UPS reported Q2 earnings of $1.76 per share (adjusted), beating expectations, and raised its 2026 outlook to $91.2 billion in revenue and $7.22 in adjusted EPS. Despite this, shares fell 6% as the company forecast flat domestic Q3 revenue due to seasonal decline and post-Amazon operational adjustments.
The European Commission introduces a charter to streamline access to Europe's top research and innovation facilities for startups and small companies, aiming to boost the EU's competitiveness with the US and China.
BBC documentary alleges Jared Leto's decades-long systematic misconduct against teenage girls, including sexual assault and grooming, backed by testimonies and evidence.
Cruz Hewitt, son of former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, wins his ATP Tour main-draw debut in Washington DC, defeating Marcus Giron 6-3, 6-4, and surges 255 places to No. 357 in live rankings.
Increasingly, younger couples in the US and UK are opting for prenuptial agreements to protect their financial interests, regardless of wealth differences, citing practicality and open communication as key benefits.
Chinese firms occupy the top 5 spots in LexisNexis' Patent Asset Index for bipedal walking robots, with US and European presence limited to lower rankings.
A Pew Research Center survey reveals broad support for cellphone bans in US schools, with 77% of adults backing in-class bans and 48% supporting bans throughout the school day, marking a significant shift in public opinion.
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić retires after officiating the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, concluding a 19-year career marked by high-profile UEFA and FIFA appointments.
A Chinese private firm, among others, invested in Indonesia in 2009 to secure nickel, crucial for stainless steel and advanced battery production, fostering deeper economic ties between China and Indonesia.
The US and Saudi Arabia conducted joint precision strikes in eastern Iraq against Iran-aligned groups, responding to over 30 IRGC-directed drone attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure within 72 hours.
Fidelity Investments, the world's third-largest asset manager, joins a coalition of financial and crypto firms urging the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, aiming to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets to boost investor confidence and US leadership in global crypto markets.
Turkey defeated China 3-0 and Brazil upset Italy 3-2 in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau, advancing to the final.
Researchers from Doshisha University in Japan found that greater Japanese horseshoe bats adjust their echolocation calls to a shared frequency when in colonies, reducing interference and improving prey detection.
Four young people on bail charged after a machete brawl in Melbourne's CBD left two with serious injuries; six arrested, four charged with various offences.
Crypto advocacy groups urged Senate leaders to bring the CLARITY Act to the floor before the August recess. The bill faces 60-vote threshold hurdles and remaining disputes over ethics and market structure provisions.
Nearly 200 Silicon Valley companies, including Proton and Y Combinator, have urged the Trump administration not to ban US access to Chinese open-weight AI models. They argue a ban would harm US startups by increasing costs and benefiting major US AI labs, while the White House discusses potential safeguards and theft allegations.
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria's largest military expansion, including 28,000 new soldiers and four additional army divisions. This move aims to address widespread insecurity caused by militant Islamists, separatists, and kidnapping gangs across the nation.
A suicide bomber, supported by armed militants, attacked a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Tank district, killing 15 security personnel, including military, police, and a government official. The military blamed the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), which did not immediately claim responsibility, amidst ongoing cross-border tensions with Afghanistan.
Tavia Watts' viral video highlighted the growing climate anxiety in the UK, particularly among parents, as record June heatwaves intensify fears for children's futures. Psychologists confirm a rise in "anticipatory anxiety" and offer coping strategies like community action and self-care.
Paralympic athlete Hannah Babalola was denied an aisle chair on a KLM flight, leading to humiliation. This incident highlights widespread issues faced by disabled air travellers, including lack of assistance, damaged wheelchairs, and discriminatory treatment, despite regulations and advocacy efforts.
A significant debate is unfolding in Silicon Valley and the US government regarding Chinese-made "open-weight" AI models. While some US AI giants fear IP theft and security risks, startups and investors advocate against restrictions, arguing they would stifle competition and innovation.
Indigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border report their communities are "taken hostage" by organised crime groups involved in drug trafficking, illegal logging, and mining. The Asháninka people, facing severe threats, appealed to the Brazilian government for permanent security presence and protection, warning of disastrous self-defense if the state fails to act.
China, after a surprising five-set victory over the United States, has advanced to the Women's Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau. They are set to face Turkey on Saturday, a team that has consistently defeated them in recent major tournaments, including the 2023 VNL final and the Paris Olympics quarter-finals.
A news briefing highlights the Christian Brothers' agreement to compensate abuse survivors, new US trade tariffs on Australian exports, and domestic concerns over an impending El Niño summer, alongside other headlines including a Socceroos star's alleged drug test and airport advertising disputes.
