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EXPLAINER – Why is Vanuatu taking its decades-old island dispute with France to an international court?

Pacific nation says negotiations have failed over rival claims to Matthew and Hunter islands 17 July 2026

World Emoji Day: The story behind today’s digital language

Created in Japan nearly three decades ago, emojis have evolved into one of the world's most widely used forms of digital communication17 July 2026

Iran urges power conservation after US strikes damage energy facilities

Energy Ministry asks residents limit air conditioner use as heat, infrastructure damage strain electricity supply17 July 2026

Storms leave 2 dead, 53,000 households without power in France

Electricity outages mainly affect Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine after severe thunderstorms 17 July 2026

China’s Xi calls for ‘secure, controllable’ AI as competition with US grows

President Xi Jinping delivers keynote address at World AI Conference in Shanghai, urging world to avoid 'creating new historical injustice' 17 July 2026

Iran denies Trump’s claim on release of American woman by Tehran

‘No American spy has been released from prison,’ Iran’s judiciary says16 July 2026

Iran 'very much continues to talk' to US: White House

Spokeswoman says Tehran wants to 'make a deal with us because they are suffering devastating blows'16 July 2026

Iran accuses US of ‘war crimes’ after attacks on civilian infrastructure

Attacks constituted ‘flagrant violation of the UN Charter and the fundamental principles of international law,’ Iranian Foreign Ministry says16 July 2026

UN chief to visit Cyprus for talks with Turkish, Greek Cypriot leaders

Antonio Guterres to 'discuss efforts to advance the peace process and support stability on the island,' says spokesperson16 July 2026

Irish airline Aer Lingus warns up to 500 jobs at risk as flight capacity cut

Company says planned cuts are needed to improve efficiency, secure future investment, with schedule changes expected from late 202616 July 2026

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