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SpaceX announced the purchase of Cursor for $60 billion, further cementing its presence in the artificial intelligence

Entering top five

After three sessions, SpaceX already among world's most valuable companies

France's Corentin Moutet in action at Queen's Club

Remarkable on-court BBC interview

Moutet's foul-mouthed interview turns air blue at Queen's

The drop in crude prices should eventually spell relief for drivers

Growing optimism

Oil drops below $80 on US-Iran deal

The incident in the Channel involved the Russian navy frigate Admiral Grigorovich, seen here in a pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik while moored in Saint Petersburg on July 27, 2025

At-sea tensions

Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at UK yacht in Channel

Wildfires like this blaze on Vancouver Island in 2025 are an increasing threat in Canada, where plaintiffs in a lawsuit argue the window for climate action is closing

Action plan wanted

Canada government sued over climate inaction

Serena Williams leaves the court after her doubles defeat in Berlin on Tuesday

Straight sets defeat

Serena Williams defeated in Berlin ahead of Wimbledon return

Serena Williams was defeated in Berlin as she continued her comeback after almost four years out of the game.

'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return

Shein has faced criticism over working conditions at its suppliers and the environmental impact of its ultra-fast-fashion business model

Following criticism

Paris store to part ways with Shein after ownership change

France and the United Kingdom have assembled a coalition of countries to help restore maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

How can France-UK mission help reopen Strait of Hormuz?

Jockey Ryan Moore rides Mission Central (R) to win the King Charles III Stakes to complete a full house of Royal Ascot Group One races for him and trainer Aidan O'Brien

O'Brien and Moore complete full house of Royal Ascot Group One races

Hundreds of online video games have been rendered unplayable at the whim of their publishers, for either technical or economic reasons

'Stop Destroying Videogames' petition

EU admits it can't save discontinued video games

BMW downgraded forecats, the latest bad news from Germany's auto sector

Vows to step up cost-cutting efforts

BMW downgrades 2026 targets on Mideast war, China woes

A team of doctors with the body of a man in a bodybag who died from Ebola in Bunia, eastern DR Congo

Warnings of gaps in response

DR Congo Ebola outbreak yet to peak, could last a year: Red Cross

McDonald's claimed it did not intend to deceive customers with the German climate advertising

After activists took legal action

German court bans McDonald's from making climate claim

The Nyamurongo cemetery, one of the burial sites in the Congolese east receiving a large number of people who have died from Ebola

Insecurity stunts health services

Congolese trapped between Ebola and armed violence

Trip to Saint Petersburg

Luxembourg MEP voices bewilderment as European Parliament launches investigation

The meeting brought Zelensky together with Trump

Four years of war

G7 finds 'unity' on upping Russia pressure to end Ukraine war

Global leaders have resorted to a combination of flattery and pageantry in an effort to play to Donald Trump's ego

One-on-one dinner

'Real deal': Trump gushes about Versailles palace at G7

Dozens of young people from 19 countries gathered to call on world leaders to 'protect our education, mental health and social well-being'

Campaigners urge G7 chiefs to protect children from AI risks

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists have held protests over alleged irregularities in India's major examinations

India blocks Telegram before retest exam to curb cheating

Britain's Prince George, pictured with his sister Princess Charlotte, is to attend the prestigious Eton College, following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William

Like father, like son: Prince George to attend Eton College

The uber-plush resort, perched high above Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland, is difficult to access and therefore easily secured

Following weeks of fraught negotiations

US-Iran deal to be signed in Switzerland on Friday: Bern

Face aux compagnies aériennes, l'UE privilégie la protection des passagers

Delay compensations maintained

EU prioritises air passenger rights over airline industry interests

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh (L) was nominated by US President Donald Trump and will be under pressure from him to reduce interest rates, despite rising inflation

Rates expected to stay steady

US Federal Reserve kicks off first meeting with Warsh as chair

Palantir was founded with backing from the American CIA

'Strategic autonomy'

French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears

MEPs reach compromise on vegetarian meat alternative names

Forecasters have predicted below-average monsoon rainfall in India this year, which could hurt the country's crucial agriculture sector

Each one is different

India braces for El Nino-linked dry conditions

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (L) has himself been the subject of fabricated content online

At least 8 arrested

Nigeria clamps down on misinformation after school kidnapping

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