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Yang Youlin, a former Chinese official, has been sentenced to death for accepting bribes worth £240 million over 30 years, amid President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.

Microsoft announces 4,800 job cuts, focusing on Xbox, as part of a major restructuring amid ongoing AI investments. The move affects 2% of its global workforce.

Belgium's 4-1 World Cup victory over the US was overshadowed by a celebration seemingly mocking President Trump, following controversy over US player Balogun's eligibility.

The Trump Account proposal aims to create tax-advantaged investment accounts for children, drawing comparisons to Australia's superannuation system but with key differences in purpose and structure.

Congressman Eric Burlison described what he witnessed after securing access to a US Government UFO facility following a conversation with a White House staffer.

Bernard Arnault, Europe's wealthiest man and LVMH founder, faces a €22.5M tax bill after a French court ruling. Explore this high-profile dispute and its impact on France's wealth debate.

Ukraine is urging NATO allies for more air defence systems following intense Russian missile and drone attacks, as President Zelensky seeks stronger military support at an upcoming NATO summit.

Authorities are investigating whether cannibalism played any role after charging a 32-year-old mother with murder.

In 1977, Brazil witnessed mysterious UFO encounters known as 'Chupa-Chupa', involving unexplained injuries and a military investigation which remains unsolved to this day.

FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense questioning from Senator Adam Schiff during a Senate hearing, focusing on FBI transparency, political retaliation, and Epstein-related investigations.

The US expresses concern over China's submarine-launched ballistic missile test, highlighting Beijing's nuclear expansion and urging transparency and arms control discussions

A viral claim suggests new ballistic evidence in the Charlie Kirk shooting, sparking speculation of multiple shooters. Prosecutors maintain Tyler Robinson acted alone, as the case proceeds to trial.

The Maine Senate race faces upheaval as Democratic nominee Graham Platner is accused of assault, prompting calls for his withdrawal and threatening the party's electoral prospects.

A bipartisan proposal seeks to remove the payroll tax cap, aiming to secure Social Security's future and prevent a retirement income crisis, potentially raising $3 trillion over the next decade.

Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalised weeks after an emergency, with limited details on his condition, raising concerns about his health and political future.

Amid allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, his wife Amy Gertner defends their marriage, revealing personal challenges and their journey through adversity.

FIFA has rejected Belgium's appeal against US forward Folarin Balogun's eligibility, allowing him to play in the World Cup round-of-16 match despite a previous red card suspension.

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw from Maine's race after sexual assault allegations. Platner denies the claims, but pressure mounts from party leaders.

Trump says Bitcoin could eventually play a role in Trump Accounts as Dell and SpaceX pledge billions to expand the children's investment programme.

Graham Platner, Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, denies a serious sexual assault allegation from 2021, as his campaign faces increased scrutiny ahead of a closely watched election.

Donald Trump mistakenly claimed to be the most followed person on TikTok, but data shows he is far from the top, with Khaby Lame leading the platform.

Trump said Biden abandoned a tougher crypto stance before the election and argued the US must compete with China in digital assets.

New government-backed investment, Trump Accounts, aim to encourage long-term saving for children born through 2028.

A US judge upheld a jury verdict against Elon Musk, finding he misled Twitter investors, potentially costing him $2.6 billion. The case highlights the financial impact of executives' social media posts.

President Trump's plan for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve faces legal challenges as Treasury and Commerce departments dispute custodianship, complicating the administration's pro-crypto agenda.

Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from his father's funeral raises doubts about Iran's leadership transition, amid security concerns and contested succession.

Microsoft has cut thousands of jobs in its Xbox and sales divisions following a memo revealing significant financial losses. The layoffs mark one of Xbox's largest workforce reductions.

David Streever sues DHS, alleging retaliation for a critical email sent to ICE's former acting director. The lawsuit claims federal agents' actions threaten free speech rights.

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan lawmaker Céleste Amarilla's racist remarks following France's World Cup victory, prompting global outrage and legal action from French authorities.