The US pop star says the pontiff is “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry”.
Year: 2025
British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds
Chief of Defence Staff Sir Roly Walker says the army is committed to stopping sexual exploitation.
Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C
The heatwave has led to red alerts being issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans.
Israel bombards Gaza City as UK and allies demand action against ‘unfolding famine’
The countries demanded “immediate, permanent and concrete steps” to facilitate the entry of aid to Gaza.
Why Is Crypto Down Today? – August 12, 2025
The crypto market is down today, ETH spot ETFs hit a $1B record, and US CPI data “could trigger next BTC ATH.”
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Circle Debuts Layer-1 Blockchain Arc Using USDC for Native Gas
Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) has unveiled Arc, an open Layer-1 blockchain designed specifically for stablecoin finance, marking what the company calls a “defining moment” in its step toward delivering a full-stack internet financial platform.
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ALT5 Deal Puts First Valuation on Trump-Backed WLFI Token at $0.20
World Liberty Financial’s deal with ALT5 Sigma Corporation has set the first market value for WLFI, the Trump-backed DeFi project’s token, at $0.20.
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Kazakhstan Authorities Bust $16.5M Illegal Power Scheme for Crypto Miners
Kazakh authorities have dismantled an illicit electricity supply scheme worth an estimated $16.5 million that powered cryptocurrency mining operations.
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Traditional Beverage Company Safety Shot Enters Crypto with $25M BONK Treasury Strategy
Traditional beverage company Safety Shot enters crypto with $25M BONK treasury strategy partnering with BONK founding contributors as NASDAQ-listed firm transitions from plant-based beverages to memecoin treasury model.
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Scores still missing a week after India flash floods
Rescue operations at the disaster site have been hampered by heavy rains and blocked roads.