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Most markets rise as Trump sends tariff letters, delays deadline
Most stocks rose Tuesday as traders cautiously welcomed Donald Trump's extension of his tariff deadline and indication he could push it back further, though uncertainty over US trade policy capped gains.

AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry
Gone are the days of six-fingered hands or distorted faces -- AI-generated video is becoming increasingly convincing, attracting Hollywood, artists, and advertisers, while shaking the foundations of the creative industry.

Trump says new tariff deadline 'not 100 percent firm'
US President Donald Trump reignited his trade war by threatening more than a dozen countries with higher tariffs Monday -- but then said he may be flexible on his new August deadline to reach deals.

Trump unveils first wave of steeper US tariffs in push for deals
President Donald Trump announced tariffs of 25 percent on Japan and South Korea on Monday, ramping up pressure on the two key US allies and a dozen other economies to reach trade deals with Washington.

US stocks retreat from records on Trump tariff deluge
Stock markets were mixed Monday with US indices retreating from records as President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policy came back to the forefront, reviving worries about trade wars and inflation.

Trump says to slap allies Japan, South Korea with 25% tariffs
President Donald Trump announced tariffs of 25 percent on Japan and South Korea on Monday, stepping up pressure on the two key US allies and a dozen other economies to reach trade deals with Washington.

King hails 'spirit of unity' as Britain remembers 7/7 attacks
Fifty-two thousand petals fell in St Paul's Cathedral on Monday to honour the 52 victims of London's July 7 bombings, as King Charles III paid tribute to the spirit of unity shown after the 2005 atrocity.

Trump slaps allies Japan, South Korea with 25% tariffs
US President Donald Trump said Monday he was slapping 25 percent tariffs on Japan and South Korea, in his first letters to trading partners ahead of a deadline to reach a deal with Washington.

Stocks diverge as US tariff deadline looms
Stock markets diverged while the dollar strengthened Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before US President Donald Trump's tariff deadline.

BRICS' criticism brings Trump 10% tariff threat
US President Donald Trump threatened China, India, and some of the world's fastest-emerging economies with higher import tariffs, hitting back at BRICS' criticism of his trade policies as the bloc meets Monday.

Houses made from rice: Kyrgyzstan's eco-friendly revolution
It may look like an ordinary building site but Akmatbek Uraimov's new house in Kyrgyzstan is being built with blocks of rice.

Croatia govt lashed over 'disgraceful neo-fascist Woodstock'
A massive concert in Croatia by a singer notorious for his pro-Nazi sympathies was branded a "neo-fascist Woodstock" Monday, with the opposition calling it a "global disgrace" that the prime minister was photographed with him beforehand.

Victims of London 7/7 attacks remembered as king hails 'spirit of unity'
Fifty-two thousand petals fell in St Paul's Cathedral on Monday to mark the 52 victims of London's July 7 bombings, as King Charles III paid tribute to the spirit of unity shown after the atrocity.

European stocks, dollar firm as US tariff deadline looms
European stock markets and the dollar strengthened Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before US President Donald Trump's tariff deadline.

Stock markets struggle as Trump's tariff deadline looms
Equities struggled Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before Donald Trump's tariff deadline, with the US president saying he would begin sending letters to some capitals outlining the rates he had decided upon.

Dutch coastal village turns to tech to find lost fishermen
Jan van den Berg stares out at the sea where his father vanished seven decades ago -- lost in a storm just days before his birth. Now aged 70, he clings to the hope of finding even the smallest fragment of his father's remains.

Australian inquiry cites racism in Indigenous shooting
An Australian police officer who shot and killed an Indigenous teenager was a racist drawn to "high adrenaline policing", a landmark inquiry found Monday.

Trump says to send first tariff letters on Monday
US President Donald Trump announced he would send the first tariff letters to various countries on Monday, days before his deadline for trading partners to reach a deal expires.

The strange case of Evgeniya Mayboroda, Russia's rebel retiree
The elegant 74-year-old Russian put her hand on her heart as the verdict fell. Five and a half years in prison for posts opposing the war in Ukraine.

Asian markets drop as Trump's tariff deadline looms
Most Asian markets fell Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before Donald Trump's tariff deadline, though investors took heart after he said the levies would not kick in until the start of next month.

Demna to bow out at Balenciaga in Paris Haute Couture Week
Provocative Georgian showman Demna is to take a final bow after 10 years at Balenciaga during Paris Haute Couture Week, which begins Monday and will also feature a debut for Maison Margiela's new chief creative.

BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs, condemn strikes on Iran
BRICS leaders at a summit on Sunday took aim at US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" import tariffs and recent Israeli-US strikes on Iran.

US tariffs to kick in Aug 1, barring trade deals
US tariffs will kick in on August 1 if trading partners from Taiwan to the European Union do not strike deals with Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.

US tariffs to kick in Aug 1, barring trade deals: Bessent
US tariffs will kick in on August 1 if trading partners from Taiwan to the European Union do not strike deals with Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.

BRICS nations hit out at Trump tariffs
BRICS leaders descended on sunny Rio de Janeiro Sunday, but issued a dark warning that US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" import tariffs risk hurting the global economy.

BRICS meeting in Rio hits out at Trump tariffs
BRICS leaders descended on sunny Rio de Janeiro Sunday, issuing a dark warning that US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" import tariffs risk hurting the global economy.

US tariffs to kick in Aug 1 barring trade deals: Treasury Secretary
US tariffs will kick in on August 1 if trading partners from Taiwan to the European Union do not strike deals with Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.

BRICS gather in Rio as Trump tariff wars loom
BRICS leaders descended on sunny Rio de Janeiro Sunday, ready to issue a dark warning that US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" import tariffs risk hurting the global economy.

China's abandoned buildings draw urban explorers despite risks
Xu Pengcheng looks over his shoulder and, after confirming the coast is clear, helps his crew of urban adventurers climb through the broken window of an abandoned building.

Modi and Milei meet in Argentina ahead of BRICS summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on Saturday, urging the expansion of New Delhi's preferential trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc.

French doctor handed 10-year jail term for abusing patients
A French court sentenced a doctor to a 10-year prison term on Saturday for raping nine of his patients during medical consultations, according to a lawyer representing some of the victims.

Eight OPEC+ alliance members move toward output hike at meeting
Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance will discuss crude production on Saturday, with analysts expecting the latest in a series of output hikes for August.