A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Haixi Prefecture in China's Qinghai Province on Tuesday evening. The quake, with a depth of 10 km, occurred at 5:06 pm local time. Authorities are assessing the impact in the sparsely populated region, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
An inquest into the death of Aubrey Donahue, 27, heard an officer claim it took "one second" to enter a bathroom, issue two commands to drop a knife, and fatally shoot Mr. Donahue during a hostage situation on March 25, 2023. The officer's account was challenged by the family's barrister.
James Barker, executive producer for Love Island USA, has died at age 40. Barker passed away last week while filming the latest season on the South Pacific island nation of Fiji, reportedly due to an unexpected medical emergency. ITV America and Peacock released a statement mourning his loss and celebrating his contributions to the show.
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has reached its lowest point since 1983, with officials releasing 8.9 million barrels in the past week. The current level of 340.3 million barrels is a result of ongoing draws to mitigate economic impacts from global conflicts, raising concerns about operational capacity and hurricane season vulnerability.
A doula, Emily Lal, is under scrutiny in a coronial inquest for delaying an ambulance call for a freebirthing influencer, Stacey Warnecke, who died of postpartum hemorrhage. Lal insisted on Warnecke's autonomy, only calling for help when the mother's condition critically worsened.
A coronial inquest heard a doula, Emily Lal, delayed calling an ambulance for a freebirthing influencer, Stacey Warnecke, who died of postpartum haemorrhage. Lal testified she asked Warnecke three times over five minutes if she wanted an ambulance, as the deceased was gasping and struggling to breathe.
A report on Melbourne's Cohealth reveals mismanagement and poor governance, not just funding shortages, led to the closure of three GP clinics. The organization, serving disadvantaged patients, faced systemic issues ignored for a decade, with management failing to heed clinician advice and the board showing a lack of diligence.
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, 75, is out of an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery in May. She remains in intensive care in Portugal and is described as "very unwell" but improving. All summer shows are cancelled, with hopes for autumn dates.
A B-52 Stratofortress bomber carrying eight people crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. Officials stated the crash was likely unsurvivable, and an investigation is underway. The aircraft was on a routine test mission.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert on Monday at 11:20 a.m. local time. The military confirmed the incident, and emergency crews were dispatched. No information on casualties was immediately available.
Singer Bonnie Tyler has emerged from an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal. While her condition is improving, she remains "very unwell" in intensive care, with doctors expressing confidence in her eventual recovery, though it will be a slow process. Her summer tour has been cancelled.
The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case challenging the indefinite detention of convicted immigrants facing deportation without bond hearings. The administration argues for prolonged detention, while the appeal questions due process rights for non-citizens.
Former NFL star Aldon Smith, known for his time with the San Francisco 49ers, has died at the age of 36. He was found unresponsive in California on June 13, 2026. The cause of death is currently under investigation by the Medical Examiner's office, with no further information available.
NASA ordered astronauts on the ISS to take emergency refuge in a Crew Dragon due to persistent cracks in the PrK module, a Russian segment. Russia's proposed repair methods worried NASA, leading to a standoff resolved by Russia agreeing to decommission the module, removing the risk of depressurization.
A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in Siberia's Irkutsk region. The crew ejected successfully, but details on their condition are unknown. The aircraft crashed near the Angara River, with footage showing it nose-diving into trees.
Global oil and gas markets have seen prices fall after a US-Iran peace deal was confirmed, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude dropped to $83 a barrel and gas prices fell 6%, easing fears of severe economic consequences.
22 police officers have been disciplined, including two dismissals and four demotions, for their involvement in the illegal actions surrounding the 12.3 emergency martial law. The disciplinary actions follow a recommendation from the Police's 'Respect for the Constitution Task Force'.
Kyiv experienced a wave of ballistic missile and drone attacks, causing significant destruction to civilian infrastructure. Twenty people, including a child, required medical attention, with strikes hitting residential buildings, a market, and a grocery store.
A court hearing has begun to determine whether to arrest former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Kim Myung-soo, who is suspected of involvement in a rebellion during emergency martial law. The special prosecutor's team argues that Kim failed to fulfill his duties as the top military official and is seeking his arrest.
A plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed shortly after takeoff in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people on board. Officials are investigating the incident, which occurred near Butler Memorial Airport.
A plane carrying skydivers crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people on board. The aircraft, a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, went down in a field next to the airport. The NTSB will investigate the cause.
Head of a Taiwanese sea search-and-rescue group urges joint maritime emergency drills with China. The Taiwan Strait is a high-risk zone, and cooperation stopped in 2016.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely, escalating tensions with the US. Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, while reports suggest a US-Israeli strike occurred in western Iran. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces report significant losses, and Russia claims to have liberated several settlements.
Hundreds of regional Victorian firefighters rallied in Bendigo to protest the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy, citing financial pressures and unfair taxation. Concerns include the levy's cost to farmers and the perceived lack of government investment in volunteer services.
