalised economies to compensate for its diminutive territory and lack of natural resources. Now the Southeast Asian…

Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil’s former president denies coup allegations

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has claimed he has been a victim of political persecution since leaving office just over a year ago. He told tens of thousands of supporters…

Runaway Indian train travels 70km without driver

The Indian Railways has ordered an investigation after a freight train travelled more than 70km (43.4 miles) without drivers. Videos shared on social media showed the train zooming past several…

Pakistan’s election chaos casts shadow on next IMF deal

As Pakistan grapples with the aftermath of controversial elections, political chaos is threatening to cloud its $3bn deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which analysts say is key to…

Germany legalises cannabis, but makes it hard to buy

The German parliament has backed a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. Under the law, over-18s in Germany will be allowed to possess substantial amounts of cannabis,…

Cotton candy: Pink sugary sweet sets off alarm bells in India

Some Indian states think so and have banned the sale of the pink, wispy, sugary-sweet treat. Last week, the southern state of Tamil Nadu implemented the ban after lab tests…

Biden cancels $1.2bn in student loans for 153,000 people

US President Joe Biden has said that his administration was cancelling $1.2bn worth of student loans for almost 153,000 people. Biden, who is undertaking a three-day campaign swing through California,…

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