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AI writing accusations fail to stop Jamir Nazir from winning Commonwealth short story prize
Caribbean writer Jamir Nazir has won the Commonwealth Short Story Prize for his story 'The Serpent in the Grove', despite facing allegations that he used AI to write it.
Representatives from over 70 countries attend Khamenei's funeral, Iran announces 'friends' discount in Hormuz
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has thanked representatives from over 70 countries for attending the state funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling their participation "a lasting memory" in the history of bilateral relations.
Massive crowds bid final farewell to Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei
Funeral prayers for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were held in Tehran on Sunday (July 5), drawing millions of mourners in one of the country's largest public gatherings in recent years, according to Iran's state news agency IRNA.
US Justice Department seeks dismissal of fraud, bribery charges against Adani
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to dismiss all fraud and bribery charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, arguing that the case falls largely outside US jurisdiction, would be difficult to prosecute and no longer aligns with the administration's enforcement priorities.
Venezuela quake death toll climbs to nearly 3,000
The death toll of Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes reach nearly 3,000, updated official figures showed on Saturday (July 5).
Trump 'shocked' by massive crowds at Khamenei's funeral
US President Donald Trump says he was surprised by the massive public turnout at the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, admitting he had believed the Iranian people "hated him."
Pakistan investigates human placenta trafficking for anti-ageing injections
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched an investigation into a syndicate accused of trafficking human placentas abroad for use in anti-ageing injections. Investigators believe an international network is active behind the operation.
Millions gather in Tehran for Khamenei's state funeral, 'revenge' chants fill the air
A sea of mourners has flooded the streets of Tehran to pay their final respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. More than one million people are expected to attend his funeral and mourning ceremonies.
Rebels seize Trinamool's central office, tension grips Kolkata
Tension has gripped the central office of the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata, West Bengal, following internal party disputes. Rebel faction leaders have locked the main gate of the party office and declared it under their control after a meeting.
World gets 1 million new millionaires in 2025
The world's population of millionaires grew significantly in 2025, even as the gap between the rich and the middle class deepened further, according to a new global wealth report.