Outdoor brand Arc’teryx apologises for fireworks display in Tibet
Officials are investigating the firm after the display drew backlash for its potential environmental impact.
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Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths
The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths.
Watch: Is America divided? Charlie Kirk supporters weigh in
The BBC spoke to Americans who travelled to Arizona to attend the late conservative activist’s memorial service.
Global conflicts drive demand for war risk insurance
Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are fuelling take-up of cover against impact and damage.
Watch: Prayer, tears and a Trump-Musk handshake at Kirk memorial
The five-hour service saw top officials from the Trump administration pay tribute to the conservative activist.
Modi’s tax cuts will give India a festive spending boost
Lower consumer taxes are expected to ease some of the impact of Trump’s 50% tariffs on India.
Trump pushes justice department to prosecute his political opponents
The president expresses frustration that “nothing is being done” and calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate his opponents.
My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother
The deaths of Ghulam and Nazo’s children are evidence of a silent wave of mortality engulfing Afghanistan, where malnutrition is at unprecedented levels.
Watch: Keir Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian state
Prime Minister Starmer says the move will “revive the hope of peace” but Israel says it is “nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas”.
Recognising Palestinian statehood opens another question – who would lead it?
With the president approaching 90 years of age and another possible candidate in jail, finding the right leadership would be a challenge