PM Narendra Modi presented traditional Indian gifts, including Kalamkari paintings, handwoven textiles, and ancient Ayurvedic texts, to leaders in France and Slovakia. The gifts highlighted India's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship.
Belarusian tech company LEMT has developed a new FPV drone system that uses a laser beam for guidance, similar to anti-tank missile systems. Middle East countries have expressed interest in the technology, which offers a low-cost alternative to traditional missile systems and is resistant to electronic warfare.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported six additional Ebola deaths in the last 24 hours, raising the total death toll to 232. Confirmed cases have reached 896, with 21 new cases reported.
At VivaTech 2026 in Paris, PM Modi highlighted India's AI capabilities, digital public infrastructure like UPI, and a thriving startup ecosystem. He emphasized 'AI for All Inclusive' and invited global businesses to collaborate, noting the recent India-EU trade deal and India-France Year of Innovation.
Tennessee livestreamer Dalton Eatherly, known as "Chud the Builder," had his bond revoked on June 17 in a misdemeanor case. Investigators presented footage allegedly showing him firing at Joshua Fox before a physical attack, challenging Eatherly's self-defense claim in the May 13 shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse.
In the remote Gulf community of Doomadgee, Australia, cases of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) and its precursor, Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF), have nearly doubled since 2020. Despite a coronial inquest's recommendations and implemented reforms focusing on hygiene and access to care, the number of patients requiring monthly penicillin injections has risen significantly, prompting concerns about systemic failures and the root causes of the preventable disease.
A study found HPV vaccination virtually eliminates cervical cancer deaths before age 30. However, falling vaccination rates in England could lead to hundreds of avoidable deaths annually, reversing progress towards elimination.
Germany's RIAS reporting centers documented a wide range of antisemitic incidents in 2025, remaining at 2024 levels. Incidents include verbal abuse, death threats, and a knife attack. Critics question RIAS's methodology, particularly regarding 'Israel-related antisemitism' versus far-right extremism.
Hong Kong reported a 20% increase in sexual abuse cases against children under 17 in 2025, with 797 incidents compared to 663 the previous year. Security Minister Chris Tang pledged to strengthen laws by June to better protect victims, citing ongoing reviews of Law Reform Commission recommendations.
Sexual abuse cases against children under 17 in Hong Kong surged 20% in 2025 to 797, up from 663 in 2024. Security Minister Chris Tang vowed to tighten laws by June to better protect victims, studying Law Reform Commission recommendations.
Hong Kong police arrested a 36-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting three intoxicated men and a teenager in guest houses or staircases, and recording the assaults. The investigation began after a 19-year-old victim reported being assaulted after passing out on the street.
A federal prison's administrative remedy system, designed to address inmate issues, has become a "brick wall" for those seeking help, particularly for medical needs. Data shows a drastic drop in granted grievances, with many rejected for procedural reasons, blocking access to courts and necessary care. Terri Mollica's decade-long struggle for treatment for a uterine fibroid exemplifies these systemic failures.
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claims a major political realignment and internal split are imminent within the Samajwadi Party, citing corruption allegations and a purported letter from Ram Gopal Yadav to Amit Shah.
The Rajasthan High Court quashed criminal cases against an ex-husband's elderly parents, deeming the wife's actions an abuse of process. Despite receiving Rs 20 lakh in alimony and agreeing to withdraw all cases, she continued proceedings, intending to harass them.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ministry of Communication and Media reported four additional Ebola deaths in the past day, raising the total death toll to 196. The country has confirmed 837 cases, with 29 new cases reported.
Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya warns the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC could be deadlier than the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak. Over 26,000 contacts are untraced, and the epidemic may last a year due to funding shortfalls and community resistance.
Screwworm cases are increasing in the US, with 12 confirmed animal infections across Texas and New Mexico. Agricultural experts warn of serious consequences for the beef industry, while USDA urges vigilance and releases sterile flies to combat the parasite.
Le tueur en série Francis Heaulme sera jugé pour le meurtre de Jean-Joseph Clément en 1989. L'affaire, rouverte par le pôle "cold cases", avait d'abord connu un non-lieu.
Hong Kong's ICAC received 1.5 times more corruption complaints about building renovations in early 2026 vs. last year, following public concern after the Wang Fuk Court fire. The ICAC doubled investigators to 100.
Hong Kong's ICAC received 1.5 times more corruption complaints about building renovations in early 2024 vs. last year, following public concern over bid-rigging after a fatal fire. The ICAC has doubled investigators to 100.
Grupo Tático Aéreo apreendeu um grande arsenal de armas, munições e equipamentos bélicos em Macapá. Um homem e uma mulher foram presos em flagrante com centenas de munições, espingardas, rifles e rádios comunicadores.
Norinco's display features advanced air defence systems, including surface-to-air missiles like the Sky Dragon 100 (100km range) and Yitian II (20km range), designed for layered defence. The company also highlights the SA2/LD76 anti-aircraft gun system, specifically targeting drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions.
A Dutch court sentenced a Syrian man, Rafik A, to 26 years for crimes against humanity, including torture and rape of prisoners while working as an interrogator for the Assad regime in 2013-2014. The sentence is part of a series of cases in European courts using universal jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court will review whether states can use six-person juries in criminal cases, a practice challenged by Hamed Kian, a Florida man convicted with a smaller jury. The case questions the constitutional interpretation of jury size.
