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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan Says He Will Step Down
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan is facing significant pressure from within his party to resign due to a right-wing political surge, a weakened economy, and turbulent trade relations with the United States, prompting him to step down to avoid a deep split in his party.
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Pope Leo XIV Declares Two Saints, Including Carlo Acutis
Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis, who died at 15, and Pier Giorgio Frassati, both young figures, during a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square, aiming to inspire new generations of Catholics with their examples.
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Nepal Bans 26 Social Media Platforms, Including Facebook and YouTube
Nepal has banned 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, under a new law, raising concerns about potential curbs on freedom of expression, impacts on tourism, and communication with Nepalis working abroad.
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South Korea Negotiates Release of Korean Workers Detained in Georgia Raid
The South Korean government plans to send a charter plane to the United States to retrieve hundreds of workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia, affecting operations at a Hyundai and LG electric vehicle battery plant.
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Thrust Into the Line of Fire, Iranians Worry About What Comes Next
A 12-day war in June between Israel and Iran, which resulted in over 1,000 Iranian deaths, mostly civilians, has left Iranians divided, with some wanting to strike back and others preferring to move on from the conflict.
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Authorities Point to Cable Disconnecting in First Report on Lisbon Funicular Crash
Portuguese authorities released a preliminary report indicating a cable disconnection caused a funicular crash in Lisbon, which killed 16 people, providing initial insights into the disaster.
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Cardiologist Draws Outcry With Claim Tying Vaccines to Royals’ Cancer
Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist, made unproven claims linking vaccines to cancer in the royal family during an event for the anti-immigration Reform U.K. party, drawing condemnation from the British government.
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Air Canada Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Reject Proposed Contract
Air Canada flight attendants rejected a proposed contract, but the vote will not lead to another walkout like the one that disrupted air travel in Canada last month.
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A World War II Dispute Between Ukraine and Poland Is Put to Rest
Ukraine and Poland resolved a World War II dispute by reburying the remains of people killed and left in mass graves, providing dignified burials in a ceremony held in Ukraine.
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The Heat Is Punishing. So Is Being Told You Can’t Work in It.
Delivery riders in Italy, already vulnerable in the gig economy, faced complications during summer heat waves, with restrictions on working in extreme heat.