India's Supreme Court ordered a status quo on a Karnataka High Court order regarding ethanol allocation for 2025-26, as the government stated its 20% ethanol blending program is an "ongoing experiment" with clearer impacts by next year, during a BPCL plea hearing.
A parcel bomb exploded in a Monaco apartment building on Monday evening, injuring wealthy Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev and two others. Two victims are in critical condition. Authorities are searching for a suspect believed to have fled to France, investigating the incident as attempted murder.
While governments invest in AI and investors pour billions into startups, the most critical battle in the AI age may be over physical infrastructure like semiconductor factories and data centers, with the United States currently holding a significant advantage in computing capacity.
China's Politburo, chaired by Xi Jinping, convened a meeting to address escalating threats from drought, flooding, and typhoons. The body urged "forceful" measures and prioritizing public safety, emphasizing the need for robust flood control for major water bodies and infrastructure.
Billionaire Guo Wengui, also known as Ho Wan Kwok, was sentenced by Judge Analisa Torres for defrauding thousands of online followers of hundreds of millions of dollars between 2018-2023, using funds for a lavish lifestyle. He was ordered to forfeit $889 million.
Shabir Ahmed, ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang, will be released from prison this week. Despite being stripped of his British citizenship after his 2012 conviction, he cannot be deported to Pakistan due to provisions in the Immigration Act 1971.
Labor's proposed gambling advertising reforms have faced strong criticism from the Coalition and Greens, who deem them too weak and a "capitulation" to the gambling lobby. Critics argue the changes, set to take effect in 2027, do not go far enough in protecting vulnerable individuals, particularly children and young people, and are calling for a more comprehensive Senate inquiry.
South Korea is considering sending a disaster relief team to Venezuela, in addition to humanitarian aid, as the South American nation grapples with the aftermath of recent strong earthquakes. The foreign ministry is monitoring the situation closely.
Laugh & Learn Family Day Care in Victoria has become the first childcare provider to lose Commonwealth funding under new safety laws, after exposing children to rat poison and bleach at two Craigieburn locations. All nine of its family day cares are expected to be defunded.
Australian universities risk losing government funding accreditation if they fail to address antisemitism under new laws effective July 15. The Antisemitism Education Taskforce, formed after the Bondi attack, has launched a social cohesion hub for schools, while the Greens criticize the initiative for creating a "hierarchy of racism."
Victoria's massive 'Big Build' infrastructure projects are reportedly rife with organised crime, intimidation, extortion, fraud, and bribery. The Victorian premier attributes cost escalations to inflation, not corruption, while critics demand a royal commission due to the limited powers of the state's anti-corruption body, Ibac, and the systemic nature of the alleged misconduct.
Ireland, set to assume the EU presidency on July 1st, faces intense scrutiny over its alleged capture by big tech, with critics urging its recusal from digital sovereignty negotiations due to a history of lax data regulation enforcement and economic dependency on tech giants.
Rescuers search for survivors under rubble in La Guaira, Venezuela, following twin earthquakes. Families express frustration over slow and inadequate government response, with some areas yet to be reached by aid.
Over a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (Neets), a growing problem for 16-24 year olds. While other European countries recovered post-Covid, the UK has not. Guardian reporter Sammy Gecsoyler explores the demoralizing impact of AI and remote job applications on their prospects.
Lady Amos' review finds England's maternity and neonatal services unfit for purpose, citing systemic failures and a "cover-up culture." Recommendations include automatic rights to independent investigations for dissatisfied families and binding national standards for maternity triage.
Chinese tech firms are rapidly expanding globally, particularly in AI and cloud computing, intensifying competition with US companies. This expansion, marked by low-cost AI models and industrial integration, is met by US initiatives like Pax Silica to secure tech supply chains.
Venezuela's earthquake death toll surpasses 1,700, with thousands missing. Rescue efforts continue amid growing criticism of the government's response. International aid, including body bags from the UN and increased commitments from the US and EU, is arriving.
Slovenia's LGBTQ+ community experiences heightened hostility following the new right-wing government's decision to remove the rainbow flag from the Culture Ministry. Activists report increased verbal and physical attacks, despite recent legal advancements for LGBTQ+ rights, raising concerns about future regression.
Arkansas is implementing a ban on using food stamps (SNAP) to buy candy and soda starting Wednesday, despite a federal judge's ruling against similar restrictions in other states. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders cited a "chronic disease epidemic" as the reason for the ban.
A wealthy Ukrainian businessman, Vadym Yermolaiev, his wife, and son were severely injured in Monaco after a parcel bomb exploded at their residential building. A manhunt is underway in southern France for a suspect seen fleeing towards Beausoleil.
Sam O'Hara, who played Star Wars music to protest National Guard troops in D.C., has settled a lawsuit accusing police of violating his First Amendment rights. The D.C. government will pay him $50,000, though his case against a National Guard sergeant remains ongoing.
Russia's acting permanent representative to the UN, Anna Yevstigneyeva, stated that Russia will not bargain under pressure or accept ultimatums. She accused Western members of the UN Security Council of direct complicity in Ukrainian crimes by supplying weapons to Kyiv, holding them politically and morally responsible.
Australian theatre faces crisis without federal tax reform; US Supreme Court sparks outrage with rulings on executive power and Trump cases; shared e-bikes to be regulated in Sydney amid community anger.
Hungary's new government, led by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, is reviewing the financing of the Paks-2 nuclear power plant project, a Rosatom initiative, as part of efforts to address the state budget's "terrible state" and a projected 7% GDP deficit.
