From the BBC World Service: President Donald Trump has backed down on setting high tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors imported from the European Union.
From the BBC World Service: Hundreds of thousands of avid video gaming fans are gathering in Cologne for Gamescom 2025, the world’s largest annual video game event.
From the BBC World Service: A court in Australia has handed the airline Qantas a $59 million USD fine for illegally laying off 1,800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From the BBC World Service: The world's first humanoid robot games in China involve soccer, dancing, and boxing. But it's not just about the sport; the event is also designed to attract investment.
From the BBC World Service: Talks on the world’s first legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution are coming to an end, and so far, there's no deal.
